August 5, 1936 – March 25, 2026
Harold J. Wilkins, 89, of Great Valley, NY died Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026 at Bradford Manor following a long illness.
Born August 5, 1936 in Great Valley, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred and Neva Aumock Wilkins. He was married June 26, 1970 to the former Alberta Jones, who predeceased him in 2008.
He attended Ellicottville High School, and served in the United States Army from 1959 – 1960.
Harold had been employed as an operating engineer with the Local 17, Buffalo, NY for over 40 years, retiring in 2000.
He was an avid bass player and singer, playing with several local bands through the years. He enjoyed working with his hands and was an excellent carpenter.
Surviving are: a daughter, Diane (Gary) Bull, Great Valley, NY; a son, Duane (Natalie) Wilkins, OH; three stepdaughters, Debbie (Gary) Burner, WV, Kim (Joel) Winship, Kill Buck, NY, Robin Quattrone, WV; two stepsons, Douglas (Carol) Poling, Mark (Cindy) Poling, both of Great Valley, NY; 26 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two granddaughters, Andrea Poling and Melanie Maxwell, a great-granddaughter, Winnie Windnagle, and two stepsons, Craig Poling and Michael Poling.
There will be no visitation.
A graveside memorial service will be held in Willoughby Cemetery, Great Valley, NY at the convenience of the family.
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.
