Aurelia (Viola) Runkel
November 27, 1917 ~ October 15, 2005
Aurelia S. (Viola) Runkel, 87, of Weirton, died Saturday, October 15, 2005 at The Inn at Wyngate Senior Living in Weirton. She was born on November 27, 1917 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (Rolewski) Fijewski.
In addition to her parents, Aurelia was also preceded in death by her husband, Mike Runkel, on August 15, 1994, whom she married on September 15, 1945; two brothers, Henry and Maximillion Fijewski; and one sister, Florence Potega.
Aurelia was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, St. Joseph Christian Mothers, and was the past president of Madonna P.T.A.
Aurelia is survived by three sons, Michael Runkel and his wife Marlene, Thomas Runkel and his wife Priscilla, all of Weirton, and Richard Runkel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; four granddaughters, Lisa M. Boron and her husband Joe of Lugoff, SC, Lori J. Rypka and her husband Rob of Frederick, MD, Amy L. Runkel of Morrisville, NC, and Kelly J. Donkers and her husband Jason of Owings Mills, MD; one grandson, Thomas M. Runkel and his fiancée Ashley Chambers of Owings Mills, MD; two great granddaughters, Kathryn Elizabeth (Katie) Rypka of Frederick, MD and Keira Reese Donkers of Owings Mills, MD; one sister, Martha Bobula of Weirton; one aunt, Genevieve Rolewski of Pittsburgh, PA; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-9 PM Tuesday at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Mike and Marlene, John and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mike’s Mother. We know the grief that you are feeling because it is just l year since my father passed away. You have our deepest sympathy. John & Cathie
Richard and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Petro
Mike, Tom, Richard, and families, I was saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. I have very fond memories of growing up on N. 15th Street and your mom has always been a part of them.
I wish to express my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayerful support on the loss of your mother. Sincerely, Stan Tuchalski
Marlene: May the Lord be with you and your family in this time of sorrow and may Mrs. Runkle rest in peace.
Tom and family: So sorry about your loss !! I”ve been there also..I was at winn Gate last night and didn”t see your mother.. I was wondering about her ..Now I know.. May God bless you and your family !!
Dear Tom & Mike and Family We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of sorrow…Know that you all are in our prayers…and may the soul of your mom rest in peace..
Mike, Mothers hold a very special place in our hearts because we only get one of them and they love us so unconditionally. I am sorry for your loss and I hope that you can remember all the good times with her. Take care of yourself at this sensitive time. Love, Deya
Dear Richard and Family: I’m sending my very deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mom. I pray God blesses you with comfort and strength. May she rest in peace, and remain lovingly in your hearts.
Dear Mike and Marlene, Jack and I are so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know she has went to a better place and all her suffering and pain shall be no more
Dear Runkel family, I met your mother, Aurelia, three years ago as I began working at the Inn at Wyngate. She was a spirited, funny woman, and we always delighted in bantering with her. She and I used to sing in the shower together. We nurses aides used to call her “Grandma,” and she called us all “Lady Jane.” I’ll never forget how she loved to eat chocolate and toss the wrappers behind the bed. When I’m in my eighties, I hope I am as spunky as Aurelia was. I haven’t worked at Wyngate for a year, but my memories of your mom are still precious to me. With love and prayers, Charlene Deter
Dear Mike, Tom, Richard, and family, Your mom has always been a mom to us all since our first day at St. Paul’s school so many years ago. I feel the grief in your hearts. I whish I could be home to stand shoulder to shoulder with you all to proclaiming her life and all that she gave to us, her other children. I still see us, as we were that June day in 1964 as be received our diplomas from Madonna. As I look into the minor today I see that once again we have become seniors. Our payers and thoughts are with you all. Psalm 141: “Lord, I am calling: hasten to help me. Listen to me as I cry to you. Let my prayer rise before you like incense, my hands like an evening offering.” Song of Farewell: “May the choirs of angels come to greet her. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. May you find eternal life.” We miss and love you all. God Bless. Pete and Marie
Dear Tom, I am very sorry about the passing of your mother. She will be in my prayers. God bless you and your family. Loraine