Howard Tallman Searles Jr. Obituary
The memory of Howard Tallman Searles Jr. of Odessa, New York, who passed away on January 11, 2026 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Tallman Searles Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Searles and Elizabeth Searles; his wife Marietta Knisley Searles; his siblings, Fred Searles and Sally Booth; and his siblings-in-law, Edward MacDonald, Bruce Milne, Eugene Knisley, John Knisley and Kathleen Blackburn.
He is survived by: his children, Alan Searles of Odessa, NY and Carol French (Rick) of Bradford, NY; his grandchildren, Shannon (Mat) and Aaron (Megan); his great grandchildren, Dominik and Colton; his granddaughter Mary Beth Huber (James) of Raleigh, NC; his great grandchildren, Bryan and Timothy; his sisters, Christine Milne, Dorene MacDonald, Marion Buck (Richard) and Isabel Mroczkowski (Jack); and his sister-in-law Patricia Searles. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Odessa Baptist Church, PO Box 149, Odessa, NY 14869.
