Walter P. Thorp IV, 33, of Clearfield, passed away on Jan. 12, 2011 at his home.
Mr. Thorp was born on Aug. 11, 1977 in Clearfield, PA, the son of Dr. Walter P. Thorp III and Eileen (Murray) Thorp of Clearfield.
He attended the Clearfield Christian and Missionary Alliance School and was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School. He also attended Edison College of Fort Myers, Fl. and Penn State.
He was an avid fisherman and had a special affinity for all animals.
He is survived by his parents, a brother, Jeffrey L. and his wife Susan (Catalano) Thorp, two nephews; Nicholas and Nathaniel, an aunt, Mrs. Jeanne Wallace and her husband Steven, two uncles; Thomas Murray and his wife Janet and John Murray and his wife Nancy and five cousins; Sara, Alisa, Jason, Valerie and Zachary Murray.
Mr. Thorp was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Walter P. Thorp, II and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield with Timothy E. Durant officiating.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Jan. 14 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and on Jan. 15 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the services.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his honor to the Clearfield County SPCA, R.D. #3 Box 86, Philipsburg, PA 16866
To send an online tribute, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.