Jack H. Pearl

Jack H. Pearl, 71, of Route 98, Humphrey, NY passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning, September 20, 2025.

Born April 16, 1954 in Springville, NY, he was the son of the late Cecil and Dorothy Dunkleman Pearl. He was married April 9, 1977 in Salamanca to the former Margo Swihart, who survives.

Jack attended Ellicottville High School.

He lived a life defined by independence, hard work, and the quiet pride of doing things his own way. In his earlier years, he worked as a logger before becoming an owner-operator, spending more than four decades on the road as a long-haul truck driver. Behind the wheel of his tractor trailer, he logged countless miles across the country until his retirement in 2023.

Closer to home, Jack built his own house, creating a place where his family could gather and grow. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. His fudge, chocolate chip cookies, and especially his peanut butter frosting became family traditions and favorites that will be deeply missed.

Jack’s legacy is one of grit, strength, and devotion. He lived as he wished, never needing approval from anyone, and leaves behind memories of a man who was true to himself from beginning to end.

In addition to his wife of 48 years, he is survived by two sons, Jason (Alicia) Pearl, Great Valley, NY, Joshua (Kristen) Pearl, Ellicottville, NY; a daughter, Melissa (Benjamen Roblee) Pearl, West Valley, NY; a sister, Cindy Pearl, Salamanca, NY; two brothers, Butch (Ruth) Pearl, Ellicottville, NY, Robert (Sheila Decker) Pearl, Salamanca, NY; grandchildren, Cole, Star, Jayce, Jackson, Justin, Lilly, Jack, and Ainsleigh; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Johnathon C. Pearl, two sisters, Judy Manning and Connie Perkins, and two brothers, David Pearl and Calvin Pearl.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Peter Stokes officiating.

Burial will be in Green Cemetery, Great Valley, NY.

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