Cecelia A. (Klocko) Woicehovich

Cecelia A. Woicehovich (Baba), 95 passed away peacefully on December 17,2023. Cecelia was born in Toronto, Ohio on June 13, 1928 to Kajmiera (Konska) and Vincent Klocko. Cecelia served in The Women's Air Force for 4 years at Lackland AFB as a tactical instructor during the Korean Conflict. Shortly after, Cecelia received her beautician license at Riggs LeMar and practiced in the Cleveland/ Akron area for many years. After raising her 4 children, Cecelia returned to the work force at The University of Akron as a book buyer for 25 years.
Cecelia was a member of the PLAV Auxiliary, PAC Auxiliary, and the Model T Club of Akron. Cecelia enjoyed painting, crocheting, puzzles, gardening, canning and anything that involved spending time with family. She was a member at St. Hedwig, St. John the Baptist, and Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church.
Cecelia is survived by her children Annette (Stan) Carlisle, Cheryl Ray, Wilson Jr. (Lynn) Woicehovich, and Vincent (Kris) Woicehovich. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Robert (Miranda) and Cheryl Carlisle, Daniel Jr., Logan and Lindsay Ray, Wilson III (Korinne) and Alex Woicehovich (fiancé Kayla), Vincent Jr, Cody (fiancé Amber), and Hannah Woicehovich. As well as her four great-grandchildren Xavier, Alayna, and Eli Carlisle, and Theo Woicehovich.
Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Wilson Sr., as well as their infant son James, brother Edmund Klocko, sisters Regina Filek and Jenny Regec, niece Elenor Wilson and son-in-law Daniel Ray Sr.
The family will receive friends and family, Friday, December 22, 2023 at 10 am until her Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Road Akron, Ohio with Father Zachary Kawalec officiating. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery following the Mass.
A special thank you to Erin Adelman, who was Cecelia's caring nurse for the past few years. In Lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, anthonyfh.com)