Joseph C. Shirvinski, Sr., 76, of Barnesville, PA, passed away Friday, September 11th, at Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County.

Joseph was born in Mahanoy City, PA on March 26, 1944, the son of the late Louise (Zelonis) and Adam F. Shirvinski.  Joe graduated from Mahanoy Area, Class of 1962. Upon graduation, he served for 4 years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War era. After serving in the Navy, he accepted a position as Graphics Supervisor for Zapata Industries where he worked for 29 years.  He earned his Associate's Degree in Management from Penn State University during that time. He later served as the Print Shop Manager for Ehlrich Pest Control for 12 years. Joe was also a member of the Humane Fire Co, Pottsville, PA and a member of the B.P.O.E Elks of Mahanoy City, Pa.  He was a member of St. Richards Church Barnesville.

He was the husband of Rosemary (Elliott) Shirvinski. Joseph is survived by a daughter, Amy Danisavich, of Cumbola; Two sons Joseph Jr., husband of Wendy Shirvinski, of Mechanicsburg; Jonathan, husband of Lisa Shirvinski, of Hometown; he is also survived by a sister, Lucille Yurchak, of Baltimore, two brothers, CAPT. Adam J., USCG (Ret.), husband of Jean Shirvinski, of Potomac Md.; Paul, husband of  Thelma Shirvinski, of Eagle Rock, PA.  He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren. Maxwell, Abigail, Joseph, Corey, Samantha, Nathan, Molly, Sophia and Madylin

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Richards Church, Barnesville, PA, at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 16th, with Rev. Eric Tolentino officiating.  Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Richards Church.  Interment will follow at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA.

Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.