Is there a way to delete a client in STA or at least change a client's classification from active to closed so as to avoid having to see the client in the list?
In Sage Timeslips Anywhere, there is no classification setting nor a delete function for clients currently, no.
You can either reuse the client by renaming it to a new client's name that you do want to use, or just add something like a ZZZ to the beginning of the nickname to move it to the bottom of your list in the meantime.
*Community Hub is the new name for Sage City