Raymond J. Vargo

Raymond J. Vargo, 78, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital—Upper Bucks Campus.

Born on May 24, 1946, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Edward and Ruth (Clymer) Vargo.

Following his formal education, Raymond entered the workforce. He spent many years as a self-employed carpenter.

Outside of work, he found joy in anything car related: antique cars, NASCAR, as well as building models. He also enjoyed woodworking and camping.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Richlandtown.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sons: Raymond, Jr. and Todd Vargo; daughter: Kimberly Vargo; brothers: Donald and David Vargo; and his sister: Marlene Vargo.

Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his wife of forty-seven years: Marie (Bossert) Vargo; daughters: Susan Cramp (Thomas), Marie Hillegass (Drew), and Deborah Shearer (Chris Miller); grandchildren: Michael (Kimberly), Rebecca (Christopher), Jeffrey (Jacklyn), Janna, Justin, Jessica (Richard), Allyse (Scott), and Jarod. He is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren; brother: Ralph Vargo (Rose); and nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 10:00am--until the time of the service at 11:00am--at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Raymond’s name, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

To share condolences with Raymond’s family, visit www.crstrunk.com.