Obituary of Kathryn Virginia Moore

Kathryn Virginia Hartzell Moore passed away on January 24, 2014 in St. Albans, WV. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia on April 25, 1926 to Russell Brown Hartzell and Ella Ruth Ridgway Hartzell, she lived the first half of her life in West Virginia, most of it in Morgantown. She then spent nearly all of her remaining years in Pennsylvania, the majority of it in Uniontown. Kathryn was a graduate of Morgantown (WV) High School, Class of 1943. In 1944 she married the love of her life, Robert H. Moore, and they had a wonderful life together until his death in 1986. Together they had three daughters. Kathryn was a homemaker and taught piano to many students even until her 85th year. Having established a reputation as a fine musician, she was sought after as the piano accompanist for many soloists and vocal groups. Kathryn accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of 12 years and was a devout Christian throughout her life. She was active in Baptist churches in each of the places she lived, most recently Great Bethel Baptist Church in Uniontown where she served as church clerk for many years and participated in the music ministry both as pianist and choir member. She was an active member of the local and association American Baptist Women groups and the Triangle Sunday School. Most of Kathryn's friends came from her church families and most of her activities revolved around the church. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her only sister, Juanita June Lough. She is survived by her daughters: Patricia Shafer of St. Albans, WV, Elizabeth Street (Warren) of Ellensburg, WA, and Debra Borrelli (Glenn) of Morgantown, WV. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Cynthia (Mark) Howerton, Lara Nesselroad, Brian (Jennifer) Nesselroad, and John Borrelli. In addition, she is survived by seven great-grandchildren, nine nieces and nephews, and countless friends who loved her. Services will be conducted at Great Bethel Baptist Church (47 W. Fayette Street, Uniontown, PA) at 1 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2014 with the Rev. Scott Hoppe officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11 am to 1 pm prior to the service. A private burial service will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Morgantown, WV. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Kathryn to Great Bethel Baptist Church, 47 W. Fayette Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.