John A. Appleton, 79, of StateCollege, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.Born May 15, 1932, in Port Matilda, he was a son of the late John S. Appleton and Violet DeAngelo Appleton Dean. On April 21, 1960 he married Marion Louise Laird, who preceded him in death.
John was employed at several local farms as a farmhand. He also worked for the Borough of State College, and as the custodian of the Gardenhouse Apartments. He attended the Hannah United Methodist Church.
John is survived by two brothers,James Appleton and William Appleton, both of Port Matilda, one sister, Allice Redmond of Norristown, PA, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents,he was preceded in death by two brothers; Ed Appleton, Irvin Dean, and his stepfather Earl Dean.
A memorial service will be held at the Port Matilda United Methodist Church,209 S. Main St.,Port Matilda, PA, on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Lysa Gibbs officiating. Friends will be received at the church, at 10:30 am, prior to the memorial service. Burial will follow in Black Oak Cemetery, Worth Township.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., Bellefonte.