It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Susan Searles Braatz of Alpine, New York, who passed away on October 19, 2022, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ward Searles and Anna Searles; and her brother Gordon. She is survived by : her husband Herbert Braatz; her siblings, Fordyce Searles and Rose Ann Simpkins; and her cousins, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, Janice Shuler Oshiro and Colleen Shuler. She is also survived by several nieces and great nieces.

Memorial contributions in Susan's name may be made to: Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 108, Mecklenburg, NY 14863.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home