Photo of Steve that accompanied his obituary on the funeral home website.
Contributed by rkohler3 on 7/23/24 - Image Year: 2020
OBITUARY for STEPHEN L. BARGO
Stephen L. “Steve” Bargo, 65, of Port Royal, passed away peacefully at 5:20 a.m., Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born on August 22, 1958, in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he is a son of the late Ronald and Barbara (Norris) Bargo.
On Friday, March 13, 1998, he married his late wife, Melinda Kay (Seacrist) Bargo, with whom he was blessed to share more than 25 years of marriage and more than 32 years of companionship before her passing on August 8, 2023.
He is survived by his son, Erik S. Bargo and his fiancé Courtney R. Miller of Mifflintown; one stepdaughter, Brittney S. Hartsock and her companion Daniel Harple of York; six grandchildren, Blair, Alex, Lexi, and Easton Bargo and Damien and Dexter Harple; and three siblings, Keith Bargo and his wife, Lesa Klinger and her husband, and Scott Bargo and his wife, all of Port Royal.
Mr. Bargo was a 1976 graduate of Juniata High School in Mifflintown and in earlier life, was employed and retired as an Iron Worker in the Construction Industry. Also, for over 30 years, he was a Photographer and Journalist for the Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal Times, and Juniata Sentinel racing pages.
His memberships included the American Legion, Post #298 in Mifflintown; a lifetime member of the Friendship Fire Company No. 1 of Port Royal; and a member of the Friendship Fire Company No. 1 Auxiliary where he was always ready to lend a hand.
Steve’s pride and joy was his grandchildren. He loved to take them on adventures and loved spending as much time as he could with them. His smile and laugh will always be remembered and missed by his loving family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, from the Social Hall of the Friendship Fire Company No. 1, 212 W. Fourth Street, Port Royal with the Rev. Frank Swartz officiating. Interment will be private.
There will be no viewing; however, the family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, in the Fire Company’s Social Hall.
For those who desire, memorial contributions in Mr. Bargo’s memory may be made to the Port Royal Borough Moyer Park Fund, 111 Eighth Street, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown.
Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.
