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Dorothy M. Close

Passed 10/26/2014

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Obituary For Dorothy M. Close

Dorothy M. Close, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Valley Hospice Care Center North surrounded by her family.  She was born in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Fred & Susan Bickerstaff Smith.  Dorothy along with her husband Si owned and operated Close’s Community Markets of Alikanna and Mingo Junction, OH.  She was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, White Shrine of Steubenville, Weirton Moose 688, VFW, Elks 231, Golden Sphinx Club and American Legion Post 33 Ladies Auxiliary.  After her retirement she enjoyed spending time with family and playing cards with friends.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Stanley “Si” Close; four brothers Harry, Robert, Donald and Elmer Smith and three sisters Marie Crites, Mildred Monigold and Laura Brockway.  Surviving are her son Scott (Linda) Close of Toronto, OH; two grandsons Scott (Mary) Close of Hilliard, OH and Brent (Deborah) Close of Toronto, OH; five great grandchildren Scottie, Ashley, Zachary, Blake and Brody Close and many nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday 4 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating.  Burial at Oakland Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229.  

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  • 09/03/2024

    Jerry Dear

    I remember her as one very nice lady.Every time we got report cards she would give us candy for showing them to her.Her husband Si was an awesome man also.Those were the days back then.R.I.P. beautiful lady.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dave White (Whitey)

    Thinking of the Close family. Your in my thoughts. Many a wonderful memories growing up on the creek. Riding my bike to Closes Market to buy penny candy. Working as a stock boy there was my fist job. Dorothy and Si were two of the finest people I had the privilege of knowing and were great role models to me and many others. May they rest in peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    sandie leas richey

    dear scott and family, I am so sorry to read about your mom passing away. although I hadn't seen her in years I sure do remember her and Si, I grew up in pottery addition and the market was our favorite stopping place. went their every day so got to know your mom and dad quite well. they weren't just the owners they were friends to each of us growing up around the store. I know she is now with your dad and god has gained another angel. my prayers and thought are with all of you at this time. RIP my friend

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