Margaret Appel, age 74, passed away peacefully at home in Nottingham, PA with her husband by her side.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Margaret was the daughter of the late Michael and Viola Cariola. She was raised in Drexel Hill where she graduated from Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School. Margaret was the beloved wife of Edward Appel.

She worked in administration with University of Pennsylvania for over 20 years and in the records department with Drexel University for almost a decade. Margaret volunteered as a candy striper for Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital. In her free time she loved to read – both novels and biographies.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Edward Appel, and her brothers Frank J. Cariola of King of Prussia, PA and Michael Cariola of Litchfield Park, AZ. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia Frantz, and her nephews, Anthony and Michael Cariola.

Margaret’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 20th, at Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 E. Fourth St. Media, PA 19063. There will be a visitation from 10:00-11:00 am followed by her funeral service at 11:00 am.  Burial to follow at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield.

Arrangements: Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home 15 E Fourth St. Media, PA 19063 www.haganfuneralhome.com