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Catherine “Sis” L. Vargo, 84

October 14, 2020

Catherine “Sis” L. Vargo passed away on October 14th, 2020 at the Mennonite Home where she resided since 2014. She was born at 515 Brunswick St. in her beloved Baltimore on February 6th, 1936 to Otis and Gladys (Curran) Bowen. She married Charles P. Vargo in at St. Benedicts in Baltimore on September 10th, 1955. Chuck preceded her in death on October 20th, 2019.

Sis retired from Susquehanna Bank formerly Farmers First Bank after many years of service. After retirement she worked for St. Mary’s Catholic Church as a financial secretary. She graduated from the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore an all-girls college prep school. In her younger day’s she was an ace jitterbug dancer with her partner Chuck winning contests in Baltimore. She sang with the Sweet Adeline’s in Lancaster and was very active at St. Mary’s. Mom loved animals and had a soft heart for any “poor soul” that she found especially cats. Two were found in a field in a box, one found outside a restaurant she was dining at and another on North Prince St. in an empty lot. She also took in Ralph the basset hound who was found on a median strip in the snow near Lycoming College her sons’ school. She didn’t think a frat house was a proper home for a dog.

She is survived by her daughter Catherine V. Payne (Roger) of Lancaster; her daughter Bridget A. Boyd of Hockessin Delaware; her son Christopher J. Vargo (Erica) of Collegeville Pa. Grandchildren Norah and Liam Boyd and Leighton and Wyatt Vargo. Also, her sister Mary-Ellen O’Neill of Baltimore Md. and her children.

The family would like to thank the staff of Trout Run and Goods Run at the Mennonite Home. Their kindness, gentleness and good sense lent a better quality to both our parent’s lives.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends will be received from 9-10AM at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church at the above address.

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October 24, 2020

My parents were good friends with Sis and Chuck.  Our Dad’s worked together and both of our parents were involved with St Mary’s.  Both of your parents were always very nice to me.  I used to help out with babysitting Bridget and Christopher while your Mom worked.  I remember watching Sesame Street with both of you!  Now I watch Sesame Street with my grandkids!  Losing a parent or loved one really makes you appreciate all of the good things in life. Time just goes by too quickly. My Dad and I send our condolences to all of you.  Keep happy memories in mind as you adjust to this sad part of your life.  Jack Lochonic and Kathy Lochonic Gressley

October 23, 2020

Sorry for the loss of your mother.  Bridget, you may remember me as Lynn Randall and I were you Sunday School teachers at St. Mary’s Church.  Sis and Chuck knew my parents, John and Rebecca Conroy.

October 22, 2020

Dear Catherine, Bridget and Chris
I don’t have the words to rightly express how much your Mom meant to my Mom, Julie. So many great memories throughout the St Mary’s years of choir, prayer group, dinners out, vacations together. I am sorry I couldn’t bring her to the funeral today. I am certain your parents are dancing in each other’s arms. 
They were both such a gift in my life too. Keeping you in my heart and prayers.
Love and Deepest sympathy,
Nicole  Bertolini Martin

October 20, 2020

Chris & Family,
We are so sad to hear, from GJ of your Mom passing away. We have many fond memories of her & your Dad, and and the many Basketball games at Penn Manor.
She was a a sweet lady, and so much fun!  We know you will miss her immensely!
George and I send our deepest sympathy to you, your sisters & family.💕Fondly, Rosanna Lower

October 20, 2020

Cathy and family – sorry for your loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Golay

October 20, 2020

We enjoyed many great times with your parents at dinners, golfing weekends and I still can remember Sis at the Fulton Bank at the Lancaster Shopping Center.  Although it is difficult to see them pass it is also a blessing that they are now together.  It is really a blessing and peace be with all of you.
Dick and Marge Trout

October 19, 2020

Kathy you are in my thoughts and prayers.  From a reading of the obit, she clearly was an amazing woman.
John Nay

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
119 S. Prince St.
Lancaster, PA
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