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Friday, April 13, 2018

Obituary: Laverna I. Vargeson, 79, Westfield,


Laverna I. Vargeson, 79, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in her home.  Born September 2, 1938, in Harrison Valley and raised in Brookfield, she was the daughter of Harold H. and Esther Widger Dibble.  She married Richard D. Vargeson, who survives.  She was co-owner of Vargeson's Restaurant in Westfield and was employed by Galeton Production, Stackpole Industries, and Kane Magnetics. Laverna previously served as Vice President of the Westfield Area Historical Society and was the current Vice President of the Elkland Area Senior Citizens Club.  Surviving besides her husband, Dick, are:  our sons, Roy (Sharon) Vargeson, Rick (Ruby) Vargeson, Rodney (Julia) Vargeson, and Rob Vargeson;  a daughter, Christina (Gary) Stahli; eight grandchildren; Michael (Heidi) Vargeson, Ryan, Matthew (Chelsea) Vargeson, Jeremy Vargeson, Adam (Stevie) Vargeson, Bruce (Karrissa) Stahli, Scott Stahli, and Emily Avery; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler Vargeson, Makayla Vargeson, Jordan Vargeson, Chase Vargeson, Emmah Stahli, Aubrey Stahli, and Camden Stahli;  a sister, Beverly Barbano;  nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Roland Dibble and Walter Dibble.  Services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Westfield Area Historical Society, 151 W. Main St., Westfield PA 16950.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.