This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Hepler, Brinker, Mohney, Stahlman, Imhoof, McKellip, Butler, Gray, Smith Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/2264/mb.ashx Message Board Post: also see original clipping attached. Source and date of clipping not known. Jesse E. Hepler, one of Clarion county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his late home at Fairmount City, Sunday, Dec. 9, 1906, at 6:40 a.m., aged 75 years, 6 months, and 17 days. Several months ago Mr. Hepler became paralyzed in his lower limbs and while he was not afflicted with any organic disease, yet he gradually grew weak and weaker until the end came. Deceased was the oldest child of Adam and Catharine Brinker Hepler, of sacred memory, and was born on the Hepler homestead in Limestone Twp., this county, on May 22, 1831. He became a farmer, one of the most successful in all this section, and amassed a nice little fortune by hard work and careful management. On March 14, 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth A. Mohney who, during the almost 53 years of their earthly pilgrimage together, proved an helpmeet in every sense of the term. To this long and happy union were born seven children; viz., Raymond, of Red Bank Twp., Armstrong Co.; Dr. A. J., of New Bethlehem; Mrs. G. G. Stahlman, of Frogtown, and Dr. P. E. of Bridgeport, O. Also, Clara, Barney and Maudie, who preceded their father to the spirit world. Up until 1892 Mr. Hepler with his family lived on the Hepler plantation almost within sight of the homestead where he was born. Increasing age caused him to dispose of his beautiful farm to his son, Dr. P. E. and _____ purchased a lovely home at Fairmount where he and his wife resided in peace, comfort and happiness ever since. Two years ago the 14th of March, Mr. and Mrs. Hepler celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage; and the outpouring of friends and relatives from far and near demonstrated forcibly the very high esteem in which this aged couple was held. When quite a young man, years before he was married, Mr. Hepler joined the Reformed church and remained an active and consistent member of that body up to the time of his death. In addition to his widow and the living children above mentioned, deceased is survived by 20 grand children and 6 great grand children. He is also survived by three brothers; viz., William and Samuel, of Frogtown, and Thomas, of Frampton. His widow is one of six sisters all of whom are now widows; viz., Mrs. Sarah Imhoof, Mrs. Catherine McKellip, Mrs. Maria Butler, Mrs. Chrissie Gray, Mrs. Rebecca Smith, and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hepler. On Monday evening, Dec. 10, private funeral services were held at the residence by the deceased's pastor, Rev. J. M. Evans; and on Tuesday morning more public exercises were held in the Reformed church at Frogtown, also conducted by Pastor Evans, after which, interment under the direction of Mr. Hoy, of New Bethlehem, was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.