The Topeka Daily Capital Thursday March 2, 1961 Harold J. McCarthy. Harold J. McCARTHY, 3562 Clare, a resident of Topeka for 21 years, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. He was 57. He was born at Waverly Nov. 22, 1903, and was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Velma McCarthy at home; a son, Gary McCarthy of Anahiem, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Huerter, 3418 Clare; a brother, Maj. Francis McCarthy of Honolulu, Hawaii; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Parris of Salina and Mrs. Blanche Keys of Lawrence, and four grandchildren. Services will be announced by Brennan Funeral Home.