Vonda L. Moore, 78, of Fairmont Rd., Chicora, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, January 5, 2015 surrounded by her family at Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Moore was born in Haysville on May 16, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Theodore R. and LaVaun Ellenberger Walker.

Mrs. Moore graduated from the Fairview Township Karns City High School in 1954, and later from Butler Business College.

Vonda was an active member of the Karns City United Methodist Church and had served as church secretary for more than thirty years.

She was a member and a teacher of the Church’s “Who Do’s” Sunday school class, and also served as treasurer of the class.

Vonda was an avid genealogist and had researched family history for many years. She enjoyed participating in the ladies card club.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond W. Moore, whom she married at the Karns City United Methodist Church on October 7, 1955. Also surviving are two sons, Roger L. Moore and his wife, Judi, of Sheffield, and Jeffrey R. Moore and his wife, Lisa, of Chicora; three grandchildren, Zachary R. Moore, Brooke L.M. Moore, and Alexis R. Moore, all of Chicora; a sister, Sandra F. Rodgers and her husband, Tom, of Bruin; a brother-in-law, William “Bill” Moore and his wife, Edie, of Springfield, VA; two sisters-in-law, Harriet Edwards and Susan Moore, both of Chicora, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd., Chicora from 2 — 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Wednesday.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Lewis, pastor of the Karns City United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will be at Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Moore’s name may be made to the Karns City United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 89, Karns City, PA 16041.

For more information, directions, or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.