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Stewart Runk Obituary

YORK Stewart "Stew" W. Runk, Sr., 82, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015, at the York Hospital. He was the husband of Doris E. (Albright) Runk, with whom he celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on March 1st. Mr. Runk was born in Spring Grove on December 31, 1932, son of the late Stewart A. and Anna M. (Gerhart) Runk. He was a 1950 graduate of West York High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Stew was employed as a supervisor for American Chain and Cable (ACCO) for 32 years, retiring in 1988. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Stewart W. Runk, Jr. and his wife, Terry of Andover; two grandchildren, Jared M. Runk and Lindy A. Beshore; four great-grandchildren; and a sister. All services were private at the convenience of the family. Final resting place was in Shiloh Cemetery, York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mad to the S.P.C.A., 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406. Arrangements were entrusted to the LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home, Inc., York, (Shiloh), PA.

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Published by York Daily Record on Jun. 16, 2015.

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James Krebs

November 16, 2015

We were so sad to hear of Stew's passing. Stew was our neighbor for 5 years and was always smiling and a great person to talk with. May he rest in peace.

Joan Snyder

June 16, 2015

Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Stew. He was such a great guy. I will miss him stopping in the vision center to give me a hard time. To Doris, if theres anything i can do for you you know where to find me. Love you.

David & Jolaine Howland

June 16, 2015

Our most sincere sympathy to the Runk family. Stew was such a great guy. We'll miss his big smile and happy attitude at our winter home in Bradenton Tropical Palms.

Lori Mummert

June 16, 2015

I am so sorry for your lose. We know Stew is in a better place and at peace. I also know a couple angels that would have greeted him.

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