Janet Close

Together Again.. Janet Eileen Close, 79 of Sebring and formerly of Alliance passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. Janet was born in North Jackson, Ohio on September 21, 1933 the daughter of the late Lewis E. and Erma D. (Hacker) Schlabaugh, she attended Jackson Milton Schools and was the “Mail Lady” for their family business United Tool and Die. She was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed bowling, golfing and shopping for all sorts of things. Survivors include her three sons; Dennis (Debbie) Close of Sebring, Gary (Colleen) Close of Salem, Todd (Barb) Close of Sebring, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a sister Sandra S. (Pat) Keney of North Jackson. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband Donald Close on July 14, 2001, a son Richard J. Close, a great grandson Richard Michael and a brother Robert L. Schlabaugh. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Richard Mikes officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, the hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park in Beloit. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Janet’s honor to Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market St. Boardman, OH 44512 or the Cope Foundation PO Box 1251 Melville, NY 11747. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com.

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