James M. Runatz

Of Shaler Township, on Friday, November 14, 2025, James, age 90,  was the beloved husband of Rose Marie Triglia Runatz; father of Beth Cellerini (John) and James Runatz (Linda); son of the late Michael and Kathryn Geletko Runatz; brother of Michael Runatz (Marlene) and the late Rodger Runatz; Pap of Michael Cellerini, Abbey Jones (Ryley) Rachel Runatz, Jenny Cellerini and JD Runatz; uncle of Seth Runatz. James was an Engineering Instructor for the Westinghouse Corp.

Celebrate James’s life with his family on Monday from 3-7 PM at Perman Funeral Home, 923 Saxonburg Blvd at Route 8, Shaler Township. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Please meet at Church. The family suggests donations be made to St Judes Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.