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Shirley J. Runk

September 18, 1935 — February 18, 2022

Shirleysburg

Shirley J. Runk

Runk, Shirley J. (Kane), 86, formerly of Shirleysburg, passed away on February 18, 2022, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Born September 18, 1935, Mifflin County, daughter of the late Lloyd Kane and Kathryn (Snyder) Kane. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert R. Runk whom she married on June 29, 1957 at the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren by Rev. David Emerson. She is also preceded by brothers, Donald B Kane, and William G. Kane; sister Emma L. McKim; niece Emma Jane McKim; and nephew Glenn McKim Jr. Survived by her children, Randall Runk and companion, Lee Ann Grace; Melody K. Fogal and husband, Michael; 3 grandchildren, Samantha Casagrande, and husband, Nicholas; Benjamin Grace, Nicholas Fogal and Fiancé McKenley Shreckengast; 1 great grandson, Elijah Casagrande; and many nieces and nephews. Shirley attended the Sugar Run Church of the Brethren. She was a graduate of Captain Jack Joint High School in Mount Union. Shirley worked for Grief sewing factory in Mount Union, PA and Gerbo Shoe Factory in Huntingdon, PA. Shirley liked crafts and enjoyed spending time with her beloved children and grandchildren. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday February 22, 2022, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Wednesday February 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. till the time of service at 11 a.m., Reverend Jim Hulihan, officiant. Interment to follow at Haven Rest Memorial Park.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union. Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com

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