Karen Lou Vargo

Karen L. Vargo (Becker), 85, went to be with her beloved husband Ron on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Karen was born in Akron in 1939 to the late Louis and Ethel Becker and was a lifelong area resident. Karen was a nurse at Akron General for 44 years, rising to rank of supervisor before retirement. She always put others first, whether her family, patients, or coworkers. Karen always looked forward to her monthly luncheons with her nursing college classmates. She was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Uniontown.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald Sr. She is survived by her children Ronald Jr. (Carol), Ed (Mary), Kimberly, and Mike (Vickiey) Vargo; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and siblings Donna (Paul) Firth, Edward (Pat) Becker, Patti (Dick) Lockhart, and Luann (Bob) Lister.
The family would like to thank longtime caregiver and friend Debra Lowers for her kindness and compassion for both mom and dad over the years.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 9 from 4-7PM at the Anthony Funeral Home, Akron Chapel, 1990 S Main St, in Akron. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 11AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2952 Edison St NW, Uniontown. OH 44685 Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Karen's name to Holy Spirit Catholic Church and send directly to the church.