Joseph R. Harcarik, 85, of Warren formerly of Newton Falls, passed away Saturday June 30, 2012 at Community Skilled Nursing Center. Joseph was born July 4, 1926 in Weirton, West Virginia, the son of Joseph M. and Marie Kochera Harcarik. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Joseph was in the Eighth Army Glider Corp and was in the first landing in Japan for the occupation. Joseph retired from Van Huffel Tube Co. He attended Sts Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing the violin and other musical instruments. Also Joseph was a former Warren City Bowling Champion. Joseph leaves three brothers, Thomas R. (Angela) Harcarik of Warren, Theodore C. (Shirley) Harcarik of Warren and Robert E. Harcarik of Niles; two sisters, Dorothy Mance of Willoughby, Ohio and Carol Williams of Florida and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by a brother, John Harcarik and two sisters, Rosemarie Shinosky and Kathryn Swindler. Calling hours will be Wednesday July 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Sinchak & Sons Funeral Home, where a funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday July 5th with Fr. James P. Walker officiating. Burial will be at Sts Peter & Paul Cemetery.