Suzanne H. Caplan

CAPLAN: Suzanne H. Caplan, age 81, of Dormont, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, after a prolonged period of illness. She was born on Dec. 11, 1943, the second daughter of Samuel H. and Mildred Caplan. A 1962 graduate of Taylor Allderdice, Suzanne was an engaged citizen, demonstrating against the Vietnam War and for civil rights. Following her father’s death in 1972 she took over Pittsburgh Glove Manufacturing Company, running the business for 20-plus years. Suzanne wrote several business books and was a popular speaker, particularly committed to small and women-owned businesses. A lifelong Steelers fan, Suzanne said that the best moment of her life was sitting in a cold, damp Tulane University stadium on Jan. 12, 1975, to watch her team win their first Super Bowl. Suzanne is survived by friends including Jean, Sara, Maura, Wendy, Kathy Rose and David; her sister Naida (Caplan) Schwartz, brother-in-law Joel Schwartz, niece Harriet Schwartz and nephew Howard Schwartz; cousin Ricki Suzanne Liff; and nephew and nieces of her heart, Graham, Ann and Kathy. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh or your preferred support/advocacy organization. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Ball Funeral Chapel, Inc. PJC