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Connie L. Perkins,
Connie L. Perkins,

Connie L. Perkins

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May 6, 1942 – June 13, 2025

Connie L. Perkins, 83, of Great Valley, NY died Friday evening, June 13, 2025 at the Absolut Care of Allegany following a long illness.

Born May 6, 1942 in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Dorothy Dunkleman Pearl. She was married July 9, 1976 to Allen F. Perkins Sr., who survives.

She was a graduate of Rushford High School, Class of 1960.

Connie had been employed with Prestolite in Arcade, NY for over 35 years, retiring as a line supervisor in 2004.

She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, was an avid country music fan and enjoyed watching her TV programs. She was a member of the Ellicottville American Legion Post 659.

Surviving besides her husband are: a daughter, Pat (Ken) Fisher, Great Valley, NY; a son, Blaine (Erica) Reardon, Kill Buck, NY; two stepdaughters, Tina (David) Breman, Olean, NY, Rosie Fedorwitz, Franklinville, NY ; a stepson, Allen (Kim) Perkins Jr., Great Valley, NY; two sisters, Cindy Pearl, Salamanca, NY, Sue Matusiak, Arcade, NY; three brothers, Butch (Ruth) Pearl, Ellicottville, NY, Jack (Margo) Pearl, Great Valley, NY, Robert (Shiela) Pearl, Kill Buck, NY; several grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was predeceased by a son, Sean P. Reardon, two sisters, Judy (Herbert) Manning and Barb Ehman, and five brothers, David Pearl, Calvin Pearl, Rick Ehman, Doug Ehman, and Russel Ehman.

There will be no visitation.

Private graveside services were held in Green Cemetery. Great Valley, NY.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.


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