James W. Runkle1

M, #70145, b. 7 October 1874, d. 23 December 1959
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • James W. Runkle was born on 7 October 1874, Northumberland County, PA.3
  • He was the son of Michael Runkle and Caroline Zerbe.2
  • James W. Runkle married Annie Oxenrider on 12 January 1895, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.4,1,5
  • James W. Runkle married Jestie Bush Rothermel, daughter of Lazarus W. Rothermel and Emma L. Bush, in December 1903, Mahanoy, Schuylkill County, PA.6,7
  • James W. Runkle died on 23 December 1959, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.3,8,2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Former Dornsife Area Man Dies
    James Wilson Runkle, 85, Sacramento, a retired farmer and native of the Dornsife R.D area, died in his home after a lingering illness.
    Mr. Runkle was born October 7, 1874, in Greenbrier, a son of the late Michael and Caroline (Zerbe) Runkle. His first wife, Mrs. Annie (Paul) Runkle, died in 1902, and his second wife, Mrs. Jestie (Rothermel) Runkle, died May 11, 1959.
    Mr. Runkle moved from the Dornsife area to Sacramento four years ago.
    Surviving are three sons, William, Sunbury R.D. 3; Chester, Spring Glen, and Lester, Hegins; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Mattern, Valley View, and Miss Eva Runkle, at home; a step-son, Charles Herb, Spring Glen; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 in Buffington Funeral Home, Valley View, with the Rev. Jacob M. Singer, Herndon, officiating. Burial will be in Himmel's Church Cemetery, Rebuck. Friends may call this evening at the funeral home.
    Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 26 Dec 1959, Sat, Page 3.8
  • He was buried on 27 December 1959, at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.8,3

Children of James W. Runkle and Annie Oxenrider

  • William Austin Runkle9 b. 29 Jun 1897, d. 17 Sep 1969
  • Minnie Ella Runkle+1 b. 9 Jun 1902, d. 7 Jun 1975

Children of James W. Runkle and Jestie Bush Rothermel

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Minnie E. Mattern, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Jun 1975, Mon, Page 8.
  2. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number: 117827 (1959), https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34715555/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1450; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0166; FHL microfilm: 1241450; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  5. [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000961096; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  6. [S307] Bruce Travis Hall, "Klinger Family Database" (Annapolis, MD), data obtained January 20, 2003.
  7. [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, Film Number: 000961099; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  8. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for James Wilson Runkle, Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 26 Dec 1959, Sat, Page 3.
  9. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William A. Runkle, The Danville News (Danville, Pennsylvania), 19 Sep 1969, Fri, Page 8.
  10. [S169] Glenn P. Schwalm and Phillip Rice, compiler, Church Records of St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church (1829-1915) (Closson Press, Appollo, PA: Schuylkill Roots, 1995), p. 42. Hereinafter cited as St. David's Church (Hebe) Records.
  11. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34653023/…
  12. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Certificate Number: 21077 (1907); https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  13. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Certificate Number: 64687 (1911); https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  14. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lester A. Runkle, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 04 Jun 1991, Tue, Page 2.
  15. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eva Margaret Runkle, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 10 Apr 2000, Mon, Page 2.

Eva Margaret Runkle1

F, #70147, b. 26 January 1920, d. 8 April 2000
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Eva Margaret Runkle was born on 26 January 1920, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.1,2
  • She was the daughter of James W. Runkle and Jestie Bush Rothermel.1
  • Eva Margaret Runkle died on 8 April 2000, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Eva Margaret Runkle
    Eva Margaret Runkle, 80, of Tremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, formerly of Sacramento, died Saturday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
    Born in Northumberland County, Jan. 26, 1920, she was a daughter of the late James and Jestie Rothermel Runkle.
    She was a retired seamstress from Philmark Manufacturing, Valley View.
    She was a member of Tri-Valley Bible Church, Valley View.
    She was preceded in death by four brothers, Chester, Lester, Charles and William; a sister, Minnie Mattern.
    Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
    Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tri-Valley Bible Church. The Rev. Dennis O'Brien will officiate. Interment will be in Sacramento United Methodist Cemetery, Sacramento. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 10 Apr 2000, Mon, Page 2.1
  • She was buried on 12 April 2000, at Union Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.1

