Matthew R. McClain, age 65, of Lake Winola, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA

Matthew was born on July 1, 1951 in Meshoppen, PA the son of the late George J. (December 31, 1977) and Grace Kelly McClain (January 11, 2005). He attended the Elk Lake and Wyalusing High School after high school he attended Penn State University at University Park for architectural design and drafting.

Matthew was a business owner in the area in the field of stone masonry and landscaping design in the natural stone industry from the 1970's until present time. He was very skilled in stone artwork and was a pioneer in stone industry. His life revolved around his artwork, stone work, and his landscaping abilities and designs. His skills and abilities took him all over the country as he worked in Pennsylvania, Chicago, New York, Northern Virginia, Connecticut, Vermont, and he even worked for the United States government in Washington D.C.

Matthew enjoyed playing pool and golf. He enjoyed playing golf at Stone Hedge Golf Course and his landscaping abilities gave him a life-time membership since he would landscape the golf course. He also enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and later in life purchased a Porsche, which he enjoyed as well. He loved to work on family landscaping projects and to sing karaoke. Matthew had a great sense of humor and he loved to spend time with his family especially during the Christmas season.

Matthew is survived by his son Stacey McClain and his wife Jennifer of Tunkhannock, PA; daughter Missy Newton and her husband Brett of Wyalusing, PA; daughter Kyonna McClain of Lake Winola, PA; step-son Kiah VanGorden and his wife Lindsay of Meshoppen, PA; step-daughter Kerra VanGorden of Lake Carey, PA; grandchildren Taylor Newton; Josh McClain; Tiffany Newton; Jacob McClain; and Hannah McClain. He is also survived by his sister Katherine McClain of Gettysburg, PA; brother James McClain (Barbara) of Whippany, NJ; George "Joe" McClain (Ellen) of Laceyville, PA; Wayne McClain (Beverly) of Ripley, OH; Kirby McClain (Joanne) of Ulster, PA; Edward McClain of Seneca Lake, NY; Michael McClain (Bette) of Meshoppen, PA; first wife Wilma Decker Rimkus of Cocoa Beach, FL; second wife Denise Smales of Tunkhannock, PA and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Besides his parents Matthew was preceded in death by toddler brother David McClain and brother Jonathon McClain (March 11, 2011).

A memorial service for Matthew will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 5:00 PM at Sheldon Funeral Home, Main St., Meshoppen, PA with Reverend Scott Ryan of the Meshoppen United Methodist Church officiating. Family and friends may call on Sunday at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.