OBIT:  Paul L. KLOSE, 2000, Berlin, Somerset County, PA
    
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    KLOSE 
    
    Dr. Paul L. Klose, 74, of Berlin, died April 30, 2000 at Memorial
  Medical Center.  Born July 24, 1925 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late
  Lester A. and Mary C. (Grier) Klose.  Survived by his wife of 39
  years, the former Marion Landis, stepsons Ben M. and Stanley L.
  Scheller, both of Berlin, four grandchildren and eight
  great-grandchildren.  A graduate of Dormont High School, the
  University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical
  School.  Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.  Had a
  medical practice in Berlin from 1954 to 1988.  Served as medical
  director at the Somerset County Home for many years.  A past director
  of First National Bank, National Bank of Western Pa. and First Philson
  Bank, all of Berlin.  Attended Berlin Brethren Church.  A 32nd degree
  member of Meyersdale Lodge 554 F. and A.M., member of Hebron Royal
  Arch, Chapter 272 and Syria Shrine.  Member of American Geriatric
  Society, Somerset Medical Society, Berlin V.F.W., and the Berlin
  Whiskey Rebellion celebration.  A member of the Pitt Golden Panthers
  and a strong supporter of the University of Pittsburgh and ardent
  Panther fan.  Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
  Tuesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at
  2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Owen H. Preston officiating.  Interment,
  Berlin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Instead of flowers, contributions may be
  given to Berlin Brethren Church, Berlin, Pa. 15530.  A Masonic
  service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
    
    Daily American, May 2, 2000
    
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