Thomas C. Appel Jr, 43 of Fredericktown, (PA formerly of Murrysville, PA) passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, August 29, 2021.

He was born February 7, 1978 in Pittsburgh, PA a son of Thomas C. Appel and Susan Donovan Appel of Fredericktown, PA who survive.

Mr. Appel was a 1996 graduate of Beth Center High School and graduated Cum Laude from Clarion University with a Bachelor's degree in Business.

He previously owned and operated Appel Construction of Murrysville PA.

Tom was a member of the Owl's Club Fredericktown and the American Legion Post # 391.

He enjoyed camping, skiing, the outdoors, sports cars and motorcycles. He loved his dogs and flying and was working to obtain his pilot's license. Tom loved people. He lived life one day at a time to the fullest. He is gone too soon and he will be missed by all that were related to him and all who knew him.

Surviving in addition to his parents are two daughters Eve and Olivia Appel of Murrysville; a sister Jessica Appel of Charleroi, PA; his former wife Sheri Wade Appel of Murrysville, PA.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 1 to 4 PM in the Greenlee's Fredericktown Funeral Home, Ltd., 42 Bank St. at Crawford Rd. Fredericktown, PA.