David Lee Apple, 83, of Austin, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. He was born on February 2, 1942, in Dayton, OH, the son of the late Virginia (Guy) Apple. He is the husband of Isleta M. (Weaks) Apple.

David is a graduate of Kiser High School, Dayton and worked for Platt Manufacturing, Dayton, as the Vice President of Operations in the machine shop. After retirement he worked for Seals Pro Hardware, Coudersport, and the Potter County maintenance department. David was a certified rescue diver and shipwreck diver. He also enjoyed woodworking, metal working, floral gardening, and fishing. He also loved working on old cars, earlier in life his love for old cars also included drag racing. David was a jack of all trades and built his family four-bedroom home in Austin. David had the best sense of humor and loved being around people, he was loved and will be missed by many.

In addition to his wife, David is survived by daughters: Julie (Stuart) Billington of Tipp City, OH; and Devon (Joseph) Mack of Pittsburgh; grandsons: Jared and Thomas Billington; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, David was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis (Brock) Apple, and a sister, June Rae Wilhite.

A celebration of David's life will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the American Legion, Potter Post 192, 2 Buffalo St., Coudersport, PA, from 1-4 pm. The family suggest memorial contributions in David's name to be made to the Teacher's Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Ln., Coudersport, PA 16915, or Volunteers That Care, P.O. Box 750, Coudersport, PA 16915, or St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. The family have entrusted David's arrangements to the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East St, Coudersport, PA 16915. To share a memory or condolence with his family visit www.thomasfickinger.com.

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Bart Seelig

August 5, 2025

Our hearts go out to Isleta and Devon and all of those who knew and loved David. We were so lucky to have known him!
I think it was a testament to David's personality that I recall early on in our friendship when he worked at Seal's. We would stop in for an item that we needed (We were actually customers) and there would be a group of individuals around David (Trying to look like he was working). These guys did not come there because they needed something - they came there to hang out with David. They came there because he had a personality larger than life. They came there because they liked David. From our kids and grandson to our relatives, to our friends, David left an ever-lasting impression, and he will be missed by all.

Love Stacey, McKenzie, Hunter and Bart Seelig

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Kelsy Wickersham Gross

August 2, 2025

He wasn´t my blood, but he was my Uncle Davey, and helped make my childhood magic. He was loved in life, and forever.

Kelsy Wickersham Gross

Amy W Reed

July 31, 2025

I have so many fond memories of my Uncle David. He could make my mom laugh so easily and he would tell us gross jokes and my mother would scold him laughing. He was such a sweet, kind and loving brother to her. When my mother passed it was so nice having him there and he kept us laughing and he told so many stories. He made a real impact on our lives, my brothers and I. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss, you´re in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Amy Wilhite Reed

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