Susan A. Bruning

Susan A. Bruning, 82, of Middleport, died Dec. 21, 2019 in the Medina Memorial Hospital North Wing following a long illness. She was born Jan. 22, 1937 in the Town of Royalton to Walter and Alice (Reabolt) Bruning and was a lifelong resident of this area.

Susan attended Morrisville College in 1957, where she obtained her license as a registered nurse. She worked as an RN for Medina Hospital for 33 years, at BOCES for three years and at Genesee Memorial for five years prior to retiring in 1995. Susan was an avid traveler who visited many places, including several national parks and the states of Hawaii and Florida. She was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and was Past President of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. She also was a member of the Royalton Historical Society and the Middleport Senior Citizens. She enjoyed reading inspirational books and books about animals, making crafts and tending to flowers. While she was a great cat lover, she enjoyed dogs as well.

Miss Bruning was predeceased by her brothers, Duane and Clayton Bruning; and a nephew, Howard Bruning.

She is survived by her sisters, Anita (the late Paul) Markham of Michigan and Jean Bruning of Middleport; brothers, Fay (Karen) Bruning of Florida and Rev. Alton (Margaret) Bruning of Virginia; sister-in-law, Janet Bruning of Lockport; as well as several generations of nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Sat., Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 133 Telegraph Road, Middleport, where her funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. immediately following visitation. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to a charity or organization of your choice.

Susan’s arrangements have been entrusted to Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home of Middleport. To share a special memory of Susan, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.