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Charles Paul Vargo, 98, of Wheeling, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2026 at Wheeling Continuous Care .
He was born June 2, 1928, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Charles and Julia (Toth) Vargo .
He was a Veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church and retired from the Valley Camp #3. He worked at Scott Lumber Company and was also retired as a grounds keeper at Linsly School. Charles was a huge NASCAR fan
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Carol J. Vargo, Infant Great-Granddaughter, Madalyn B. Vargo; 4 sisters, Helen Phillips, Ethel Zarnoch, Emma Kulpa, Joan Kovacevich; 3 brothers, Frank, Alex and Bill.
He is survived by his daughter, Suellyn M. Vargo of Wheeling, WV; son, Jerry Lee (Marianne) Vargo of Valley Grove, WV; grandchildren, Michael (Shelby) Serig, Michelle (Bill) Brewer, Missy J. (Jimmy) McAbee, Stephanie (Paul Vankirk) Serig, Charles Adam Vargo, Amy (Joe) Moses; Great-Grandchildren, Zachary McAbee, Morgan Dale (Zachary Price) Diehl, Mason (Michaela) Diehl, Jason M. (Ariana) Wood, Charles X. Vargo, Adison L. Vargo, Avery Serig, Brooke Serig, Eli Moses; Great-Great Grandchildren, Miller Price, Marcel Diehl, Myles Diehl and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Friday October 2, 2026 from 2 - 4 pm and again from 6 - 8 pm at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St. Wheeling (304-242-2311) where services will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026 at 11 am.
Interment in follow in Stone Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Lutheran, 141 Kruger St., Wheeling.
Condolences can be left for the family online at www.KepnerFuneral.com