Clara Jane Waters

Clara Jane Waters obituary, Delmont, PA

Clara Jane Waters

Clara Waters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vaia Funeral Home, Inc on Jan. 2, 2026.
Clara Jane Waters, 83, of Saltsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born April 23, 1942, a daughter of the late Clifford and Emma (Nixon) McClain. Clara was a member of the Loyalhanna Quilt Guild, she enjoyed working with kids as a park ranger, loved the outdoors, a very talented quilter, and learned her sewing habits from her mother.
In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel Charles Waters, son, Chuck Waters, and brother, Jay McClain.
Clara will be deeply missed by her daughter, Michele Waters of Saltsburg, son, Daniel Waters of Indiana, sister, Janette (John) of Michigan, and many nieces and nephews.
Clara was a proud grandmother to Annie Hall, who she loved dearly.
Family and friends will be received from 10:30am-11:00am, Friday, January 9, 2025, at the Vaia Funeral Home 463 Athena Dr. Delmont, (724-468-1177), followed by a service for Clara at 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Clara's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.
To send online expressions of sympathy, obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com.
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