Obituary of Carol Marsh

Carol Thomas Sullivan Marsh Carol Thomas Sullivan (Marsh), age 55, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 13th 1956 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late, Judge F. Joseph Thomas and Adele Ann "Jinx" Thomas. Carol attended Villa Maria High School in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania and graduated from Villa Maria College in Erie, PA. She lived in the Erie Area for over 35 years and worked many years for Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and most recently for the Wine and Spirits store in Summit Township. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Thomas Bollenbacher, and her brother, Jim Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Greg Marsh, daughter, Jacqueline Sullivan and her fiancé, Jesse Hanson, of Pittsburgh, son, Joseph Sullivan, Jr., of Erie, stepson, Peter Marsh and wife, Shannon of Florida, stepson, Michael Marsh, of Florida, brother, John M. Thomas and his wife Marie, of Brighton, MI, sister, Susan Thomas and husband, Dick Schaefer, of Erie, sister, Mary Thomas and husband Mike Doll, of Bayonne, NJ, nieces: Erin Thomas Higgins, Adele, Leanne, and Laura Schaefer and nephew Brian Thomas. Carol was a brave, compassionate, and spontaneous woman who enjoyed bridge, traveling, and walking, biking, and boating on Presque Isle. Carol had an adventurous palate, taking great joy in eating and experiencing food and wine. Carol's greatest joy, however, was being a mother and spending time with her, husband, children, and family. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Road on Sunday, July 22nd from 1 to 3 pm and are invited to attend a Commemorative Service at 3 pm. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Carol's favorite place, Presque Isle State Park, through the PA Parks and Forest Foundation at paparksandforests.org. Enhance your memorial with a slideshow and video