Myles Honor Stiefvater of Newark Delaware, age 58, passed away on October 30th after a prolonged, but determined and hard-fought battle against cancer and a number of ailments.
Myles was born in Syracuse, New York, son of Charles and Joan Stiefvater. He grew up in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where he attended Lancaster Country Day School. Myles received his BA from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, where he made his residence after graduation. It was at the University of Delaware where he met his wife, Cheryl Brighton; they were married for 31 years.
Myles and Cheryl raised a son and a daughter, Brighton and Tatyana, whom, along with Cheryl, were the pride and joy of his life. Brighton graduated from Kutztown University and Tatyana is currently a student at Harcum College.
Besides his family and friends, Myles other love was music. He was an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed playing in bands and with his similarly musically inclined friends.
Myles was an office equipment salesperson, working for a number international manufacturers, where he won many salesperson of the year awards (and enjoyed the trips that came with the awards). He most recently worked at the independent company, Laser Tone Business Systems in Milford, Delaware.
His other ‘profession’ was an avid collector (and a very occasional seller) of comics and comic and movie memorabilia, amassing an impressive collection and transforming his basement into a museum of sorts (Cheryl being a very tolerant wife on this score).
Myles fought a long and hard battle against leukemia and other assorted issues. He refused to give up, refused to complain and time after time, would bounce back from the most difficult situations. Myles was greatly aided in his fight by Dr. David Porter of the University of Pennsylvania, who provided the best care and treatments possible. The family will be forever in his debt.
Myles is survived by his wife, Cheryl, his children, Brighton and Tatyana, all of Newark, Delaware, and his brother Laird, of New York City.
The service will be held on Saturday, November 13th, at 11AM at The First Presbyterian Church of Newark, at 292 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711. There will be reception following the service.
Memorial contributions in Myles name can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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