Marcia L. Runyan, 49, of 539 Townview Road, St. Marys, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at the home of her mother, after a brief illness.

She was born July 3, 1972, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Clyde T. “Spike” Walters, who passed away January 8, 2020, and Mary Jo Klein Walters, who survives of St. Marys. Marcy was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Elk County Christian High School, Class of 1990. She was an employee of Pro Clean and T M Associates.

In addition to her mother, Mary Jo Walters, Marcy is survived by her daughters: Heather Fantaske and her husband John of Dagus Mines and Katlyn Rider and her husband Tom of Port Matilda; five grandchildren: Kody Price, Liliana Price, Nico Fantaske, Noralea Fantaske, and Amaya Fantaske; her brother, Richard Mertz and his wife Joni of Grant, PA; her paternal grandmother, Delores Mertz of St. Marys; her fiancé, Roland Lavigne of Ontario, Canada; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and by her beloved cat, Moe.

Besides her father, Marcy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Emeron and Rose Klein; and by her paternal grandfather, Richard Mertz.