Brian T. Appleton Sr.

Brian T. Appleton Sr.
Brian T. Appleton Sr., 49, of Mohnton, died July 31 in Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, Md. His wife and sons could not have wished for a better husband and father. Brian was the husband of Kathleen M. (Reedy) Appleton. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Melvin R. and Kathleen (Brown) Appleton. He was a graduate of William Allen High School in 1974, a graduate of Bloomsburg University in 1978 and earned his masters degree in business administration from St. Josephs University in 1987. Brian was an executive vice president for National Penn Bank, Boyertown, where he worked since 1987. He was a member of St. Benedicts Roman Catholic Church, where he served as a cantor. Brian was a Cub Scout leader for Pack 543 at Robeson Lutheran Church. He coached soccer and baseball for Governor Mifflin Youth Leagues. Brian was also a volunteer for Junior Achievement and active in the Habitat for Humanity, both in Reading. Survivors: He is also survived by two sons, Brian T. Jr. and Joseph J., both at home. There is also one brother, Kevin, husband of Corinne Appleton, of Reston, Va. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Benedicts Church. Entombment will be in Gethsemane Mausoleum. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m. Thursday in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan M. DePaul Memorial Fund, LaSalle Academy, 440 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607, in recognition of the outstanding spiritual and academic education provided by their caring and dedicated teachers.