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Monday, April 16, 2018

Obituary: Terry L. Perkins, 66, Coudersport


Terry L. Perkins, 66, of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 in UPMC Cole, Coudersport.  Born August 11, 1951, in Ulysses, PA, he was the son of Dorr A. “Bud” and Edna M. Empson Perkins.  On May 12, 2006, at Colton Point, Wellsboro, PA, he married the former Diane Housler, who survives.  He was employed as an x-ray technician on pipeline construction for many years.  Surviving besides his wife, Diane, are:  two daughters, Becky (Brian) David of Ashland, PA and Kym (Tim) Rice of Wellsboro, PA;  two step-children, Tiffany (Kevin) Gledhill of Coudersport and Lindsay (Derrick) Lathrop of Little Elm, TX;    nine grandchildren, Stephanie, Ashley, Hailey, Ashlyn, Sydney, Aaron, Isaac, Anderson, and Rylee;  his father of Westfield, PA;  two brothers, Gary (Teresa) Perkins of Coudersport and Kenneth J. (Tammy) Perkins of Ulysses;  a sister, Carla Baumgarner of Wellsboro;  nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his mother; and a sister-in-law, Melody Perkins.  A memorial gathering will be held on a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Patterson Cancer Center, c/o UPMC Cole, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915.  Arrangements are entrusted to Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.