Helen F. Vargo, of Bethlehem (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Helen F. Vargo of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at the age of 98. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

Helen F. Vargo of Bethlehem, formerly of Hellertown, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Louis Vargo, to whom she was married 64 years. Helen was the daughter of Michael J. and Zuzanna (Andrejcik) Bednar. She graduated from Hellertown High School and the Allentown School of Cosmetology. Helen was a member of both St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church and the Hellertown Historical Society. She was a full-time wife and loving mother.

SURVIVORS

She is survived by daughters: Valerie L. Vargo of Narberth, Monica L. Galvin, Vicki S. Panico and her husband John F. Panico; her grandson: Justin E. Thibaut and his wife Amy E. Thibaut, all of Fort Myers, Fla.

SERVICES

A private service for family will be held at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 1408 Easton Road, Hellertown, PA 18055.

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