Joseph was a US Army veteran of 20 years and had a second career as a professional welder.

He is survived by sister, Mary Massironi of Beaver Falls, brother, James Medarac of Wampum, son, Joey Medarac of Hereford, AZ, daughter, Jean Melton of Grand Prairie, TX, stepson, Craig Keckler of Mechanicsburg, stepdaughter, Bonnie Keckler of Biglerville, three grandsons, Phillip Neely and Patrick and Joshua Medarac, step-grandson, Craig M. Keckler and great-grandson Andrew Neely and step-great granddaughter, Miranda Fitzgerald.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011, in Westminster Memorial Gardens, 1159 Newville Rd., Carlisle, with Rev. William C. Forrey officiating. Military honors will be provided by Cumberland County Honor Guard. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of arrangements.