New Castle, PA - James J. "Joe" McAdams Jr., 84, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Sept. 17, 1941, in New Castle, Joe was the son of the late James J. McAdams Sr. and Catherine Lewis McAdams. Joe later drove truck for Vitale/Pyrotecnico Fireworks. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Robert McAdams.