Henry VanBlargan

Henry C. "Hank" VanBlargan, 78, of Klecknersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus in Fountain Hill. He was the husband of Kathryn L. (Silfies) VanBlargan with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Born in Northampton, Hank was a son of the late Thomas R. and Arlene E. (Waltz) VanBlargan. He was employed by the former Bethlehem Steel Company where he was a pipefitter for 30 years, before retiring in 1997. After retiring, Hank worked for F. T. Silfies Inc., until 2006. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown and Monoquesy Lodge No. 413 F. & A.M., Bath. Hank was a member of the Klecknersville Ranger Volunteer Fire Company last serving as Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshall. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and watching wildlife.

Survivors: In addition to his wife, Kathryn, he is survived by children, Michael VanBlargan and wife, Donna, of Klecknersville, Michele Bachman and husband, Jeff, of Moore Township, and Steven VanBlargan and wife, Terrie, of Bath; three grandchildren, Geoffrey VanBlargan, Hannah and Megan Miller, all of Klecknersville; three brothers, Thomas A. VanBlargan of Danielsville, Dennis B. VanBlargan and wife, Wanda, of Palmerton, and Timothy T. VanBlargan and wife, Mary, of Tamaqua; two sisters, Carol A. Kunkle of Lehighton, and Linda A. Mantz of Slatington; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Hank was preceded in death by a brother, Richard T. VanBlargan.

Services: A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., 2718 Mountain View Drive, Bath, PA 18014, followed by Firefighter Funeral Honors at the conclusion of the services. A Masonic Funeral Service will precede the Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 P.M. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Saturday afternoon from 12 Noon until the time of the service. Arrangements are under the care of the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC., in the Village of Moorestown - Bath. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: www.bensingfuneralhome.net.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co., 2718 Mountain View Drive, Bath, PA 18014, and/or Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, 2218 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014.