Pearl E. Conklin

Pearl E. (Frutchey) Conklin, age 87 of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2016. She was born on November 16, 1928 in Waverly, NY, daughter of the late Alonzo and Lillian (Connors) Frutchey. Pearl is survived by her loving husband of over 70 years, Kenneth R. Conklin; their three children, Connie (Eric) Westmiller of Ithaca, Linda (David) Bennett of Elmira, and Kenneth R. Conklin II of Ithaca, and her dog Rusty. She had ten grandchildren, Robert (Kara) Jankowski, New Hampshire, Michael Jankowski, North Carolina, Heidi (Damian) Saks, Horseheads, Jeremy Conklin, Katherine (Ian) Marsh, Meggan Conklin, Ithaca, Timothy Jankowski, North Carolina, Eric Bennett, Elmira, Chad (Alicia) Westmiller and Brittany Westmiller of Ithaca. Pearl had several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Pearl was employed at the West Elmira Drug store and retired as a Domestic Engineer. Through the years she was a member of the VFW, Ukrainian club, Moose Lodge and Catholic War Vet. Pearl enjoyed nights on the town with her husband and spending time with her family. Some of her fondest memories were watching "her babies" swim in her pool. She was loved and cherished by her husband and family. Family and friends are invited to a time of sharing and remembrance in honor of Pearl on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 1-3 PM at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY. A prayer service will follow after at 3 PM. The burial service will be held on Tuesday, January 12th at 1 PM at St. Mary's Cemetery in Horseheads, NY. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Pearl's name to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 or your local SPCA. Her guestbook may be signed at www.olthof.com.