Joseph “Joe” D. Carothers, 66, of Chicora, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice after a four-week illness.

Joe was born on Oct. 17, 1954, in Grove City, and was a son of Miriam M. Stevenson Carothers and the late Harvey D. Carothers Jr.

Joe was a member of American Legion Post 243 in West Sunbury.

He retired from J.W. Steel in Mars, after working there for more than 40 years.

Joe is survived by his wife of 43 years, Florence A. Carothers; three daughters, Mrs. Nichole (Fred) Allen of Slippery Rock, Mrs. Jennifer (Traves) Sutton of Chicora, and Mrs. Danielle (Harry) Toner of Slippery Rock; his mother, Miriam M. Carothers of Chicora; six grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; and one great-grandchild on the way.

He is also survived by his aunt, Mrs. Donna (Dave) Walker; two sisters, Diana (Edward) Hougg of Chicora, and Debra (Jim) Spence of West Sunbury; and one brother, Benjamin (Sue) Carothers of West Sunbury.

CAROTHERS — Visitation for Joseph “Joe” D. Carothers, who died Friday, June 4, 2021, will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.Funeral services will follow at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Edmundson of Concord Presbyterian Church officiating.Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Samaritan Hospice.If desired, online condolences can be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.