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David Bryant Runyan

July 20, 1949 — January 21, 2025

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David Bryant Runyan

Mt. Wolf- David Bryant Runyan, beloved husband, brother, and uncle passed away on January 21, 2025 at York Hospital. He was 75.

David was born in York to the late Dr. Robert Donald Runyan and Jane H. Bryant Runyan on July 20, 1949. He graduated in 1967 from Dover High School. He began his career as a dental technician at Belmont Dental Lab and later retired from Regional Crown and Bridge, Inc., where he was admired by the dentists for his skills. His technical skills were unsurpassed and he earned, York county’s best ceramicist. 

David was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in York. He was a member of Rambo Run Fishing Club in Felton and Red Top Hunting Lodge in Cross Forks, PA. He enjoyed many hobbies including, collecting Star Wars figures, clocks and antiques, and restoring cane chairs, clocks, and pieces of furniture. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. His apple and apple cranberry pies were legendary! 

He was a kind and considerate man who will be deeply missed by his wife Susan (Glatfelter) Runyan, to whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage on October 1, 2024. He is also survived by his brother, Marc, sister, Roberta Gredell; nephews, Chris Runyan Josh Gredell and Chad Glatfelter and his nieces; Kara Gredell, Jennah Gredell and Casey Tyndall. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Cpl. Luke S. Runyan.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at noon on March 1, 2025 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 340 East Market Street in York., with a visitation from 11-noon. The service will be webcast live and can be viewed by searching David’s obit at HeffnerCare.com. His pastor, The Reverend Dr. JP Bohanan will be officiating at the service. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 198, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Send condolences at HeffnerCare.com

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Visitation

Saturday, March 1, 2025

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Asbury United Methodist Church

340 East Market Street, York, PA 17403

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Memorial Service

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Asbury United Methodist Church

340 East Market Street, York, PA 17403

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