Unrein, Joann
Joann Unrein, 74, of Wasilla died peacefully March 15, 2010, after her battle with respiratory complications under the attentive care of family and staff at Mat-Su Regional Hospital.
In honor of her wishes, no public service will be held.
Joann was born Aug. 23, 1935, in Washington, Pa., to George and Martha McBratney.
She married her second husband, Eric Unrein, on Dec. 31, 1981.
During her employment, she worked for the Army-Air Force Exchange Service on Elmendorf AFB as a warehouse worker and forklift operator for 21 years.
After retiring, she found enjoyment crafting with stamps and scrapbooking memories, while always having a good stock of homemade salsa and jams.
Her family wrote: "She was a most loving wife and companion to her husband. Family was her main focus in life and her presence will be greatly missed."
Survivors include her husband, Eric; three children, Wendy K. (Drabeck) Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Robert S. Drabeck II of Bisbee, Ariz., and William M. Drabeck of St. George, Utah; two brothers, Norton Gough and Robert McBratney, both of Washington, Pa.; and many grandchildren and great-children.
She is now reunited with her parents, George and Martha McBratney; and sisters, Delores Hatfield and Helen Bauer, who preceded her in death.
Arrangements are with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.
Published in adn.com from March 21 to March 22, 2010