Joseph McCarthy Obituary

The family of Joseph McCarthy of Reading, Pennsylvania announces his passing on October 30, 2026. Joseph, born on April 25, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph McCarthy to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph McCarthy and Rose McCarthy (Carlin); and his siblings, Mary McCarthy and Thomas A. McCarthy. He is survived by: his wife Bernice McCarthy (Dillon); his children, Craig E. McCarthy of Reading, Darlene M. McCarthy (Robert Weimar) of Douglassville and Barbara J. McCarthy LaManna (Christopher) of West Lawn; his stepchildren, Michael Traczuk (Pamela (Snyder)) of Laureldale and Abby A. Kasper (Michael) of Reading; his grandchildren, Maddison Spayd, Collin Spayd, Sheila Kindt, Kelly McCarthy, Caitlin Siobhan Rulli, Jacob Rulli, Marley Kasper, Lauren Kasper, Stephen Traczuk and Julia Traczuk; his great grandchildren, Brayden Kindt, Noah Boone, Melody Schwartz, Noelle Boone, Madeline Williams and Josephine Williams; his brother Eugene F. McCarthy (Karen) of Myrtle Beach, SC.; his grandson Thomas J. Rulli; and his great grandchild Abigail Kindt.

Viewing will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church (925 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Wounded Warriors Project.