William J. Moore

William J. “Bill” Moore, 93, of Warren died peacefully with his daughters by his side at 12:50 PM Tuesday Dec. 14, 2021, following a brief illness.

He was born Sept.19, 1928 in Jasonville, IN, the son of the late James F. and Mary Ada (Arkwright) Moore.

Bill was a lifetime Warren resident and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. attaining the rank of corporal. He was discharged Jan. 29, 1948, and attended Youngstown State University.


He was an acoustical contractor in Warren for over 60 years. He founded Rittenhouse and Moore Acoustics in Warren which later became W. J. Moore Accoustics.

He was a lifetime member of Christ Episcopal Church and a member of Old Erie # 3 Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed traveling but his greatest joy came from his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

August 29, 1949, he married Margaret E. (Meneely) and they shared 56 years of marriage until her passing March 1, 2006. He also was preceded in death by a brother James Anthony “Tony” Moore.

He will be sadly missed by his daughters Marilyn (Paul) Homa of Howland, Nancy (Bill) Cook of Warren, 4 grandchildren; Michelle Cavell of Painesville, Natalie Homa of Hermitage, Jennifer (Ben) Waite serving in the US Air Force in Albuquerque, NM, and Brian (Stephanie) Cook of Medina. He also leaves 5 great grandchildren: Benjamin, Elisabeth, William, Emma, and Eve.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday Dec. 17, 2021, at the Christ Episcopal Church where friends will be received for 1 hour prior to the service. Old Erie Lodge will conduct services at 11:45. Interment will be at Crown Hill Burial Park where military honors will be observed.

The family suggests material contributions be made to MVI Hospice 4891 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, OH 44505 or to the American Heart Assoc. 15120 Collections Center Dr. Chicago, IL 60693.