Mark E. Walp

Mark E. Walp, 54, of 840 Grove St., Meadville, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his residence.He was born on March 19, 1955, in Meadville, a son of the late Richard K. and Geraldine M. Leehan Walp.He was affiliated with St. Brigid Church in Meadville. He enjoyed his animals and was a member of the Crawford County Humane Society. He was a graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School. Mark was well known in the area and was well liked by everyone.He had worked at the former Coca Cola plant in Meadville for a number of years.In addition to his parents, Richard E. and Geraldine M. Walp, he was preceded in death by his aunts, Doris Sample, Gertrude Williams and Patricia Jackard; and his uncles, Donald Walp, Jud Walp and Theodore Walp.He is survived by a brother, Kirk R. Walp of Meadville; and aunts, Bertha Hemphill of Albion, Reges Kuvik of Albion, Marie Kimmy of Fairview and Rita Walp of Meadville. He is further survived by several cousins.Calling hour will be on Friday, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville.The funeral and committal service will take place at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Father Mark O'Hern officiating.Burial will be in St. Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township. Memorials can be made to the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, Pa. 16335.