John Anthony Wargel of Ridgway

John Anthony Wargel, 83, of Ridgway, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on Nov. 11, 1934 near Equality, the son of the late Valentine William and Rachael Ann (Yates) Wargel. He married the former Judith Ann Foster on Feb. 2, 1957 at the St. Joseph Church in Equality.

John retired from the Peabody Coal Mine as a face boss. He was a member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church and the Ridgway Knights of Columbus Council #1581 with a third degree.

John proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. As a veteran he belonged to the Ridgway American Legion Post #596 and served in the honorary funeral detail.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Wargel of Ridgway; two daughters, Cindy (Donald) Gross of Equality and Cherie Watson of Eldorado; two sons, Jeff Wargel of Equality and Tim (Naomi) Wargel of Evansville, Indiana; two sisters, Barbara (Bob) Naas of Norris City and Patsy (Gene) Caswell of Evansville, Indiana; two brothers, Val (Anita) Wargel of Ridgway and Jim Wargel of Ridgway; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents; sons Mark E. Wargel and John A. "Bubby" Wargel Jr.; sisters Doris J. Ande and Nathalie Wargel; and a brother, Ronald E. Wargel.

Visitation for John will be held from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass time of 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Equality. Father Steven Beatty will conduct the service.

Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery near Equality with military honors by Ridgway American Legion and the U.S. Army Honors Detail.

Donations in John's memory may be made to the St. Joseph Cemetery in Equality.

Vickery Funeral Chapel in Equality will be in charge of arrangements. Internet condolences may be made at www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.