CLOSE, Alexander FROSTBURG - Alexander Close, 77, died yesterday at his home, 234 Main Street. He was retired and formerly operated the Hershey Confectionery Store, East Main Street. He was a son of the late James and Margaret (Dudley) Close, and was the last surviving member of his family. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie (Brode) Close; two sons, Kenneth L. and William E. Close, both of Frostburg; three daughters, Mrs. William Richardson, Delmar, Md.; Mrs. William Fuller, Frostburg, and Miss Letty Close, at home. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George L. Wehler officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 17, 1958 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CLOSE, James D. Frostburg, Jan. 26 — James D. Close, 67, of 238 East Main street, died this morning in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted Wednesday. Mr. Close was a retired saddle maker and worked many years with Shaffer's General Store here when that business was in operation. A native of Eckhart he resided here since manhood. He was a member of Frostburg Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and of the Eckhart Baptist church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Helena (Brode) Close, at home; a son, Walter Close, Eckhart; a daughter, Mrs. John Kreiling, Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Eisel and Mrs. Jean Lemmert, and a brother, Alex Close, all of Frostburg. No arrangements have been made. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 26, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CLOSE, James Richard James Richard "Dick" Close, 65, of Charles Street, Hyndman, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at his winter residence at Lazy Acres, Zolfo Springs, Fla. He was born Dec. 27, 1935, in Cumberland, Md., a son of the late lola Elizabeth (Close) Shaffer. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Muriel Close, who also preceded him in death. On Aug. 27, 1955, he married the former Ruth Ellen Chaney, who survives, along with a son, Jerry L., married to the former Debbie Divelbiss, Hyndman; and Mary "Peanut," married to Robert Miller, Warminster; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are brothers Woodrow Shaffer and wife Peggy, Martinsburg, W.Va.; and Kenny Shaffer, Meyersdale; and sisters Joyce, married to James Haller, Wiley Ford, W.Va.; and Darlene Lowery and Elaine Shaffer, both of Hyndman. Mr. Close owned and operated Dick's Garage, Hyndman, from 1977 until 1991. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Hyndman. He was active in the Hyndman-Londonderry Lions Club, and was an avid bowler. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman, with the Rev. David L. Klink officiating. Burial at Hyndman Cemetery. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Bedford Gazette, March 28, 2001 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 15, 2010     CLOSE, Mrs. Lena Brode FROSTBURG — Mrs. Lena Close, 81, died in Cumberland this morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John A. Kreiling, 516 Riehl Avenue. A native of Frostburg, she was the widow of James Close and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brode. Mrs. Close had resided with her daughter for the last two years. Surviving, besides Mrs. Kreiling, are another daughter, Mrs. Walter C. Close, Frostburg; a brother, Philip Brode, Steubenville, Ohio; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home here where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p. m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p. m. from the funeral home by Rev. George L. Wehler and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.        The Cumberland Evening Times, December 18, 1958 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CLOSE, Miss Letty FROSTBURG — Miss Letty Close, 46, of 234 East Main Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, after an illness of six months. She was a daughter of Mrs. Minnie (Brode) Close, with whom she resided, and the late Alexander Close. Miss Close was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ. She was an employe of District Court and had formerly been employed in the Trial Magistrate's office here. Besides her mother, surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William Richardson, Salisbury, Md. and Mrs. William Fuller, of here; and two brothers, Kenneth and William Close, both of here. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home here where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. George L. Wehler officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Cumberland News, January 4, 1972 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CLOSE, Miss Margaret FROSTBURG, Dec. 26 — Miss Margaret Close, 79, died yesterday morning at her residence, 236 East Main street, after a lingering illness. A daughter of the late James D. and Margaret (Dudley) Close, and a native of Eckhart, she had resided here for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Eisel, Mrs. Henry Lemmert, and two brothers, James D., and Alexander Close, this city. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 26, 1940 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CLOSE, Robert Eckhart, Md., Jan. 28 - Robert Close, former resident, died yesterday morning in Pittsburgh following a heart attack. A native of Eckhart, Mr. Close, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James R. Close, had resided in Pittsburgh for the past 20 years, where he was employed by the Mine Safety Appliance Company. He is survived by seven sisters, Mrs. Holly Jenkins and Mrs. Leslie A. Barnes, Sykesville, Md.; Miss Olive Close, Pasadena, Md.; the Misses Evelyn, Nellie, Diana and Jane Close, Eckhart; and two brothers, William Close, Cumberland, and Blair Close, Eckhart. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 28, 1943 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)     CLOSTERMAN, James B. James B. (Bert) Closterman, 88, of Red Hill, RD 5, Cumberland, Maryland, died March 14, 1984 at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born at Red Hill, he was a retired coal miner. His wife, Mrs. Mary (Lavin) Closterman, preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Theis, Ashtabula, Ohio, and Mrs. Jon Shultz, Meyersdale. Friends were received at the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Maryland. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church by Msgr. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment, the parish cemetery. The Republic, March 22, 1984 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 25, 2009     CLOSTERMAN, Mrs. Mary E. Lavin FROSTBURG - Mrs. Mary E. Closterman, 73, Red Hill, died in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, this morning after being a patient for two weeks. Born in Eckhart, she was the daughter of the late John and Rebecca (Folk) Lavin. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband J. Bernard Closterman; a son, William F. Closterman, Painesville, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Frederick Theis, Astabula, Ohio; and Mrs. John Schultz, Meyersdale, Pa.; two brothers, George Lavin and Leo Lavin, Frostburg; two sisters, Mrs. Hillary Lancaster, Eckhart, and Mrs. William Robertson, Geneva; five grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. The Cumberland Evening Times, September 6, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 11, 2009   Return to Obituaries