Suzanne M. Lear-South, 74, of Cedar Street, Bradford, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and sons at The Pavilion at BRMC.

Born August 19, 1950, in Erie, she was a daughter of the late Neal G. and Tonette "Toni" F. (Curcio) Lear. She was a 1968 graduate of Bradford High School.

On January 16, 1971, in St. Bernard Church, she married Robert A. South who survives.

After high school, Susie was employed at Case Cutlery in the shipping department. She also worked for Dan Ross at Colors Galore, and she was a private home decorator and did wallpapering. Susie also worked for Bradford Township as a cleaning contractor for 30 years, until retiring.

Susie was a member of St. Bernard's Church, and Zonta Club. She was a Cub Scout Mother, Boy Scout Leader while her children were younger, and she bowled on Thursday nights for 30 years. Suzanne enjoyed caring for her pets, gardening, and collecting items at garage sales.

Surviving in addition to her husband Bob, of 53 years, are two sons, David M. South, and Marc A. South, both of Bradford, one granddaughter, Abigail South of Erie, and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and many aunts and uncles.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 10 am to 11 am, at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Avenue, at 11:00 am funeral services will be held with Rev. Ed Walk, Associate Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com