Sharon, Pa. - Alice L. Runyan, 71, of Sharon, passed away on May 28, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Sharon on July 8, 1953, to John Porterfield and Mary (Taylor) Porterfield.

Alice married Everitt Runyan on April 28, 1979; he survives at home. They spent a wonderful 53 years together.

Alice attended Sharon schools. Her first job was at Greenwood Pharmacy. She then spent many years working various

retail jobs in the valley until she began working at Big Lots, where she retired after 15 years.

Alice enjoyed dancing, fishing, attending dog races and casinos and playing bingo. She was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved Elvis Presley.

Alice is survived by: daughter, Tammy (Steve) Williams of Transfer; two sons, Everitt H. (Michele) Runyan Jr. of Sharon; and Mike Runyan of Sharon; four sisters, Kathy Goodnight of Sharon; Dorothy Porterfield of Sharpsville; Grace Kenedy of Sharpsville; Viola Rankin of Sharpsville; three brothers, Ron Porterfield of Sharon; Eddie Porterfield of Sharon; Anthony Porterfield of Hermitage; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Alice was preceded in death by: two brothers, John Porterfield; and Kiefer Porterfield; father, John Porterfield; and mother, Mary Porterfield.

Memorial contributions can be made to: www.copdfoundation.org

RUNYAN

Alice L., 71, Sharon.

Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday (6-2-25) at JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.

Service: A memorial service will follow visitation at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jeffrey Pellin officiating.

Messages of sympathy, stories and photos can be shared on Alice's memorial page, at: www.flynnfuneralhome.com.