David Wargo, 90, Avid Golfer

He was born December 23, 1934 in Lorain to Gabriel & Sophie Wargo (nee Riedl) and had been a lifelong Lorain resident.

Zip graduated from Lorain High School and began a long career as a public servant in Lorain County. He served as a bailiff for Judge Adrian Betleski and then retired from the county Engineer’s office. Zip also served as Ward 1 Councilman for the city of Lorain for 14 years.

An avid golfer, Zip had a hole-in-one to his credit and was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Bernice Wargo (nee Daniel), children: David W. Wargo (Cindy), Brenda Love, Renee Underwood (Rich) and Mark Wargo; close family friend Donna VanDeusen; brothers: Larry Wargo (Marcia) and Tom Wargo (Nancy) and he was blessed with 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Angela Lee Wargo, half-brothers Jim, George & Robert Scarborough and half-sister Jean Matysiak.

The family will receive friends Thursday May 22, 2025 from 3:00 pm until the time of funeral services at 7:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.

Memorial contributions can be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital.