Kenneth Aplis

Private family services have been held for Kenneth Aplis, 82, of Eastlake.
Mr. Aplis passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at Hospice House in Cleveland.
Born August 5, 1931 in Cleveland, he was a longtime Lake County resident.
Survivors include his loving wife of 21 years Jacquelyn (Stamer); sons, Brian Aplis of Willoughby and Darren Aplis; daughter, Terry Hirling; grandchildren, Alicia, Nicholas, Adriana, Barbara, Joshua, and Patrick Aplis and Shannon Huffman; step-children, Jonathan and Rachel Lipoff; brother, Irvin (Judy) Aplis of Solon; many nieces and nephews and their families and great-aunt Patsy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patsy and Ida (Ermin) Aplis and brother Pat Aplis.
He was a United States Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 678 Willowick-Eastlake and Lyndhurst Lodge 508 F. & A.M. in Lyndhurst. He enjoyed being with his family and friends and golfing, woodworking and he was an artist.
Mr. Aplis was a retired tool and die maker and worked at E Manufacturing in Eastlake.
The family encourages contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc., 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602.