September 28, 1951 - February 04, 2023
Christa Marie (Moses) Rich, 71, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, surrounded by her
loving family. She was born September 28, 1951 in Canton, Ohio, to the late Frederick and Edna
(Coury) Moses.
A longtime resident of Canton, Christa was a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She
was a Kindergarten teacher’s assistant at Mason Elementary School and a hairstylist for O’Neil’s
department store at Mellett Mall. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph
Rosary Altar Society, and the Lebanese American Club. Christa was a devoted wife, mother, Situ,
sister, and daughter who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading and playing
with her granddaughters, and was well loved by her Kindergarten students.
Her memory will be treasured always by her loving husband, Joseph Rich, with whom she
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 27, 2022; son, Adam(Kelsey) Rich and their
daughters Ellie and Lucy; brothers, the late William(Gail) Moses and Frederick (Marcia) Moses;
many wonderful and loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends who
made her life special.
Family and friends are welcome for visitation, Thursday, February 9, 2023 from4:00 to 7:00 PM,
Lamiell Funeral Home, Canton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted, Friday, February 10,
2023 at 10:00 AM, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Canton, with Father Brian Cline as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Central Catholic High
School.
Arrangements entrusted with Lamiell Funeral Home, where condolences, fond memories, and
prayers may be shared by visiting: www.lamiellfuneralhome.com.