Gloria May Appel, 87 of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, PA. Her husband Henry G. Appel, Sr. died in 2001. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Twp., PA.
She is survived by her children: Thomas Appel, Richard Appel and his wife Judi, Carolyn Linderman and her husband Tom; daughter-in-law: Mickey Appel; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband Henry, a son Henry “Hank” Appel, Jr. and a grandson died earlier.
Memorial Service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, Mar. 31 in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton 18040, with a calling period 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Tom Rubino
March 29, 2017 at 12:42 pm
Tom and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.
Pat O’Brien
March 29, 2017 at 1:14 pm
Dear Tom and family.
My sincere condolences to you and yours.
We at CA are all thinking of you.
Pat
Jo Marie dickinson
March 29, 2017 at 6:28 pm
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers 🙏🏻.
Carolyn Knute
March 30, 2017 at 2:39 am
I took care of mother at MHS. Great woman loved her spirit. She always told me I reminded her of her daughter Carolyn and she thanked me for everything. I wish I could have known her more and did more with her. Such good family my sincere condolence. Thomas I am sorry.
Louise Diiorio
March 30, 2017 at 9:00 am
Tom,
My condolences to you and your family. May you take comfort in knowing she is resting now is God’s embrace.
Elizabeth (Panning) Cecchettini
March 30, 2017 at 9:48 am
Our parents and family shared so many good times with “The Appels”….and friendship with Gloria spanned decades. We hold those memories dear, and will never forget your mom’s hospitality, good cheer and many kindnesses. Her friendship will certainly be missed. May God comfort you all. My sincere condolence.
Adriane Hunt
March 30, 2017 at 11:26 am
Tom,
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this very sad and difficult time.
Sincerely,
Adriane Hunt
Betty Muecke
March 30, 2017 at 12:34 pm
Gloria was a dear friend and my spiritual mentor. She took me to my first Bible study at the Dutch Reformed church, encouraged me to assist with the special Sunday school class at Luther Memorial, and gave me a Bible to help with my spiritual growth. (Bet she had no idea what she set in motion!) After my Mom died, Gloria was like a grandmother to our two children, attending preschool programs and welcoming Sue and Chris into her always child-friendly home. I have so many wonderful memories of outings to Holmdel Park to feed ducks and times she and Henry welcomed us into their home. We rejoice that she is now resting in the arms of our Lord – but feel such sadness at the hole she leaves in so many hearts. Our sympathy to all the family for your loss.
With love, Betty Muecke