Suzanne Bradford

Age 71, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton. She was born August 1, 1954 in Canton to Frank and Helen (Kirven) Louive. She was a cook for several years and a member of the Canton Eagles.

She is survived by a son, Joe (Tabitha Wilson) Leatherman of Canton, daughter, Suelynn Leatherman of Canton, 3 sisters, Jennifer Payton of Ft. Wayne, IN, Louise Louive of Myrtle Beach, SC, Rosa Buxton of Louisville, 3 brothers, Lawrence Louive of Massillon, Joe Louive of Wichita, KS, Sam Louive of Ft. Wayne, IL, 4 grandchildren, Brittini and Vikki Taylor, Joe Leatherman Jr. and Anthony and 12 grandchildren and one on the way. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nells "Ted" Bradford, 4 sisters, Elizabeth Flemming, Mary Waseman, JoAnn Keister, Veronica Stout and 2 brothers, Frank and James Louive.

A gathering of friends and family will be Friday 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.