Karen Sue Hepler

Karen Sue Hepler Karen Hepler, 63, of 221 Center Street, Oil City, died at 1:00 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Born July 8, 1946, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Pauline V. Kisabeth Keller. She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Karen had been employed as Bar Manager at the former Franklin Club for over 20 years prior to becoming Co-owner of Yesterday's Lounge in 1993 with her close friend and business partner, Sam Leta. She is survived by her son, Wesley D. Hepler, of Franklin; her daughter, Michelle Brooks of Farrell, PA; her sister, Bonnie L. Hines, and her husband, John, of Franklin; and her 6 grandchildren, Matthew Jackson of Franklin, Danielle Harris and her husband, Aeric, of Oil City, Quinn Heffern of Franklin, Shaley Hepler of Franklin, Shaden Hepler of Franklin, and Abigail Bennett of Franklin. She is also survived by her 2 nieces, Tammy Keller, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Angela Pettigrew of Ringgold, Georgia. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Norman "Butch" Hepler. It was Karen's wish to have no public funeral services. A private service will be held at a later date at the convience of her family. Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Foundation or to the Humane Society. The Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com