Joanne Vargo's Obituary
Joanne Vargo, age 84, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home following a sudden illness.
Born on September 23, 1930 in Pennsylvania, she came to Lorain in 1978.
Joanne served as a Lieutenant on the Lorain Police Auxiliary, for 25 years and having volunteered for over 2,000 hours. She was awarded numerous plaques throughout the years for her diligent service to the Department.
Many years ago, Joanne hosted a radio show called “Star Gazing” on WOBL. She also was a writer and columnist for two country music magazines and was a past member of Democratic Woman’s Club.
In her free time, Joanne enjoyed listening to country music and watching sports. She also enjoyed crocheting.
She is survived by her sons, Ed (Kim) Vargo, of Lorain and Terry (Patty) Thorne, of PA; her daughter, Linda, of PA; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Dave (Marsha) Stilley, of TX and her twin sister, Jean Bell, of PA.
Joanne was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Thorne, her second husband, Edward R. Vargo, Sr., her sister, Betty Lou Bickler and her parents.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 6:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com
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