Penfield Press
21 Nov 1902
Mary Jane Apker, wife of Franklin E. Hewitt, was born in Lewis Township, Lycoming Co., Pa. near Trout Run, Aug. 16, 1839. Her father was John Apker. Her mother, Jennie Clendennin Apker was the daughter of John Clendennin, a Revolutionary soldier. There were eight brothers, Robert, John, George, Andrew, Nicholas, Charles, Benjamin and David, and three sisters, Rebecca, Esther and Almira. Of these, George, Benjamin, David, Rebecca (Mrs. Hamby), and Esther (Mrs. A.L. Moore), are living. Mary was the eighth child.
Mrs. Hewitt lived her childhood years at the birthplace home. In 1855, her father moved the family yet at home to Bennett's Branch to lumber for the elder John DuBois. They made their home on what is now the Thompson farm at Mill Run. Mr. Apker lumbered about the present site of Winterburn.
At the father's home, on Nov. 21, 1858, Mary was married to Franklin E. Hewitt by Rev. J.D. Boyer of the church of the Messiah. The young couple lived with John B. Hewitt until April 28, 1861. Franklin having bought from
Israel Wilson upon the latter's leaving for the West a property at Penfield. The young couple then took up their abode at Penfield. In 1873, the fine residence, afterwards occupied was built and the family afterwards resided there.
Here then for nearly thirty years the one who has gone was the good angel of a model happy home. To the welfare of her dear ones were given the days and the toils of her life.
In realizing the ideal of what a home should be she gave herself but little relaxation and little of what the world calls pleasure. But she had a higher reward in the sincere love and devotion which husband and children so lavishly gave her.
There are three children, John Marshall, Thomas Burton, and Jennie Mabel (Mrs. O.R. Johnson). These were spared to become useful and respected and survive their beloved mother to miss her and mourn for her.
During the pastorate of Rev. E.M. Chilcote the deceased sought the blessing of pardon and peace at the altar of penitence. While about her home duties the experience of conversion came to her soul definite and joyous. She afterwards lived and at the close passed away in the faith of the Christian.
The disease which caused her death appeared on Sunday, Oct. 12, 1902. Physicians were at once consulted and diagnosed the trouble as the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to paralysis and decline of bodily powers. Every effort was made to help and heal, but in vain. On Thursday morning Nov. 13th at 4 o'clock she ceased to live on earth.
The funeral was at the home on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. A.B. Hooven spoke from the Scripture words "She is not dead but sleepeth." Rev.'s J.R. Ebner and D. Caldwell assisted in the service and W.L. Joyce was director. The hymns were "Shall We Gather at the River" which she had so often sung. "There'.. be no Dark Valley" and an anthem "The Lord is My Shepherd." The many present looked for the last time at the peaceful face of her, who for so many years as wife and mother and friend and neighbor, through life's shadows as well as its sunshine had so truly and unselfishly lived and had now gone to her reward.
The earthly remains were then tenderly borne to the Penfield cemetery and all was over.
(obituary provided by Barb Kopshina)
21 Nov 1902
Mary Jane Apker, wife of Franklin E. Hewitt, was born in Lewis Township, Lycoming Co., Pa. near Trout Run, Aug. 16, 1839. Her father was John Apker. Her mother, Jennie Clendennin Apker was the daughter of John Clendennin, a Revolutionary soldier. There were eight brothers, Robert, John, George, Andrew, Nicholas, Charles, Benjamin and David, and three sisters, Rebecca, Esther and Almira. Of these, George, Benjamin, David, Rebecca (Mrs. Hamby), and Esther (Mrs. A.L. Moore), are living. Mary was the eighth child.
Mrs. Hewitt lived her childhood years at the birthplace home. In 1855, her father moved the family yet at home to Bennett's Branch to lumber for the elder John DuBois. They made their home on what is now the Thompson farm at Mill Run. Mr. Apker lumbered about the present site of Winterburn.
