William F. Applegarth, age 87, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Bill was born on September 2, 1931 in Washington, DC to the late William and Ora (Bassford) Applegarth. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Bill retired from ATandT. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1572, VFW Post 8794 in Whitehall, IBEW Local 2020, Telephone Pioneers of America John D. Burlie Chapter 89, Cres Club of ATandT. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Robert. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary; son, Gregg; brother, Eugene; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 5-7 pm Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Funeral service and interment will be held 10 am Thursday, April 4th at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St.