Catherine V. (Blackburn) Cessna

Catherine V. “Cass” Cessna, 94, of Briar Valley Road, Bedford, Twp., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.

Mrs. Cessna was born in Bedford Twp., PA on February 26, 1928, daughter of the late William E. and Carrie (Imler) Blackburn.

On June 8, 1952, Catherine married Norman A. Cessna. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2002.

She is survived by son-Raymond W. Cessna of Eighty Four, PA; son- Richard D. husband of Lisa (Caldwell) Cessna, Scenery Hill, PA; grandchildren- Nicholas R., Carrie E., Emma L., Grace Catherine; great grandson- Davin and numerous nieces and nephews. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband- Norman, and brothers- Robert "Turk" Blackburn and Richard Blackburn.

Mrs. Cessna was a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1950. She was a very talented oil painter and taught oil painting for 20 years.

Catherine was a member and former Deacon and Elder of the Bedford Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, Washington County, PA.

She was a lifelong lover of nature and enjoyed all things outdoors.

Catherine was a kind-hearted and generous lady who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Friends and family may call from 10-11AM on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford with a Funeral Service at 11:00AM with Pastor Jack Miller officiating.

Interment at Woods Church Cemetery.

A special thanks to Grane Hospice and all of her care givers through the years.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneral.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford.