Suzanne Radcliffe

Suzanne Radcliffe, age 96 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 5, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Charles and Martha Laukhart. Suzanne graduated from Julienne High School and Attended Good Samaritan Nursing School in Dayton. She went on to lead a long career as a nurse earning her the respect of her colleagues. She worked for Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, OH, an OBGYN, as well as for an Eye Physician Practice for many years. She loved her grandkids and being a grandma, and great-grandma was her greatest joy. She loved walking, especially with her beloved dog, Tallie.

She is preceded in death by her Father, Charles Laukhart, Mother, Martha Laukhart, Infant Son, Charles Radcliffe, Husband of 55 years, Richard Radcliffe, Sr., and Brother, Michael Laukhart.

Suzanne is survived by her Daughters, Kathleen "Kathy" (Brewster) Ellis of Salado, TX, and Linda Gibbons of Dayton, OH; Son, Richard "Rick" (Kathryn) Radcliffe Jr. of Salado, TX; Grandchildren, Elizabeth (Trevor) Morris of Dayton, OH, David (Olivia) Gibbons of Brooklyn, NY, Alixandra (Chris) Benke of Round Rock, TX, and, Trevor Radcliffe of Salado, TX; Three great-grandchildren, Isla Benke, of Round Rock, TX, Avery Morris of Dayton, OH, and Madeline Gibbons-Moy of Brooklyn, NY; and siblings, Mary McConkey of Twisp, WA and Louise Laukhart, of Dayton, OH.