Mark Todd Bradford, born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 11, 1967, age 59, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. Mark was a vibrant, kind-hearted soul with an infectious laugh whose joy for life touched everyone he met.
Growing up in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, Mark was active in his school and community from an early age. He graduated from Warrensville Heights High School in 1985, where he was a proud member of both the Warrensville Heights Debate Team and Football Team. Mark went on to attend Central State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Honoring a commitment to service, he served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Mark dedicated his life to helping others through his work professionally through Social Work and Crisis Management, a career that reflected his deep compassion and respect for all people.
Mark was baptized at an early age at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Mark served as an Acolyte and was a member as a Youth of the Sunday School. Throughout his life, he remained a faithful member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
An avid outdoorsman, Mark was happiest when he was on the water or exploring nature. Whether he was casting a fishing line, paddling his kayak along serene waters, or embarking on new travel adventures, Mark embraced every moment under the open sky.
Above all else, Family was the cornerstone of Mark’s life. Mark had recently purchased his retirement home in Warrensville Heights to be close to his mother and brother in the community where he grew up. He was a true friend to all who knew him and leaves behind a legacy of Love, Laughter, and Warm Memories.
Mark was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Rauls and Willie Kate Bradford; maternal grandparents, John and Lucille Page; Uncle, Roy Eugene Bradford; and Aunt, Peggy Page.
He is survived by his Father, Carl Louis Bradford; Mother, Lois Page Bradford Roberts; Brother, Carl Page Bradford; Uncles, Rauls Bradford and John Bradford; Aunts, Glenna Bradford Swafford (Raymond) and Elizabeth Betty Page Miller (Moreno); Cousins, Deidra Bradford Oates (Tony), Monica Reese, Valerie Samuel, Scott Ferguson, Hailey Carter, Zachary Brooks, and Lauren Reese; Goddaughter, Leeah Jones; along with a host of extended Family Members, Cousins, and dear Friends.