Suzanne J. Brown 1947-2026

She was a daughter, sister, wife, stepmom and grandmother, cousin, friend and teacher, and a former member of Christ Church Presbyterian.

Susy was born a twin on Feb. 22, 1947, the daughter of the late Harry and Betty Steele Harris. She graduated from Boardman High School and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education from Youngstown State University.

Suzanne’s goal of teaching art became a reality when she began her career as an art teacher at Austintown Fitch High School for 30 years.

On June 30, 1996, Suzanne married Larry Brown and they enjoyed 30 years of memories, involving traveling, entertaining friends and family, spending winters in Florida, gardening, golfing and participating in many art functions.

Suzanne was an active member of several local art societies, winning many awards as well as teaching classes at the Estero Art League in Florida. She also entered shows at the Butler Museum of American Art.

Suzanne belonged to the Women’s Federation, Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society, Trumbull Art Gallery, Youngstown Panhellenic Association, Austintown Teachers’ Association and the Delta Kappa Gamma Society.

She exhibited her artwork at the YWCA and oversaw hanging the juried artwork at art shows until recently.

Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents and by her twin brother, Richard.

She is survived by her dedicated husband, Larry; her stepdaughter, Terri; stepson and daughter-in-law, Larry and Mary Beth Brown; step-granddaughter, Maggie; and many dear cousins, relatives and friends.

Family and friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at the Fox Funeral Home, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Larry Bowald from Canfield Presbyterian Church.

Interment will follow in Canfield City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Suzanne to the Butler Museum of American Art or to Hospice of the Valley.

A special thanks to all who visited, sent cards and made calls to Suzanne during this time, and to Hospice of the Valley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the family.

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