Jeffrey L. Appleman

Jeffrey L. Appleman, 75, of State College, formerly of Williamsburg and Hollidaysburg, passed away on January 15, 2026 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Altoona; son of the late Donovan H. and Annabelle (Isenberg) Appleman. Jeff was a Class of 1968 graduate of Williamsburg High School. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Education from Penn State University.

Jeff was a teacher of History and Economics for both Williamsburg Community School District and Hollidaysburg Area School District. He also coached the Ladies’ Basketball Teams at Williamsburg, Hollidaysburg, and Claysburg High Schools. Over his coaching career, he accumulated 549 wins, ranking third in Blair County for total wins in women’s basketball. In 1997, he led Williamsburg to a PIAA 1A state championship with an undefeated record of 32-0. Jeff was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Hollidaysburg. Jeff was an avid reader and enjoyed golfing, running, biking, spending time with his three grandchildren and beach vacations with his family. Jeff was a loyal fan of Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball, Pittsburgh Steelers Football, and all Penn State Nittany Lions sports.

Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Lois (Lang) Appleman; son, Michael J. Appleman (Natalie Ashmore); daughter, Kelley Myers (Brian); grandchildren: Evelyn, Kathryn, and Mason; brother, Don K. Appleman (Debbie); sister, Linda Kagerise (Bob); and dog, Newman.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 11:00AM until the 1:00PM Celebration of Life Memorial Service at the Williamsburg C&MA Church; 5270 Piney Creek Rd. Williamsburg, PA 16693.  

Memorials in Jeff’s memory may be made to the Williamsburg Lady Pirates Basketball Program; Tracy Colbert c/o 122 Cardinal Circle, Williamsburg, PA 16693; or Mending Hearts Animal Rescue Hollidaysburg, 4771 E Loop Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Williamsburg.

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