Walter Michael "Wally" Myslewicz

Walter Michael “Wally” Myslewicz, age 79, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Scranton, PA, on May 2, 1945, he was a son of the late Walter Joseph and Cecelia Jane (Bonk) Myslewicz. Wally started his college endeavors at University of Scranton and transferred to Temple to complete his Bachelor Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. He made his career as a registered pharmacist at Thrift Drug, Eckerd, Happy Harry’s, and Walgreens, until his retirement in 2017. Wally was an Eagle Scout and a member of White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. A friend to the community, he was a member of the Knights Templar, Nur Shriners – Clown Unit, Solomon Lodge #36 AF & AM, and Caesar Rodney Chapter #8 Order of the Eastern Star. Wally was a friend of Bill W. One of Wally’s most memorable acts of service was when he successfully helped save a woman who had called the pharmacy with a question from committing suicide. He was given an award by the Delaware State Police for helping save the woman’s life. Most of all, Wally loved spending time with his wife, JoyceAnn. Together, they enjoyed bowling trips and a 6-week road trip, traveling across the United States. He also enjoyed fishing trips to Canada. In addition to his parents, Wally was preceded in death by his wife, JoyceAnn (Yondura) Myslewicz; uncle, Edward Myslewicz; aunt, Marg Myslewicz; and brothers-in-law, Kevin Hartnett and Steven Middleton. He is survived by his children, Deborah M. Siefer (Robert) and Michael Myslewicz (Lorie); grandchildren, Elizabeth N. (Ty), Paul D., James A., Jacob C., Zachary M., and Jessica (Nick); great-grandchildren, Gavyn, Adalynn, Patrick, Keegan, Greyson, Briella, Madison, and Mason; sisters, Rosemaire Hartnett and Carolann Middleton; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a Masonic and Order of the Eastern Star service will begin at 7:30 pm. A second visitation will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the funeral home, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 15 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wally’s memory to Special Olympics Delaware, c/o Polar Bear Plunge, 619 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716-1901 or online by clicking here.

Walter Michael "Wally" Myslewicz

May 2, 1945 - December 6, 2024