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Russell Appler Obituary
Born in Bay Shore, N.Y., he was a son of the late Russell Appler and Ruth (Nielsen) (Appler) Goodfellow.
Russell served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and then served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
He was a respiratory therapist who specialized in home care.
He was a member of the Paoli Presbyterian Church, Pottstown Aircraft Owners & Pilots, and the Pitcairn Squadron.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Karen Jo Finley Galen and husband Robert, Mary Elizabeth Dollar and friend Dennis Szabo, Kersten Appler Cunampio and husband Edyl; sons, Walter David Appler, Russell Francis Appler, Sr., Mikael Gene Appler and wife Paige; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
Preceded in death is sister, Carol Goodfellow Zajac.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service in the chapel at the Paoli Presbyterian Church, 255 S. Valley Road, Paoli, PA, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at 11 a.m.
The family will receive friends in the chapel on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Paoli Presbyterian Church, 255 S. Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301; or Seasons Hospice, 700 S. Henderson Road, Suite 225, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Arrangements are by the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Phoenixville, Pa. Condolences may be given at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com
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October 31, 2013
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