At the father's home, on Nov. 21, 1858, Mary was married to Franklin E. Hewitt by Rev. J.D. Boyer of the church of the Messiah. The young couple lived with John B. Hewitt until April 28, 1861. Franklin having bought from
Israel Wilson upon the latter's leaving for the West a property at Penfield. The young couple then took up their abode at Penfield. In 1873, the fine residence, afterwards occupied was built and the family afterwards resided there.
Here then for nearly thirty years the one who has gone was the good angel of a model happy home. To the welfare of her dear ones were given the days and the toils of her life.
In realizing the ideal of what a home should be she gave herself but little relaxation and little of what the world calls pleasure. But she had a higher reward in the sincere love and devotion which husband and children so lavishly gave her.
There are three children, John Marshall, Thomas Burton, and Jennie Mabel (Mrs. O.R. Johnson). These were spared to become useful and respected and survive their beloved mother to miss her and mourn for her.
During the pastorate of Rev. E.M. Chilcote the deceased sought the blessing of pardon and peace at the altar of penitence. While about her home duties the experience of conversion came to her soul definite and joyous. She afterwards lived and at the close passed away in the faith of the Christian.
The disease which caused her death appeared on Sunday, Oct. 12, 1902. Physicians were at once consulted and diagnosed the trouble as the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to paralysis and decline of bodily powers. Every effort was made to help and heal, but in vain. On Thursday morning Nov. 13th at 4 o'clock she ceased to live on earth.
The funeral was at the home on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. A.B. Hooven spoke from the Scripture words "She is not dead but sleepeth." Rev.'s J.R. Ebner and D. Caldwell assisted in the service and W.L. Joyce was director. The hymns were "Shall We Gather at the River" which she had so often sung. "There'.. be no Dark Valley" and an anthem "The Lord is My Shepherd." The many present looked for the last time at the peaceful face of her, who for so many years as wife and mother and friend and neighbor, through life's shadows as well as its sunshine had so truly and unselfishly lived and had now gone to her reward.
The earthly remains were then tenderly borne to the Penfield cemetery and all was over.
(obituary provided by Barb Kopshina)
Penfield Press
21 Nov 1902
Mary Jane Apker, wife of Franklin E. Hewitt, was born in Lewis Township, Lycoming Co., Pa. near Trout Run, Aug. 16, 1839. Her father was John Apker. Her mother, Jennie Clendennin Apker was the daughter of John Clendennin, a Revolutionary soldier. There were eight brothers, Robert, John, George, Andrew, Nicholas, Charles, Benjamin and David, and three sisters, Rebecca, Esther and Almira. Of these, George, Benjamin, David, Rebecca (Mrs. Hamby), and Esther (Mrs. A.L. Moore), are living. Mary was the eighth child.
Mrs. Hewitt lived her childhood years at the birthplace home. In 1855, her father moved the family yet at home to Bennett's Branch to lumber for the elder John DuBois. They made their home on what is now the Thompson farm at Mill Run. Mr. Apker lumbered about the present site of Winterburn.
At the father's home, on Nov. 21, 1858, Mary was married to Franklin E. Hewitt by Rev. J.D. Boyer of the church of the Messiah. The young couple lived with John B. Hewitt until April 28, 1861. Franklin having bought from
Israel Wilson upon the latter's leaving for the West a property at Penfield. The young couple then took up their abode at Penfield. In 1873, the fine residence, afterwards occupied was built and the family afterwards resided there.
Here then for nearly thirty years the one who has gone was the good angel of a model happy home. To the welfare of her dear ones were given the days and the toils of her life.
In realizing the ideal of what a home should be she gave herself but little relaxation and little of what the world calls pleasure. But she had a higher reward in the sincere love and devotion which husband and children so lavishly gave her.
There are three children, John Marshall, Thomas Burton, and Jennie Mabel (Mrs. O.R. Johnson). These were spared to become useful and respected and survive their beloved mother to miss her and mourn for her.
During the pastorate of Rev. E.M. Chilcote the deceased sought the blessing of pardon and peace at the altar of penitence. While about her home duties the experience of conversion came to her soul definite and joyous. She afterwards lived and at the close passed away in the faith of the Christian.
