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2020
William Barga Obituary
COLUMBUS — William "Bill" Edward Barga, 70, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio of complications from cancer treatments.
Bill was born on July 7, 1950, in Lima, Ohio to the late Virgil and Florence (McFarland) Barga. On July 12, 1982, Bill married Faye (Mummaugh) Barga who survives in Lima.
Bill was a Lima Central Catholic High School graduate, class of 1968, and worked as a welder at Westinghouse Corporation. He was a dedicated sports fan and an accomplished billiards player.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children Toby (Erin) Hawk of Columbus and Maryjo Barga of Columbus, 3 grandchildren Gavin, Kennedy, and Donovan, brothers Joseph (Joanne) Barga of Delaware, OH and Raymond (Diane) Barga of Benton, KY, sister Sue (Allen) Smith of New Orleans, LA, sister-in law Anita Herber of Mesa, AZ, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles (Chuck) Barga, sister Roseann Groves, and brother-in-laws Robert Groves and Mike Herber.
There will be a joint memorial mass honoring Bill and his brother Chuck on Friday, September 25, 2020, at 11:00 am at St. Gerard's Church in Lima, Ohio, with a dual burial of the cremated remains following the service at Gethsemani Cemetery in Lima, Ohio.
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Doug and Patsy Spring
August 18, 2024
Whenever Doug talks about the "good old days" he remembers Bill. They spent lots of Thursday nights together with Denny and Dick making the rounds/club hopping. Sweet memories of a great friend. May he rest in peace.
Glenda Turner & Family
August 27, 2020
So sorry to hear about your loss Faye. Know that our prayer group is praying for you & your family.
Debbie & Mike Tierney
August 27, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Faye. Rest in Heaven, Bill. Rest in Heaven Chuck.
Kathy Guthrie Spyker
August 25, 2020
I have very old and very fond memories of Bill at St Gerards. He was one of the good ones. Rest In Peace Bill!
Gerald Abernathy
August 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Spring
August 25, 2020
So sorry Faye a lot of great memories.
Winday Sandvig (Herber)
August 25, 2020
Missing my Uncle he was always larger than like with most amazing laugh he loved is all. God truly has a new angel, now go have a Bud with Mike.
Tom Hutson
August 25, 2020
Sorry for your loss Faye?
Frank Santaguida
August 25, 2020
RIP. Frank,Cindi Santaguida
Frank,Cindi Santaguida
August 25, 2020
RIP
Doug and Patsy Spring
August 25, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Doug has lots of fond memories of “ the good old days”!!! May your memories be a comfort to all of you.
BARBARA McClurg
August 25, 2020
Faye, I am so sorry for your loss. I really miss seeing you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Dave and Barb McClurg
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