Gerald M. Appel, 77 of Auburn Twp., passed on May 3, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1947, in Cleveland to the late Sidney and Dorothy Appel (nee Mittleman).
Jerry was a devoted husband to Phyllis “Tracy”, a loving father to Courtney (Aaron) Evenchik, Benjamin (Jakana Thomas) Appel, and Chad (Denny Johnson) Appel, and an over-indulging grandfather to Rabbi Betzalel (Hindi), Shayna,
Zacharia, Max, and Noah. He is also survived by a sister, Bonnie (Gary) Hildebrand, brothers-in-law Mark (Jill) Friedman and David (Enid) Friedman.
After attending Cleveland Heights High School, he received his accounting degree from THE Ohio State University and became a certified public accountant A funeral service will be held on May 5, 2025 at 11am at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel at 1985 S. Taylor Road in Cleveland Heights followed by interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Solon.
Family will receive friends immediately following interment at Temple Israel Ner Tamid,1732 Lander Rd., Mayfield Hts. until 4:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Friendship Circle of Cleveland, 27900 Gates Mills Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH 44124-4734, or a charity of your choice.
Stephanie Katz (Farley)
Gerald M. Appel, 77 of Auburn Twp., passed on May 3, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1947, in Cleveland to the late Sidney and Dorothy Appel (nee Mittleman).
Jerry was a devoted husband to Phyllis “Tracy”, a loving father to Courtney (Aaron) Evenchik, Benjamin (Jakana Thomas) Appel, and Chad (Denny Johnson) Appel, and an over-indulging grandfather to Rabbi Betzalel (Hindi), Shayna,
Zacharia, Max, and Noah. He is also survived by a sister, Bonnie (Gary) Hildebrand, brothers-in-law Mark (Jill) Friedman and David (Enid) Friedman.
After attending Cleveland Heights High School, he received his accounting degree from THE Ohio State University and became a certified public accountant A funeral service will be held on May 5, 2025 at 11am at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel at 1985 S. Taylor Road in Cleveland Heights followed by interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Solon.
Family will receive friends immediately following interment at Temple Israel Ner Tamid,1732 Lander Rd., Mayfield Hts. until 4:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Friendship Circle of Cleveland, 27900 Gates Mills Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH 44124-4734, or a charity of your choice.
Avi (Allan) Weiss
May his memory be a blessing and an inspiration to all