Daniel Mark Runt, 63, of Hopedale, Ohio died in his home on Sept. 23, 2021. He was born Sept. 26, 1958, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, son of the late Lawrence and Marie Walters Runt. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Runt. Dan graduated from Wintersville High School, was a member of the Hopedale United Methodist Church, had worked for S. Powell Construction and Graecon Construction, and was employed with Fort Steuben Construction Co. of Steubenville. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Dan is survived by his wife, Donna Phillipson Christy Runt; four sons, Chad (Brandy) Runt, Corey(Kassie) Runt, Charlie Runt, and Craig (Kelly) Runt; three daughters, Amy (John) Cortez of Hopedale, Dawn (Jared) Christy of New Philadelphia, and Rhonda Christy of Hopedale; grandchildren, Andrew, Evan, Delilah, Greyson, Graham, Ryleigh, Georgia, Ariel, Jonathan, Calen, and Mirayna; two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Gabrielle; a sister, Susan (Bill) Marietti of Bloomingdale; and two nieces, Melissia and Stephanie.
Friends may call Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 from 1–4 p.m. at Blackburn Funeral Home (324 High St. Hopedale, Ohio 43976). Services will follow at 4 p.m. with Pastor Roxann Kovacik. Blackburn Funeral Home is entrusted with the services (www.blackburnfuneralhomes.com).