Charles Apple

As the CEO of AFCO Sales— a company founded by his grandfather— Charles was a dedicated and hardworking manufacturer’s representative. He was known for his unwavering positivity and strong family values. Charles loved his blended family wholeheartedly and was a dedicated supporter of his grandchildren, attending their sports games and activities. An avid traveler, he enjoyed exploring new places with his wife, Lee.

In retirement, Charles continued to serve his community as a volunteer with NCJW/CLE and the Heights Emergency Food Center, where he also served as Treasurer.

He is survived by his wife, Lee; children, Stephen (Jaye) Apple, Kevin (Shelby) Apple, Amanda Banchek, Susan Banchek, and Beth (Ben) Mellors; and grandchildren, Kaila Apple (Alex Heilman), Kyle Apple, Rachel Apple, Benny Apple, Eli Slepian, and Ari and Jonah Mellors and brothers Larry (Aileen) Apple and Bill (Donna) Apple.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the Berkowitz Kumin Berkowitz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights. Interment will follow immediately at Bet Olam Cemetery, 25796 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood. To view the service, please scroll down to the Services section and click on “JOIN LIVESTREAM.”

The family will sit shiva at the Apple residence, 19601 Van Aken Blvd., # 39, Shaker Heights, on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the NCJW/CLE (www.ncjwcleveland.org), the Seidman Cancer Center at University Hospitals (www.uhhospitals.org/locations/uh-seidman-cancer-center), or Park Synagogue’s Hunger Mitzvah Fund (www.parksynagogue.org).