Lila Pepperman-Hewitt

Lila Pepperman-Hewitt, beloved aunt

COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Lila Pepperman-Hewitt, 99, of Coudersport, formerly of Coneville, passed away Saturday (Feb. 22, 2025) in Sweden Valley Manor, Couder-sport.

Born Saturday, Aug. 8, 1925, in Coneville, she was a daughter of Thomas J. and Frankie Sprague Pepperman. She was married to Jack D. Hewitt, who passed away Feb. 10, 2017.

Lila was a graduate of Shinglehouse High School.

She was employed for many years as a secretary for the Department of Agriculture. After her retirement, Lila worked with her brother, Si Pepperman, in his auction business.

In her youth, Lila was a member of the United Brethren Church in Coneville and later became a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Coudersport. She was a talented organist, having played at many churches during Sunday services.

She enjoyed bowling, having belonged to a league in Coudersport. She loved to go shopping in Olean, N.Y. with her niece, Nan Pepper. Lila was always dressed to a "T."

Lila is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Nan Pepper of Coudersport.

Lila was predeceased by her parents; her husband; five brothers; and four sisters.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday (Feb. 27, 2025) at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 S. Union St., Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at noon, with Pastor Donald Caskey of the First Presbyterian Church, Coudersport, officiating. Burial will be in Rathbone Cemetery, Coneville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lila's name may be made to the Sweden Valley Manor Patient Activity Fund, 1028 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915.

Lila's family entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Lila, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.