Stephen W. McCarthy

Stephen W. McCarthy , 65, Barnesville, passed away on Sunday, May 11th at St. Luke's Hospital in Coaldale with his loving family by his side.

Born in Ashland, he was a son of Joan (Brennan) McCarthy, Barnesville and the late Stephen P. McCarthy.

Stephen was a talented graphic designer who worked for the former Zapata Industries and Accelare of Massachusetts.

He was a devout member and lector for St. Richard's Catholic Church, Barnesville. He was also a member of the Frackville Elks Lodge #1533, the Knights of Columbus and the Northern Schuylkill Democratic Club.

Stephen was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking in his free time. He was a very devoted pet parent to his dog, Jake.

Stephen is preceded in death by his grandparents and by his father, Stephen P. McCarthy.

In addition to his mother Joan McCarthy, he is survived by two brothers: Jack and his wife Rose McCarthy, Mahanoy Plane; Robert and his wife Diane McCarthy, Mahanoy Plane; his nephews: Jeffrey, Michael and Robby: his nieces: Katie, Kristy and Kathryn; his grand-niece, Kylee.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 15th from St. Richard's Catholic Church Barnesville with Rev. Robert Finlan, pastor, as the celebrant. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing at the church on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. Interment will be held at Holy Rosary Cemetery, Frackville.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.