Brenda L. Cessna, 55, of Penfield died suddenly and unexpectedly while peacefully sleeping in her home Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.
Born April 5, 1960 in DuBois, she was the daughter of Bernard Ankeny and Margaret (Jones) Kengersky. Her mother survives her and lives in Falls Creek.
On Oct. 27, 1979, she married her husband, Craig B. Cessna, who survives.
She is survived by two sons, Brandon and Kyle (Zack) Cessna, both of Penfield; her brother, Robin Ankeny of Falls Creek; and her sister, Toni Clark and her husband, Greg of Plantation, Fla. She is survived by one granddaughter, Miss Addison Lee Cessna.
She worked part-time at Paris Uniform in DuBois. She also worked full-time as chief assistant to her husband over the course of their numerous projects together over the years.
There will be no visitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be sent to Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd,, Falls Creek, PA 15840 or to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.
Online condolences may be sent to The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home at www.gbfuneralhome.com, which is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Cesena will be greatly missed by all who relied on her as friend, family, wife, mother, sister, daughter and grandmother. Heaven has surely gained a saint.