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1954
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2019
Joyce Runkle Obituary
Red Lion - Joyce B. (Bateman) Runkle, 64, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Wellspan York Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1954 in Chester, PA and was the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Coover) Bateman.
Joyce enjoyed gardening, traveling, caring for the elderly, but her greatest joy was the love she received from her loving family, especially her granddaughter, who called her Bammie. She was the most kind and loving person anyone could hope to meet and truly cared about the people she came into contact with.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Steven C. Runkle; a son, Andrew C. Runkle of Washington D.C.; two daughters Sara J. Runkle (Kirk N. Ruff) of York and Stephanie R. Cahill (Chris Cahill) of Fairfield, CT; a brother, John Bateman (Joan) of Media, PA; a sister, Joan Hewlings (Chuck) of Bethany Beach, DE; 6 grandchildren, Laiklyn J. Ruff, Thomas, Christopher and Brian Howell, and Jake and Ella Cahill.
A Memorial Celebration of her Life will be held on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM at Living Word Community Church, Red Lion, PA. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to be made in Joyce's name to the Susan G. Komen foundation at www.Komen.org or to The Arf Shack at [email protected] via PayPal, or mailing address-1008 Calico Jack Cir Cudjoe Key FL 33042. The ARF Shack is a dog rescue owned by Joyce's niece, Susan Hewlings.
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www.matinchekfuneralhome.com
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Jay/Paulette Smith
May 25, 2019
A terrific neighbor & friend to all these many years. Joyce's children and the neighborhood children played while the parents grew in friendship. Joyce is unforgettable in her characteristics as a jokester, helper to all, love of our kids, and took care of our Yorkie when we vacationed. All of our family loved Joyce. ✝ God bless.
Jeff, Kathy, Em, Vanessa, Sofia Haldeman
May 23, 2019
Sara, Steve, Kirk, and Laik,
We will never forget going to Joyce and Steve's for the first time.
My Emma was 5 and Joyce noticed my kiddo was bored....she brought out this huge box of Barbie's and got down on the floor and played with her.
I adored her from that moment.
My family was blessed to know her.
She was one in a million.
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