Aeppli

Gary C. Aeppli, 56, of New Castle, passed away Thursday morning at his residence.

Born June 17, 1954, in New Castle, he was the son of Gerald C. and Martha R. Brown Aeppli. He married the former Pam Pitzer on July 13, 1987. Gary graduated from Neshannock High School in 1972. He was employed by Local 47 Plumber & Steam Fitters Union and had worked there for 35 years. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and camping.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, David W. Aeppli of Anderson, S.C.; one nephew, DJ Aeppli; and four nieces, Brandy Snyder, Nicole Lee, Laurie Beth Tomak and Amy (Aeppli) Arrigo.

<B>Aeppli— </B>Visitation for Gary C. Aeppli, who died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the <B>R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory</B>, 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.Funeral services will be held privately later.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lawrence/Mercer Unit, 3208B Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105.Online condolences may be received at cunninghamfh.com.