James R. Runco, age 73, of Bridgeport, PA, died Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 in the Crozer - Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA. Born in Norristown, PA he was a son of the late Pete and Mary Runco. Mr. Runco attended school in Bridgeport.

Mr. Runco is survived by four children: Denise Benish, Sharon Love, Mary Runco, James Runco, two step-children: Cindy Hritz, William Englert, Jr., four grandsons: Adam Bixon, Joseph Love, Jason Rietheimer, Jr., Calvin Grunwell, five step-grandchildren: Andrew Hritz, Tabitha Hritz, John Hritz, Megan Englert, Sophia Englert, one great-granddaughter: Julieanna Love, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Runco was pre-deceased by one daughter: Jane Grunwell, one sister: Mary Jane Bennett.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial service at the Campbell- Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA on Saturday, July 21st, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul W. Thornhill. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Saturday morning at the funeral home. Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.