Photo courtesy of James B. Gaffney Funeral Home
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
May 12, 1940 – Jun 2, 2022 (Age 82)
Robert R. "Bob" Vargo, 82, of Pen Argyl, PA passed away Thursday, June 2nd, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton, PA.
Robert was born in Windber, PA on May 12, 1940, a son of the late Frank and Priscilla (Toth) Vargo.
Bob was the husband of Eva (Bruch) Vargo. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last December.
He was a graduate of Windber High School. Bob was employed as a machine operator in the Pump Department at the former Ingersoll Rand in Phillipsburg, NJ, for 35 years, until retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Bob also enjoyed coaching baseball for many years in the Pen Argyl area starting with the Green & White Youth Assoc., the Blue Valley Babe Ruth League, Wind Gap Legion, and the Pen Argyl High School Green Knight Baseball team.
He was a member of the Charles Nelson Lobb American Legion Post 502 in Pen Argyl, the Pen Argyl Republican Club, Pen Argyl Masonic Lodge 594 F& A.M., and was a member of both the Slate Belt Pool League and the Quoit League.
In addition to his wife, Eva, Bob is survived by four daughters, Lisa Nasatka, Jodi Dorney, Robin Pagotto, Vicki Strohe, a son, Robert Vargo, Jr., a sister, Barbara Brown, two brothers, Richard and Stephen Vargo, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister Betty Jane Barr.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Pen Argyl, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106.
Read MoreTo all of you, I am sorry for your loss. I am certainly missing Bob's presence on the home street.
Mike Lilly
June 30, 2022 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Vargo family. Your husband and father did such beautiful woodworking for me and I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Geri
Geri Russo Light
June 09, 2022 | Other
Will always remember great neighbor. went over his woodworking shop often Bob repair something for me. With deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Charles Geake
June 08, 2022 | Friend
Will always remember deer hunting with Bob and Bob Jr. We had many good times. With deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Jim & Gale Shoemaker
June 08, 2022 | Friend
We were all saddened to learn of Bob´s passing. Bob was a member of the Slate Belt Men´s Quoit League for many, many years and served as Manager of the Roseto Legion Quoit Team for a period of time. Eva, Bob Jr., Lisa, Jodi, Robin, and Vicki, and the whole Vargo family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Slate Belt Men´s Quoit League
June 05, 2022 | Friend
Very saddened to hear of Uncle Bob´s passing. I always looked up to him and enjoyed the times I got to hang with him. Especially the few times we got to go fishing when he visited. He was an awesome Uncle, and a great mentor. I Loved talking hunting and fishing and woodworking with him. I was always thrilled that he came to visit us when he came back to Windber. I hope that when the sorrow passes only good memories remain for you all. God Bless.
Ken & Keni Miller and Family
June 04, 2022
Bob Jr. my condolence to you and your family. I have many memories fishing, hunting and good times with Bob. He may be gone but not forgotten. RIP buddy
Robin bet
June 04, 2022 | Friend
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