Cecelia Ann Moinette

Cecelia Ann Moinette (Messner), 91, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.
She was born in Akron, a 1950 alumni of St Mary's HS and was a long-time member of St. Paul's (Akron)Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Anne's(Rittman) & St Andrew's(Norton)Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, a Eucharistic Minister, and was active in the planning of liturgical services. Cecelia was the last surviving member of the St. Paul Mission Circle #11, making Raggedy Ann Dolls for the mission. She had a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

She lived her life as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and consummate homemaker. Her example of faith, caring, dedication and forgiveness is a legacy that will forever be in our hearts and serve as a beacon for all who were blessed to have known her.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, Carl H. and Edna (Seib) Messner, Sr.; daughter, Marie Lucas, June '81; sister, Mary Farkas; and brother, Carl H. Messner, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William L. Moinette Jr; daughters, Janet (Stephen) Abbate of Sharon Center and Renee (Timothy) Eskew of Akron; son, Charles (Tina) Moinette of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Trevor (Hanna) Eskew, Ryan (Kelsey) Eskew, Cassandra (Patrick) Hebauf, Steven (Haley) Abbate and Nathan Moinette; great-grandchildren, Colton, Summer, Amelia, Tanner and Sophie Eskew; sister-in-law Rose Messner; brother-in-law David & Teresa Moinette; brother-in-law Jack Schwaberow and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Friends may call Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301. Funeral service prayers will begin Friday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St. Akron, Ohio 44301. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. Donations may be made to St. Paul Church or St. Mary Church in Wooster. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, Akron. 330-724-1281. anthonyfh.com)