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Monday, June 18, 2018
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Lorraine Greek posted a condolence
Thursday, May 11, 2017
I am missing phoning Harriet and checking on how she's doing. She was such a sweet lady and I know she's at peace and rest.
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Sandy & Michael Flynn posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
So sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable lady. So glad I knew her. Our love and thoughts are with your family.
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Wayne Haugan posted a condolence
Monday, April 24, 2017
A lot of years have gone by since I saw your mom. I mostly knew Aunt Harriet when I was a child. Still a lasting impression. I especially remember her kindness and how very appreciative she was of the beauty that surrounded her. It was so revealing of what a good person she was. I remember the pauses she would take and the solid look she would have in her eyes before a question.
I thought she was a bit mischievous—a good match for Uncle Mike.
There was one time just she and I were in the kitchen. I was not much taller than the table. She stopped talking and I wondered "What is she thinking?" "Why did she stop talking?" "Is she going to ask me a question?" It was kind of exciting to hear someone who could think and talk that quickly! I wanted her to keep going.
It is still so easy for me to hear her voice from 55 years ago.
What a nifty aunt, Aunt Harriet.
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“Haugan Family” pledged to donate to WYOMING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Monday, April 24, 2017
Her happy, positive outlook and genuine concern for others gave joy to all.
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Tamara Migliori lit a candle
Monday, April 24, 2017
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My deepest sympathies to the family. Tammy Migliori
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Jim Haugan posted a condolence
Sunday, April 23, 2017
I will always remember Aunt Harriet for her bright smile, warm hugs, and especially her home made cookies that I could find in the ceramic rooster cookie jar on the kitchen counter. She always had a positive and loving spirit. Growing up, the summer vacations on the farm are part of my best memories. Glad I got a extra smile and hug on my last visit.
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DAVID HAUGAN posted a condolence
Sunday, April 23, 2017
I have known Aunt Harriet forever. At least I can't think of a time she was not a part of the Vargo farm. Like any kid, I would look forward toward summer vacation. But for me, the most memorable part of summer in the 1950's would be our family's stay on the farm for a couple of weeks. You greeted us with a twinkle in your blue eyes and a ready smile.
Summer had to be the busiest time of the year in running a farm. You teamed up with Uncle Mike to get the hay in and tend to the cows. When a job needed doing, without hesitation you did it. Returning to the kitchen you prepared delicious home cooked meals. I can't forget your chicken and dumplings and just picked green beans. One time you even had fresh fish from the pond and sweet corn roasted over a bonfire. Busy as you were, you were never too busy to express your concern for all five of us kids: Paula and her four city cousins from Detroit.
I thought it fitting that in more recent years, when you didn't have us kids to take care of you took on the hobby of "adopting" lots of figurines!
You did have a way of compressing the language. Your thoughts came direct and unfiltered. You were caring. You had a love for the fields and the farm. You introduced me to all of that. And, aww, thank you for summer.
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Sunday, April 23, 2017
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Jimmy Carty posted a condolence
Sunday, April 23, 2017
My deepest & sincerest condolences regarding the passing of Harriet Himka.May God bless Harriet & her loved ones.She was a blood cousin to my late father (Jim Carty)as her mother (Lily Murphy Golden) & my dad's mother(Viola Murphy Carty) were sisters. Sincerely,Jimmy
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Jean and Richard BREWER posted a condolence
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Dear Paula, Ron and family, Deege called last night to tell me Harriet had passed away. She certainly lived an full and rewarding life. I always enjoyed talking with Harriet and Paul. It was through your Dad that I first met you Paula, and for that I'll ever be grateful. You opened a door that has never closed. Harriet was fortunate to have had two good men in her life. You and the family were fortunate to have such a good mother, grandmother, and for Ron mother-in-law. My thought and prayers are with you all during this time. Take care, God Bless, Jean and Dick
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Gina and Dave Evans posted a condolence
Sunday, April 23, 2017
What a great lady Harriet was. I will always remember that she would ask about my family every time I saw her at the Historical Society first and foremost. Harriet came into our life's in 1979 and was a joy to our family / families. I hope her family will call on us if they need anything, even if its just to talk. With great sympathy to the Vargo and Radwanski families with love. Gina and Dave Evans
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Nancy Ams posted a condolence
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Dear Aunt Harriet,
I always remember your bright blue eyes, auburn hair and contagious smile. And, you could talk faster than anyone I knew. Uncle Mike said, “One word kicked the other.” I loved to listen to you. You had the best way of making “is not” into “int”, or “pretty near” into “put n’r”. You worked as hard and fast as you talked. Mowing, haying, cooking, cleaning, chores… You were always working, moving and smiling and often talking. When you paused, it was to express appreciation, concern or compassion. You loved life.
Of all our many relatives, you, Uncle Mike and Paula were the best family in my mind. I have often thought about how much I appreciated your amazingly generous hospitality during our summer visits when my three brothers and I were growing up over 50 years ago.
We were city kids living in a small house on a 40 foot-wide lot with a little fenced-in backyard, In front of the house, a paved street with cement sidewalks on either side, 40 houses on the block. At night, streetlights obliterated the night sky, save the moon. My parents would take us on the two-day drive (no interstate highways) from Detroit to your farm for a couple weeks in the summer. You and Uncle Mike would be so kind and welcoming, and incredibly hospitable and patient with us. It was the highlight of our summer and all year long we looked forward to leaving the crowded city to spend time with your family in the country with the fresh air, animals and endless view.
I remember one night we went outside your house on a moonless night. On your mountain, the clear sky was filled with stars. It was breath-taking. You weren’t saying anything. That was unusual. Then, “The’re millions of ’em.” Nothing more. It wasn’t what you said, it was the awe in your voice. It was how you said it. You had seen this same amazing sky many nights, but your voice was still filled with astonishment.
Another time, you had just finished mowing the grass. You, Paula, my mother and I were sitting on the slope above the farmhouse, near where you had planted a little garden of flowers. We were looking out across miles of beautiful green mountains - five counties. You took a deep breath of the light breeze fragrant with freshly-mowed grass. You seemed to drink in the scents and the scene. “Purty, i’n it?” It wasn’t what you said as how you said it. You saw this scene every day, but you deeply appreciated it. As a kid, it made an impression.
A cat would brush by your leg. “Aww poor little thing. You want some milk, honey?” You were always showing concern and compassion with animals, kids, everyone. We would return to the house after a great afternoon turning bales of hay in the field with Uncle Mike, and you would have prepared a delicious dinner of chicken and dumplings, fresh corn and dessert. You were chatting away so quickly, asking questions, commenting on the freshness of the corn, how much sun we had gotten. We were tired, but your fast, cheerful chatter made me smile the whole time I was eating.
There are so many memories that return to your voice. You were focused and engaged in the moment, expressing yourself as fast as you could. You never took beauty for granted. You expressed it. You loved life and approached it with energy and voice---for 95 years.
Having you as my aunt and all I learned in those summers meant a lot, still makes me smile fondly, and reminds me to always take time to appreciate beauty in life. Thank you.
Love,
Nancy
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Sandra Vogelpohl posted a condolence
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Dear Paula and family,
My heart and prayers are with you at this time. It is so hard to say goodbye to someone that has nurtured us our whole life. I know the love you shared will fill those times of grief and I just want you to know how much we love you and will lift you and the family up in prayer. Love Always,
Sandy
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
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Sheldon - Kukuchka Funeral Home
73 West Tioga Street | Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania 18657
Phone: 570-836-3321