Lenore Irene Runkle

Lenore Irene Runkle obituary

Lenore Irene Runkle

Lenore Runkle Obituary

Visit the Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.
Lenore Irene Runkle, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Queenstown Landing in Queenstown, MD. She was one of six children born to Gladys and Ivan Runkle in Shamokin PA in 1938. After her graduation from Lower Merion in Ardmore in 1956, Lenore got a job with the Allen-Bradley Division of Rockwell Automation where she worked inside sales for 42 years. After that position was eliminated, she went with Rumsey Electric in Conshohocken purchasing dept. for 10 years.

She enjoyed being on the water, visits to Ocean City NJ, Chesapeake City, and her 3 trips to Ireland. Her all-time loves were her parents, her great-nephews, John and Chad Schroyer of Maryland, and her cats Bailey and Riley. Lenore was a member of Hope Community Church in King of Prussia, the U.M. Senior Center, and on the board of her condo association. She was treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary and served at functions for the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company for 30 years.

Surviving is her loving family including her nephews and nieces: Robert, Wayne, Jim, Beth, Nancy, and Diane. She is preceded in death by her siblings: Robert Runkle, James Runkle, Margaret Horne, Virginia Runkle, Dorothy Price

Relatives and friends are invited to Lenore's memorial service at Hope Church at 150 East Beidler Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 at 12:00pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lenore's name to the Susan B. Komen Foundation at https://www.komen.org/

Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Bridgeport, PA.

Condolences to the family may be posted at www.bacchifh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory

805 DeKalb Street (Route 202), Bridgeport, PA 19405

Make a Donation
in Lenore Runkle's name

How to support Lenore's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Lenore Runkle's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more