Connie Close

1955 - 2018

Connie Close, 63, of Harrison City, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born Sept. 24, 1955, in Braddock, to the late William and Norma (Schmidt) Spirk. Connie had many hobbies, but especially enjoyed reading, walking, sewing and crocheting, and playing Mah Jong. She loved to spend time outdoors, and cherished time spent with her family. She had worked for over 20 years for Westinghouse and was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and their St. Peregrine group for cancer survivors. Connie is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Mark Close; two sons, Matthew R. (Alana) Close, and Gregory A. (Nicole Shannon) Close; two daughters, Michelle L. Close, and Kathryn M. (Eric Curry) Close; granddaughter, Hannah Marie Close; two brothers, Carl (Terri) Spirk and Chris (Laura) Spirk; three sisters, Charlene (Howard) McFadden, Carin (Gary) Westover, and Cindy Spirk; and countless cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at LINDSAY-JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City, 724-744-2721. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at St. Barbara Catholic Church, with Father Michael Sikon officiating. Please meet at church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Magee-Womens Research Institute by visiting mageewomens.org and designating Breast Cancer donations. www.Lindsay-JobeFuneralHome.com.