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Geoffrey Walp Obituary
He was born in Kingston on March 3, 1984, a son of Allen and Eileen (Murphy) Walp of Dallas. He was a 2002 graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and was currently attending College Misericordia as a student in the nursing program. He worked part-time at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital as a nursing assistant in the operating room.
Geoffrey was devoted to his girlfriend, Brittany, and extremely close with his best friends, cousins Chris and Michael. He had a deep love of cars and was working on his pride and joy, a Ford Mustang. He was a member of the Student Nurses Association at his college.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Leonard and Anna Walp, and by a maternal grandfather, Dr. Robert Murphy.
Surviving in addition to his parents are sister Jennifer, at home; maternal grandmother Ruth Murphy, South Carolina; great-grandparents Andrew and Eva Jackson, Lancaster; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, 140 N. Main St., Shavertown, with the Rev. Kevin Mulhern, Gate of Heaven Church, officiating. Interment will be in Edge Hill Cemetery, West Nanticoke. Friends may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Geoffrey Walp
Sarah Swire
March 30, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walp and Family,
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss. Geoff was a great friend of mine and both he and your family will be in my prayers.
Tricia Bailey
March 30, 2006
Eileen, Allen, & Jenn,
Geoffrey is in my every thought and you are in my every prayer. I wish I could help with the hurt. There are no words I can use, but I hope you can feel the love without them.
Sue Swire
March 30, 2006
Dear Walp Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Our daughter, Sarah, counted Geoff as one of her "best friends" since 7th grade. We were all devastated to read about your loss. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
The Swire Family
Angela Basta
March 29, 2006
Dear Walp Family,
My sincerest condolences go out to you in this difficult time. Geof was an unforgettable guy. I attended school with him from elementary through high school, and he could always make me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
C.J. Bailey
March 28, 2006
Eileen, Allen, and Jenn,
I'm so sorry I couldn't be there with all of you, these past couple of days have been the worst. I can't count all the great times we've had at the reunions and vacations, things just won't be the same without him. I keep telling myself there is no way this happened, growing up he was such a fun person to be around and was someone that I looked up to. I was so lucky to have him as my cousin and I always wanted to be around him. He will be deeply missed throughout the rest of our lives. I wish I could be there with you and I love you from the deepest part of my heart. Be strong.
Love, C.J.
Ellouise Prince
March 28, 2006
Dear Walp Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your son and brother, Geoffrey. I'm a senior nursing student at College Misericordia, and while I didn't know him, I have been thinking about your family since I heard the news yesterday and just wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kristen Ruda
March 28, 2006
Dear Walp Family,
I just wanted to offer my condolences in regards to Geoff. I graduated with him in 2002 from Lake Lehman. I will always have him in my memories he was such a great person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely
Brett Slakoff
March 28, 2006
Dear Walp family.
It is with great remorse of mine that I learned of Geoff's passing. My thoughts go out to all of you. Geoff was a classmate of mine Lake- Lehman 2002. I used to lift at the gym with him when he would go over to psu wilkes barre when I was at that branch. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sharon Ignasiak
March 28, 2006
Dear Allen & family,
You are all in my prayers, may God help you through this sad time and comfort all . My deepest sympathy goes out to you and yours.God Bless
Love , Sharon & family
Nancy Somers
March 28, 2006
Eileen and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Geoff was a great person, a gentleman. He was a hard worker.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Stay strong. God Bless. Nancy.
Jeff Carroll
March 28, 2006
For the Walp Family,
I graduated from Lake Lehman with Geoff. He was always a good friend to me and I have many memories of classes and just hanging out with Geoff. He was a sincere man and I always found myself laughing and having fun when I was around him. He will be deeply missed by everyone. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Janice Divers
March 28, 2006
Dr. Mr. and Mrs. Walp and family,
I knew Geoffrey only a short time as his College Misericordia clinical nursing instructor for his pediatric rotation. Please know that he is so sadly missed by the Misericordia community and also the staff in the pediatric department at Geisinger. He has left me with such positive memories of being a compassionate gentleman and I will always cherish those few weeks of knowing Geoffrey. Janice Divers R.N.
RENAY STARINSKY
March 27, 2006
EILEEN AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS WHAT WE ALL FEEL. I WILL MISS WORKING WITH MY FRIEND ON THE WEEKENDS. I'LL REMEMBER HIM FONDLY. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON. I HOPE YOU CAN FIND PEACE. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.
Tami (Landon) Vais
March 27, 2006
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walp and Jennifer,
Our prayers go out to your and your family. The fond memories I have of babysitting Geoffrey and Jennifer are irreplacable. He grew up to be such a wonderful person. I only wish my husband Jim, could have met him. I constantly talk about him and Jenn and how great of a time I had watching them grow up. One of my proudest moments of Geoffrey is a few years ago,after we both grew up,and while I was home from Florida, he stopped by to visit. What a man, what a beautiful child that the Lord has made. He is in great hands right now with the Lord. May the Lord give you all Strength to get thru this difficult time. May God Bless you and your family.
I love you all,
Tami and Jim Vais
Charles Jobst III
March 27, 2006
Geoff was hardworking, easy to get along with. He will be missed and thought fondly of. Eileen,Allen and family my prayers are with you. Allow God guide you during this time. My deepest sympathies and condolences
Joseph Walko
March 27, 2006
Dear Mr. Mrs.Walp and family,
My deepest condolences to your family. I went to school with Jeff at Lake Lehman , class of 2002. He will be sadly missed by our class.
Respectfully,
Joseph Walko
Denise Levy Jastremski
March 27, 2006
Dear Friends
There are not enough words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Geoffrey was trurly a exceptional young man.I enjoyed working with him, and yes teasing him with all those great Geoffrey stories of his growing up.
Steve Douglas
March 27, 2006
Colleen and I send our love and sympathy to you Eileen and your family for the loss of your son.May God be with you thru this sad time.
carol carroll
March 27, 2006
Eileen,
May God be with you and your family in your sorrow. We will all miss Jeff at work. He was always out at the desk talking to me about his nights out and telling me to say hi to my kids from him. I will miss him always. He was an exceptional young man and I cannot begin to fathom the depth of your pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Zaleskas-Long
March 27, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Walp, Geoff was a classmate and friend of my husband and I, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Allison Stone
March 27, 2006
I send my deepest sympathy to all of you. I enjoyed working with Geoff and he was a very caring and smart kid. He was a great worker, and a great friend. I send my condolenscences and if theres anything I can do let me know. Geoff will greatly be missed.
susan donnelly
March 27, 2006
eileen-may God guide you and your family through these devastating times.The love and support of everyone who knows you will see you through.Geof was an exceptional young man and will be sorely missed by all of us who knew him
judy marr
March 27, 2006
*Dear Alan & Eileen* My deepest sympathies to your family.Im very sorry for your loss.Stay strong and God bless.Your in my thoughts.
Kim Collotty
March 27, 2006
A pleasant young man, & a wonderful nursing assistant whom I enjoyed working with. He will be sadly missed by all. My condolences to the family, especially his dear mom.
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