Ruth Ann Runkle

Ruth Ann Runkle obituary, York, PA

Ruth Ann Runkle

Ruth Runkle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. - East York on Nov. 18, 2025.
Ruth Ann Runkle, 73, entered into rest Friday November 14, 2025 at her home in Stewartstown. She was the wife of the late Terry L. Runkle.
Mrs. Runkle was born May 30, 1952 in Mechanicsburg, a daughter of the late James Bronson and Doris Louise (Crider) Bumbaugh. She attended Northern High School and she enjoyed crafting and singing.
Ruth is survived by her children: James, Jerry, two daughter in-laws Amy and Angie, grandchildren Autumn and Savanna, brothers and sisters James Bumbaugh, Shirley Moore, and Faye Fink and a loving extended family.
A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date. The John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., East York, is assisting with the arrangements.
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