Geraldine S. Marsh

In her early years, Gerry was employed at the former Rounds Basket Factory, Stockton, but most of her career was spent as a “custodial engineer” at Cassadaga Valley Middle-High School. While she halted her own schooling at age 16 to care for her parents and begin her own family, Gerry frequently boasted, following her retirement in 1995, that she had gone to high school for over 30 years.

Gerry was an auxiliary member of the J.W. Dill American Legion Post 434, Brocton, a former auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 1280, Cassadaga, regular attendee of the Sinclairville 76ers luncheons, and dedicated American Red Cross volunteer. She loved spending time with family, neighbors, and friends, who warmly knew her as Ger-Bear. She was a prolific embroiderer, enjoyed old-time country music, and played bingo at nearly every church, firehall, and community center in Chautauqua County (estimated at over 20,000 games played).

Gerry was the wife of the late Carl B. Marsh, Jr., who she married Oct. 21, 1952, and who died June 17, 1997; mother of Kathryn (William) Cornel of Atlanta, MI, Thomas (Natalie) Marsh of Jamestown, and the late Karen (Tim) Cave of Fredonia; grandmother of Kurt (Kerri) Smith, Korydon Smith (Julie Haase-Smith), Matthew and Zachary Cave, Michael (Kaitlyn) and Ashley Marsh, along with seven great-grandchildren; sister of five brothers and two sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gerry’s family extends deep gratitude to the Brocton Fire Company for their dedicated service and care. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Brocton Fire Company, 80 Lake Ave., Brocton, NY 14716.

Visitation is Thursday at 11am in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville, with a closing prayer at 1 pm, followed by a reception at American Legion Post 1280, Cassadaga. Private burial will be in Cassadaga Cemetery. Condolences at jordansinclairville.com.