Shelva "Barbara" Jean (Vargo) Jewart

Shelva “Barbara” Jean Jewart, 84, of Utica, PA, formerly of Hooker, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

Born on February 27th, 1940 in Cosco, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Michael Vargo and Betty (Mahan) Vargo.

Barb enjoyed spending her time with her family and rarely missed any of her grandchildren’s sporting events.  She was known as the best wiffle ball pitcher in northern Butler County and shared her love of baseball with her son and grandchildren.  She was a renowned baker and loved to share her baked goods with her family.  Our Mother was the sweetest woman and loved her family fiercely. She will live on in our hearts forever.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Clair “Bub” Jewart on March 30, 2022.

She is survived by three children, Jodie (David) Heckman of Utica, Judy (Robert) Scott of Slippery Rock and Michael (Heather) Jewart of Hooker.  She was also the proud grandmother of six grandchildren, Luke Scott, Ryan Scott, Zachary Jewart, Jacob Jewart, Samuel Jewart and Abbey Jewart. She also helped raise her sister Tammy (Roger) Grossman and her two children Roger (Christine) Grossman and Randy (Crystal) Grossman, Barb looked upon Tammy as another daughter.  Barb is also survived by several siblings, Glenn Vargo of Butler, Sandra Smith of Butler, and several nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Samuel Jewart, a brother, Larry Vargo and a sister Linda Wiesner. 

Her family would like to extend their appreciation to the nurses and aides of Asera Care Hospice for the care and compassion they extended.  

Family and Friends will be received for visitation from 4 to 7 Tuesday April 23, 2024 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday April 24, 2024 at the funeral home with Rev. Mary Kitchen, officiating.

Burial to follow at North Butler Cemetery, Oakland Township.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Butler Presbyterian Church 137 North Butler Church Road Chicora, PA 16025.

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