Karen Wargo

Karen Wargo was born on March 6, 1979 and navigated through life until it was taken from her on July 9, 2025 at age 46. Karen was born in Hudson, NY and raised in nearby Chatham, NY. Over the course of her life, Karen also resided in Hudson, NY and Albany, NY before moving to Rochester, NY where she has lived for many years. She had a love for the outdoors and all animals.

She is predeceased by her parents, Bertha Wargo Orday and John Wargo; as well as her grandparents Bertha and Ernest Dymond.  Karen is survived by her sisters, Susan Chen Rosario, Michele Wargo Robinson and Lorraine Wargo Flint; nieces and nephews, Jade Chen, Kevin Chen, Heidi Rosario, Jasmine Chen, Kyle Robinson, Alexis Robinson, Caryn Flint, Anthony Flint, Rachel Flint and Nicole Flint; uncle Ernest Dymond and his wife Debbie Dymond and their daughter Pamela Dymond..

Friends are invited to greet Karen's family on Friday July 25, 2025 from 3 PM to 5 PM at James R. Gray Funeral Home, located at 1530 Buffalo Rd Rochester, NY 14624. Around 4:30 PM, the family invites friends to share some memories of Karen with those in attendance. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County.

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