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Leo J. Applin
1916 - 1995 (79 years)
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1. Leo J. Applin was born in 1916 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 25 Oct 1995 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US)
Notes:
Leo J. 'Scoop' Applin, 79, of 1867 Davis St., Elmira, passed away Oct. 25, 1995 at his home following a short illness.
He was born in Dansville, the only son of Edward and Monica Applin.
Leo was a veteran of World War II, having served 36 months as a Master Sergeant in the South Pacific. Following his retirement as a payroll supervisor with Ward LaFrance of Elmira, he continued as an active member of the Elmira Umpires Association. A reception in his honor was held after 20 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara (Earley) Applin; sons Michael and Christopher and daughter Kathleen of Elmira; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Ken Randall, and Jean Berger, all of Dansville, John and Doris Earley of Pine City, NY, and Kathryn and Charles Besanceney of Mansfield, PA; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Interment was in Woodlawn National Cemetery with full military honors. (GCE, November 30, 1995, p4)