Carole A. Szuhaj

Carole Ann Szuhaj (née Brady) passed away surrounded by her family at Green House Cottages of Carmel on September 28, 2019 in Carmel, Indiana at the age of 76. Carole is survived by her sons, Matthew, Timothy and Bernard Szuhaj, her daughters-in-law, Suzanne Marie Szuhaj (née Woodward) and Jennifer Szuhaj (née Ritz), and her seven grandchildren, Samantha, Jake, Isabelle, Benjamin, Brady, Ethan, and Lily.

Carole was born on December 25, 1942 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Charles C. Brady and Pauline R. Brady (née Phillips). After graduating from Lilly-Washington High School in 1960, she matriculated to Mount Aloysius College where she earned an Associate’s degree with honors. She married her childhood sweetheart, Dr. Bernard Francis (“Bernie”) Szuhaj, on December 26, 1964 in their hometown of Lilly, PA. The couple welcomed three children, twins, Matt and Tim in January 1966, and younger brother, Bernie, in February 1967.

In addition to raising three active boys, Carole served as the long-time librarian at Sacred Heart School in Lombard, Illinois and later at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She enjoyed a full career at both schools, spreading the joy of reading to countless students and actively running numerous fundraisers to support literacy and receive school materials, including several Campbell Soup label collection drives.

Carole was an avid reader, daily crossword puzzle enthusiast, handmade–card artist and aspiring Jeopardy contestant, among other hobbies. She also enjoyed traveling the world with Bernie and spending time with her grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Library Association (http://www.ala.org/). The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers from Green House Cottages of Carmel and Visiting Angels, for their efforts, care, and dedication to Carole and her health.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner Buchanan – Carmel.