Philip J. Plappert, Jr., 86, a longtime resident of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

Philip was born in Pottsville on February 15, 1938, a son of the late Philip Sr., and Julia (Duby) Plappert.  He was a 1957 graduate of the Pottsville High School, and then served in the United States Army.

Philip was retired, having worked as a manager for Thom McAn shoe stores in the Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, along with several other stores in the Reading and King of Prussia areas.  After retirement, he worked as a custodian and bus driver for the Pottsville School District, and was also a bus driver for Avenues.

Philip had a lifelong love of music, and enjoyed playing both the saxophone and clarinet, and was a member of the Cressona Band.  He was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Pottsville, and also the Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife, Anne (Hulahan) Plappert in 1984.

He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Corrigan of Hamburg, his niece and god daughter, Monica Fala of Lansdale, and his best friend and caregiver, Maryanne Gudinas of Palo Alto.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend scripture services which will he held on Friday, October 25th, 2024 at 11 AM at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 West Market Street, Pottsville.  A viewing will be held from 10 am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Philip will be laid to rest following military honors at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Pottsville immediately following the service.

You may leave an online condolence at www.schlitzerallenpugh.com.