The disease which caused her death appeared on Sunday, Oct. 12, 1902. Physicians were at once consulted and diagnosed the trouble as the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to paralysis and decline of bodily powers. Every effort was made to help and heal, but in vain. On Thursday morning Nov. 13th at 4 o'clock she ceased to live on earth.
The funeral was at the home on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. A.B. Hooven spoke from the Scripture words "She is not dead but sleepeth." Rev.'s J.R. Ebner and D. Caldwell assisted in the service and W.L. Joyce was director. The hymns were "Shall We Gather at the River" which she had so often sung. "There'.. be no Dark Valley" and an anthem "The Lord is My Shepherd." The many present looked for the last time at the peaceful face of her, who for so many years as wife and mother and friend and neighbor, through life's shadows as well as its sunshine had so truly and unselfishly lived and had now gone to her reward.
The earthly remains were then tenderly borne to the Penfield cemetery and all was over.
(obituary provided by Barb Kopshina)
21 Nov 1902
Mary Jane Apker, wife of Franklin E. Hewitt, was born in Lewis Township, Lycoming Co., Pa. near Trout Run, Aug. 16, 1839. Her father was John Apker. Her mother, Jennie Clendennin Apker was the daughter of John Clendennin, a Revolutionary soldier. There were eight brothers, Robert, John, George, Andrew, Nicholas, Charles, Benjamin and David, and three sisters, Rebecca, Esther and Almira. Of these, George, Benjamin, David, Rebecca (Mrs. Hamby), and Esther (Mrs. A.L. Moore), are living. Mary was the eighth child.
Mrs. Hewitt lived her childhood years at the birthplace home. In 1855, her father moved the family yet at home to Bennett's Branch to lumber for the elder John DuBois. They made their home on what is now the Thompson farm at Mill Run. Mr. Apker lumbered about the present site of Winterburn.
At the father's home, on Nov. 21, 1858, Mary was married to Franklin E. Hewitt by Rev. J.D. Boyer of the church of the Messiah. The young couple lived with John B. Hewitt until April 28, 1861. Franklin having bought from
Israel Wilson upon the latter's leaving for the West a property at Penfield. The young couple then took up their abode at Penfield. In 1873, the fine residence, afterwards occupied was built and the family afterwards resided there.
Here then for nearly thirty years the one who has gone was the good angel of a model happy home. To the welfare of her dear ones were given the days and the toils of her life.
In realizing the ideal of what a home should be she gave herself but little relaxation and little of what the world calls pleasure. But she had a higher reward in the sincere love and devotion which husband and children so lavishly gave her.
There are three children, John Marshall, Thomas Burton, and Jennie Mabel (Mrs. O.R. Johnson). These were spared to become useful and respected and survive their beloved mother to miss her and mourn for her.
During the pastorate of Rev. E.M. Chilcote the deceased sought the blessing of pardon and peace at the altar of penitence. While about her home duties the experience of conversion came to her soul definite and joyous. She afterwards lived and at the close passed away in the faith of the Christian.
The disease which caused her death appeared on Sunday, Oct. 12, 1902. Physicians were at once consulted and diagnosed the trouble as the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, leading to paralysis and decline of bodily powers. Every effort was made to help and heal, but in vain. On Thursday morning Nov. 13th at 4 o'clock she ceased to live on earth.
The funeral was at the home on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. A.B. Hooven spoke from the Scripture words "She is not dead but sleepeth." Rev.'s J.R. Ebner and D. Caldwell assisted in the service and W.L. Joyce was director. The hymns were "Shall We Gather at the River" which she had so often sung. "There'.. be no Dark Valley" and an anthem "The Lord is My Shepherd." The many present looked for the last time at the peaceful face of her, who for so many years as wife and mother and friend and neighbor, through life's shadows as well as its sunshine had so truly and unselfishly lived and had now gone to her reward.
The earthly remains were then tenderly borne to the Penfield cemetery and all was over.
(obituary provided by Barb Kopshina)
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