Craig R. Runner

Craig R. Runner died on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. He was 64. Born on May 11, 1947 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Evelyn (Schrum) and William Runner, he was raised in Levittown. He moved to New Jersy in 1980. Craig worked for Conair Corportaion in East Windsor, NJ as a security guard for 15 years. He was previously employed with Pathmark Supermarkets in Trenton, NJ for 30 years. He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He loved traveling to the southwest area of the United States and enjoyed road trips with Heather to the four corners. He had a great love for the Grand Canyon and enjoyed Native American history and music. Craig also enjoyed going to the casinos; Bally's in Atlantic City was his favorite but he enjoyed gambling at any of the casinos. Craig was the loving father of Amy and Anthony Jenks of Bensalem, Nancy and Michael Helms of Bensalem, Kathleen and Robert Lowe of Yardley and the late Craig R. Runner, Jr. and the stepfather of Samantha Jopko and Michael Wardell of Keyport, NJ and Vincent Jopko of Yardley. He was the devoted grandfather of Heather Krut of Bensalem, Michael Helms of Bensalem, Courtney and Brittany Kachmar of Yardley, Aaron and Katelynn Lowe of Yardley, Danielle Runner of Levittown, Robert Runner of Shelby, NC, Brandy and Conrad Runner of Ocala, FL, Alexis Jopko of Keyport, NJ and the upcoming birth of the Wardell baby of Keyport, NJ; the proud great grandfather of Terry Mason Andujar of Levittown. He was the brother of William (the late Eileen) Runner of Lancaster, Steve and Rose Runner of Levittown, Lorraine and Carl Lang of Mims, FL, Gail and Lenny Kelly of Levittown, Sharon Runner of Carlisle, Lucy Runner of Levittown and the late Curt Runner also of Levittown. He will also be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown where his funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.