Obituaries

John A. Blake of Newark, Delaware passed away at the age of 85 on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. John was born in Wildwood, New Jersey on June 15, 1932, son of the late Jack and Pauline Blake.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina and a Master's Degree from Columbia University.  A veteran of the United States Navy, John achieved the rank of ensign and served overseas.  He worked as an administrator at Eastern...

Leon R. Sokola passed away at the age of 62, surrounded by family, on Monday, May 21, 2018. Born in Pottsville, PA on July 30, 1955, Leon was very involved with the Boy Scouts in his youth, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.  He was a graduate of the University of Delaware, earning Bachelor Degrees in both English and Fine Arts. For a time, Leon worked as a freelance journalist for several publications in the area, but his real passion was painting,...

John Michael Corradin, the owner and manager of The Days of Knights Game Store in Newark, Delaware, died at home Sunday morning after battling brain cancer since 2000. John was a founding stockholder in The Days of Knights fantasy gift and game store, and served as its owner and manager for over 35 years. It was voted by the University’s Review “the Coolest Store on Main Street” (Newark) in the 1990’s. DOKS Game Club was, and still...

The good Lord decided on Sunday, May 20, 2018 it was time for Jim to join his beloved wife, Mary in His heavenly home. Jim was born to James W. and Matilda Casper in Sharpsburg, PA. After high school, he had a choice of college (University of Pittsburgh) or the navy. He joined the navy and was stationed on the ship USS William M. Wood. He came to Delaware in 1958 for the Dupont Company working at the Louvier’s site where he met and enjoyed many, many...

Lynn (Al) Spayd, age 72 of Wilmington, DE passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.   He was predeceased by his father, Ralph Spayd and his mother, Pearl Scheidt Spayd.   Al served in the Army from September, 1967 until December, 1974.  He had retired from Hellmark/Falcon Steel. He was an active member of the Huguenot Lodge, #377, PA F&AM since January...

William P. Bolen, Jr., age 71. of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Bill was retired from MBNA in 2005 after 15 years of service. He then worked part time for THG Transport until 2017. Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved traveling, going to the beach and spending Fridays with his grandchildren, Brenden, Avah, Liam and Jaxon.  He especially enjoyed creating silly games to make Brenden laugh. He was predeceased by his...

Myrtle peacefully went to the Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  She was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on November 11, 1928 to the late Troy and Luna (Greer) Ham.  On February 19, 1975, Myrtle married the love of her life, her beloved husband Angelo J. Paoletti, who sadly predeceased her on May 6, 2017. A talented seamstress, Myrtle was employed with Webb’s Cleaners.  She enjoyed sewing, traveling with her beloved Angelo, and...

Gerald J. Sheehan, age 92, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018. Gerald was born in Wilmington, son of the late Jeremiah and Julia (Carr) Sheehan. He married Miriam Pinkerton on December 3, 1948 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Miriam preceded Gerald in death on April 2, 2010, after 62 years of marriage. ...

Leon (Lee) Antoine, age 73, of Newark, DE passed away suddenly of heart failure on Monday, May 14, 2018. Son of the late Leon A. Antoine and Magdalen C. (Boyle) Antoine, he was a 1962 graduate of Claymont High School. Lee then served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. Following his discharge he began a 30 plus year working career with Delmarva Power. ...

Marian Schell Bieber passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 14, 2018.  She was born in Turbotville, PA, on May 16, 1928 to Wilbur S. and Margaret Rishel Schell. She was lovingly known as “Moppy,” the name she chose for herself as a grandmother. Marian graduated from Turbotville High School in 1946 and went on to attend the Pittsburgh School of Design. She married her devoted husband, William R. Bieber in 1953. They lived in...