Carla M. Runfola – Monessen
Obituaries
November 23, 2022

Carla M. Runfola – Monessen

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Carla M. Runfola, 76, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at her home. She was born in North Charleroi, on Feb. 19, 1946, daughter of the late Michael and Gloria Forty Guerra. Carla was a graduate of Monessen High School and was retired from Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, having worked as a site monitor. She is survived by her children, Jill M. Runfola of Donora, Jan Runfola of Monessen and Matthew Hlodan of Monessen; an aunt, Eleanor Clark of Belle Vernon; and cousins, Kenneth Clark Jr., Kim Clark, Lisa Clark and Amy Beth Grubb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Q. Cope. She will be laid to rest in St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Monessen. Private funeral services entrusted to DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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