Cornelia S. Moore

Cornelia S. Moore, 92, of Akron, Indiana passed at 9:18 am, Monday, February 23, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Connie was born on February 14, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Cornelius and Winnie (Kelderhouse) Sterk. On October 23, 1958, she married Norman W. Moore Sr. in Akron, Indiana. They shared many years together before his passing on August 8, 2011. A devoted homemaker, Connie also spent more than 30 years working for Torrington, later known as Lau Industries, before retiring. She was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church, where she had attended regularly with her sister. Connie found joy in the simple, meaningful moments of life. She loved playing cards with family, working on puzzles, and tending to her garden and flowers. Family gatherings, especially reunions, were among her greatest pleasures. She had a caring spirit and enjoyed looking after others, sharing Sunday morning coffee, shopping trips, and time spent outdoors. She was an avid bird watcher and cherished her collections of cardinals and roosters. She is survived by her children Chris and wife Debra Moore of Akron, Sheryl and husband Scott Bilby of Akron, and Mona and husband Kevin Waller of New Haven; daughter-in-laws Newanna Moore of Akron and Paula Moore Thomas of Rochester; 19 Grandchildren; 26 Great Grandchildren; and 15 Great Great Grandchildren. She was also survived by sister Wilma Belsan of Brookfield, Illinois and brothers Robert (Sharon) Sterk of Sevierville, Tennessee and Lee (Leta) Sterk of Rochester, Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman (2011); sons Ronald G. Moore (1978), Norman Moore Jr. (2012), and Mark Robert Moore (2025); brothers John, Herman, Charles, Richard, and Bert; and sisters Nellie Mosher, Carrie Koster, Margaret Tromp, Dorothy Sterk, Nancy Sterk, and Bernice Brown. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana. The interment will take place following the service in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana. Visitation hours will be held from 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana. Donations can be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Cornelia S. Moore

February 14, 1934 - February 23, 2026