Joseph E. McKairnes, a longtime resident of Hulmeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, he was 67 years old. Born in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Stone) McKairnes on September 17, 1958, Joe was raised in Feasterville and was a proud graduate of Bucks County Technical High School and Bucks County Community College. He built a long career in technical pre-sales as a Solutions Architect and was widely respected as a friend and mentor to many of his colleagues. Joe was a Hulmeville Boro Council Member and an active member of the Hulmeville Historical Society. He was a Master Mason for 42 years, Past Master of Mercer Lodge No. 50 in 1984 and served as Secretary for a number of years. Joe was also a member of Gothic Fraternal Lodge No. 270 and most recently Mariner Lodge No. 150. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Central Jersey for 41 years. Joe enjoyed deep-sea fishing, woodworking, car restoration, tinkering in his garage and buildings models. He loved to spend time on the ocean with his cherished friends and family.

Along with his parents, Joe was also predeceased by his cherished in-laws Daniel T. and Irene (nee Alscher) Davis. Joe will be deeply and truly missed by his beloved wife Diane (nee Davis) McKairnes. Along with their children Andrew McKairnes and his wife Ashley, Nicole McKairnes, Curtis McKairnes and his wife Jade, and Jason McKairnes and his wife Sanura. His love and legacy will live on through his cherished grandchildren — Raleigh, Charlie, Conner, Calvin, and Lincoln–as well as his Sister Mary Magee and many wonderful cousins and dear friends who loved him dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to Joe’s viewing on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 2pm until 4pm at Faust Funeral Home Inc. 902 Bellevue Ave, Hulmeville, PA 19047 with a service to follow at 4pm. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Bucks County Technical School Scholarship Fund, 610 Wistar Rd. Fairless Hills, PA  19030, Attention Scholarship Fund.