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eva Margaret Runkle, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 10 Apr 2000, Mon, Page 2.
  2. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN:     208302615; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Herbert Steven Runkle1

M, #70149, b. 22 October 1905, d. 22 January 1906
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Herbert Steven Runkle was born on 22 October 1905.1
  • He was the son of James W. Runkle and Jestie Bush Rothermel.1
  • Herbert Steven Runkle died on 22 January 1906, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • He was buried at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.1

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34653023/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Raymond Harvey Runkle1

M, #70150, b. 28 April 1911, d. 26 July 1911
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Raymond Harvey Runkle was born on 28 April 1911, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • He was the son of James W. Runkle and Jestie Bush Rothermel.1
  • Raymond Harvey Runkle died on 26 July 1911, Greenbrier, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • He was buried on 28 July 1911, at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number: 64687 (1911); https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34715535/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Stella May Runkle1

F, #70151, b. 15 January 1907, d. 26 February 1907
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Stella May Runkle was born on 15 January 1907.1
  • She was the daughter of James W. Runkle and Jestie Bush Rothermel.1
  • Stella May Runkle died on 26 February 1907, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • She was buried on 28 February 1907, at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number: 21077 (1907); https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34653008/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Patricia Marie Hentz1

F, #70153, b. 24 September 1938, d. 23 June 2003
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Patricia Marie Hentz was born on 24 September 1938, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of George W. Hentz and Margaret Minerva Ney.2
  • Patricia Marie Hentz married Earl LeRoy Runkle, son of Lester Adam Runkle and Gertie Violet Crissinger, in 1956.1
  • Patricia Marie Hentz died on 23 June 2003, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 64.1,3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Patricia M. Runkle
    Patricia Marie Runkle, 64, of 501 Chestnut St., Hegins, died Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
    Born in Pottsville, Sept. 24, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George and Margie Ney Hentz. She was a 1956 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
    She worked in housekeeping for Romberger Furniture, Valley View, until retiring.
    She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, and was one of the original organizers of the annual Hegins Arts and Crafts Faire.
    Surviving are her husband, Earl L; a son, Scott Runkle, Hegins; two brothers, William Hentz, Hegins, and David Hentz, Valley View; a half brother, Jeffrey Schwalm, Valley View; two grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Friedens United Church of Christ with the Rev. Claude Schach officiating. Interment will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge.
    Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 24 Jun 2003, Tue, Page 3.3
  • She was buried on 27 June 2003, at Freidens Union Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.3,1

Child of Patricia Marie Hentz and Earl LeRoy Runkle

  • Scott L. Runkle3

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59494645/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S1189] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 267. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 2.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Patricia M. Runkle, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 24 Jun 2003, Tue, Page 3.

Raymond Lester Runkle1

M, #70158, b. 25 February 1940, d. 13 December 2010
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Raymond Lester Runkle was born on 25 February 1940, Trevorton, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Lester Adam Runkle and Gertie Violet Crissinger.1
  • Raymond Lester Runkle died on 13 December 2010, Two Harbors, Lake County, MN, at age 70.1

Citations

  1. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Certificate Number: 2010-Mn-036856; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

David Crissinger1

M, #70159
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022

Child of David Crissinger and Kate Adams

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Gertie V. Runkle, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 31 Mar 1979, Sat, Page 2.

Kate Adams1

F, #70160
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022

Child of Kate Adams and David Crissinger

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Gertie V. Runkle, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 31 Mar 1979, Sat, Page 2.

Irvin Edmondson1

M, #70168
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2022

Child of Irvin Edmondson and Marie Zimmerman

Citations

  1. [S1147] Online Obituary for Jewel Wetzel, The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, PA; https://www.fritzfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jewel-Wetzel

Marie Zimmerman1

F, #70169
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2022

Child of Marie Zimmerman and Irvin Edmondson

Citations

  1. [S1147] Online Obituary for Jewel Wetzel, The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, PA; https://www.fritzfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jewel-Wetzel