Peter Clore
Lance Corporal Peter James Clore, 23, of New Philadelphia, died May 28, 2011, while on escorted patrol in the Zad District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, as a result of enemy small arms fire. Clore was a certified explosives detector dog handler, a position that put him ahead of his unit as they made their patrol.
Born Dec. 21, 1987, in Westerville, Peter was the oldest of four children born to Clifford R. and Christine Clore, who reside in New Philadelphia. The couple named their son after his paternal great-grandfather, Peter H. Clore, and his maternal grandfather, James A. Connolly.
The family moved to New Philadelphia in 1992 and have been active in parish life at Sacred Heart Catholic Church ever since. Peter attended primary school at Sacred Heart. Among his many contributions, he volunteered as an altar server during regular and funeral Masses, earning recognition as an eighth grader for his outstanding service to the church. As he grew in faith, Peter could be counted upon as a eucharistic minister and was active in the youth ministries of the church. At the time of his death, Peter was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus of New Philadelphia Council 2372.
Peter will be remembered as an industrious, patriotic young man. He joined Cub Scout Pack 89 at Sacred Heart before becoming a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 95 of St. Joseph Parrish, Dover, where he obtained the rank of life scout.
As a member of the Sacred Heart Youth Group, Peter was involved with many projects through the years. Among those activities were his participation in the Ohio Special Olympics state summer games, vacation Bible school, and numerous outreach programs and mission trips. He was a member of the Diocesan Youth Council in 2004-2005, and participated regularly in the Steubenville Youth Rally. In 2006, he volunteered at the National Catholic Youth Conference held in Columbus.
A 2006 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, Peter earned a varsity letter for each of his four years of wrestling and was a qualifier for district competition his junior and senior years. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Bishop Herrmann Service Award for Outstanding Service to school and community. He was also the recipient of a scholarship from Carl C. Stoller Post 1445 of the New Philadelphia VFW.
Feeling a call to life in the priesthood, Peter completed his first year of education at the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2008. While at boot camp on Paris Island in 2008, he was recognized for his service to his fellow recruits as a religious lay leader. His first deployment came in 2009 as part of the 22nd Military Expedition Unit, Detachment A. In 2010, Peter was deployed to Haiti to assist in providing earthquake relief. Later in the year, he became a certified dog handler for the Marine Corps, preparing for the deployment to Afghanistan in March of this year.
When at home, Peter enjoyed relaxing by playing video games and spending time with family and friends. With many relatives living out of town, Peter made it a priority to keep in touch with his surviving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Surviving are his siblings, George, Sarah, and John; paternal grandmother, Mary Clore of Gladwin, Mich.; and his maternal grandparents, Robert “Bob” and Corinne “Jill” Hanigan of Payette, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles R. Clore Sr., who passed away just weeks before Peter’s birth.
Mass of Christian burial was held June 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors was in Calvary Cemetery.
To share memories and condolences with the family, visit http://www.geibfuneral.com.
The Clore family is grateful for the many people who have thought of special ways to memorialize their son and brother. Gifts of food and flowers have filled their home. Accordingly, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Peter Clore Memorial Fund, c/o Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 139 Third St. NE, New Philadelphia 44663.
Born Dec. 21, 1987, in Westerville, Peter was the oldest of four children born to Clifford R. and Christine Clore, who reside in New Philadelphia. The couple named their son after his paternal great-grandfather, Peter H. Clore, and his maternal grandfather, James A. Connolly.
The family moved to New Philadelphia in 1992 and have been active in parish life at Sacred Heart Catholic Church ever since. Peter attended primary school at Sacred Heart. Among his many contributions, he volunteered as an altar server during regular and funeral Masses, earning recognition as an eighth grader for his outstanding service to the church. As he grew in faith, Peter could be counted upon as a eucharistic minister and was active in the youth ministries of the church. At the time of his death, Peter was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus of New Philadelphia Council 2372.
Peter will be remembered as an industrious, patriotic young man. He joined Cub Scout Pack 89 at Sacred Heart before becoming a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 95 of St. Joseph Parrish, Dover, where he obtained the rank of life scout.
As a member of the Sacred Heart Youth Group, Peter was involved with many projects through the years. Among those activities were his participation in the Ohio Special Olympics state summer games, vacation Bible school, and numerous outreach programs and mission trips. He was a member of the Diocesan Youth Council in 2004-2005, and participated regularly in the Steubenville Youth Rally. In 2006, he volunteered at the National Catholic Youth Conference held in Columbus.
A 2006 graduate of Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School, Peter earned a varsity letter for each of his four years of wrestling and was a qualifier for district competition his junior and senior years. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Bishop Herrmann Service Award for Outstanding Service to school and community. He was also the recipient of a scholarship from Carl C. Stoller Post 1445 of the New Philadelphia VFW.
Feeling a call to life in the priesthood, Peter completed his first year of education at the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2008. While at boot camp on Paris Island in 2008, he was recognized for his service to his fellow recruits as a religious lay leader. His first deployment came in 2009 as part of the 22nd Military Expedition Unit, Detachment A. In 2010, Peter was deployed to Haiti to assist in providing earthquake relief. Later in the year, he became a certified dog handler for the Marine Corps, preparing for the deployment to Afghanistan in March of this year.
When at home, Peter enjoyed relaxing by playing video games and spending time with family and friends. With many relatives living out of town, Peter made it a priority to keep in touch with his surviving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Surviving are his siblings, George, Sarah, and John; paternal grandmother, Mary Clore of Gladwin, Mich.; and his maternal grandparents, Robert “Bob” and Corinne “Jill” Hanigan of Payette, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles R. Clore Sr., who passed away just weeks before Peter’s birth.
Mass of Christian burial was held June 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors was in Calvary Cemetery.
To share memories and condolences with the family, visit http://www.geibfuneral.com.
The Clore family is grateful for the many people who have thought of special ways to memorialize their son and brother. Gifts of food and flowers have filled their home. Accordingly, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Peter Clore Memorial Fund, c/o Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 139 Third St. NE, New Philadelphia 44663.
Published: June 7, 2011
