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Michael C. Wargo

June 22, 1976 — May 20, 2013

Michael C. Wargo, age 36, of Bear, Delaware, formerly of Lehighton, died Monday, May 20, 2013 in Delaware.

A 1994 Lehighton High School graduate, Michael matriculated at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science graduating with a BS in Biology in 1999.

Michael taught biology and chemistry until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, DC and Somerset, PA. He joined the 2nd Battalion 87th Infantry Division as a specialist serving one tour of duty in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Michael was honorably discharged from the Army and returned to Delaware. He ended his teaching career in October 2012 at Cecil County Middle School. He then entered the private sector and was employed by Computer Sciences Corporation of Sterling, VA. He was pursuing a degree in Computer Science from the University of Delaware.

A fantasy football fan, he enjoyed camping, and adored his Siberian Huskie, Nikita.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of Michael J. and Sarah (Coleman) Wargo of Lehighton.

He is also survived by his:

Daughter,
Brianna Wargo of Bear, Delaware, whom he affectionetly called "Beamer";

Sister,
Kerry Wargo and her life companion, Rebecca Lichtenstein, of Annapolis, Md.;

Maternal grandmother, Margaret Coleman, of Tamaqua;

Paternal grandmother, Gloria Wargo, of Nesquehoning.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA, 18252 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2013.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA, 18252 at 10 o'clock AM, Saturday, May 25, 2013. Rev. William Linkchorst to officiate.

Military honors will be presented at the church.

No Saturday morning calling hours.

Private interment, Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua.

Memorials to: D.A.V.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301

online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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