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Cathi
Russo Geesey, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday,
February 10, 2010 at Hershey Medical Center.
Born in
Lancaster, she was the daughter of Earl E. Jr. and Vilma Wissler
Geesey of Millersville.
Cathi was a
health teacher at Reynolds Junior High School from 23 years from
1978 to 2001. She thoroughly loved to teach and had a great
rapport with her students. She taught with humor and caring, being
there for a student to lean on, or having an ear to bend. Well
respected and loved by many of her students, Cathi was voted to
the Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 1998. While teaching at
Reynolds, she would chaperone dances, participate in fund-raising
events, be involved in several mentoring programs, and directed 4
school musicals and co-directed 2 musicals.
Following her
retirement from teaching, she worked as an activity director for
Brereton Manor in Washington Boro. She enjoyed this job very much
and would often say, "It really isn't a job because I enjoy it so
much."
She enjoyed
music and was known to sing along to songs in the car. She loved
and cherished both family and friends, above all, the wonderful
relationship she had with her son, Mario. Her hobbies included
painting old pieces of furniture, creating themes on wooden TV
trays, and reading. Cathi had a wonderful sense of humor and
always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed seeing others laughing
and enjoying themselves.
In addition to
her parents, she is survived by her son, Mario Russo of Lancaster,
her sister Wendy married to Russell Blake of Millersville, and
her brother Scott Geesey of Glen Burnie, MD.
Friends will
be received on Sunday, February 14, 2010 from 5-7PM at the Charles
F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA.
Cathi's Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010
at 11AM at Grace United Methodist Church, 163 W. Frederick St.,
Millersville, PA with the Rev. Robert Merrill officiating.
Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu or flowers,
please make contributions in her memory to the Alzheimers Assn.,
South Central PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 101,
Harrisburg, PA 17110. To send an online condolence, please visit
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