Joseph J. Wargo Sr.

Joseph J. Wargo Sr., 99 of Richeyville, PA was taken into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2020 in his home.

He was born October 26, 1920 in Clover Hill, PA a son of the late John and Julianna Medve Wargo.

On January 5, 1943 just before he entered the Army, he married Mary Hammercheck Wargo. He adored his wife and at the time of her death, August 24, 2017 they had been married 74 years.

From 1943 to 1945 Mr. Wargo proudly served our country by serving in the U.S. Army. He was active in campaigns in New Guinea, Sou Philippines Liberation and Luzon. For his services he was awarded citations with the Asiatic –Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze stars; Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star; Good Conduct Medal and Meritorious Unit Award.

Mr. Wargo was an underground coal miner, working in several area coal mines, He retired after 46 years of coal mining. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America...

Joseph was a longtime member of the Christian Assembly of God Church Bentleyville. He was a devout Christian, serving as both a Deacon and Sunday school teacher and dedicated much of his time over the years to several area churches.

His hobbies included hunting, gardening and junking.

Surviving are five daughters, Mary Jo Powis (Richard) of N. Canton, OH, Faith Jones-Ewing (Joseph) of San Diego, CA, Priscilla Richardson (David) of Brea, CA, Ruth Ellen Armstrong (Rick) of Salem, OH and Dana Lynn Gilleland (James ) of Richeyville, PA; son in law Murray Johnson of Washington, PA; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to his parents and wife is a son Joseph James Wargo Jr. and a daughter Sandra Elaine Johnson.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 11 AM to 12 Noon in the Christian Assembly of God Church, 100 Meadow Dr. Bentleyville, PA where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 Noon in the church with Rev. Paul Peternel officiating. Burial will follow in Phillipsburg Cemetery California, PA. Military Rites will be accorded by the Hancock-McCune-Horne American Legion Post #705 and the U.S. Army. The family suggests Memorial contributions be made to the Christian Assembly of God Church, 100 Meadow Dr. Bentleyville, PA 15314. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com .