SMYRNA - Jerry J. Smolik, died June 30, 2012, at his residence. Born and raised in Dover, he was the son of Christine M. Smolik of Dover. He had worked in the Packaging Dept. of the Playtex Corp. in Dover for over 37 years. He had been a lifelong member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dover and in his quiet moments enjoyed watching Baseball and Basketball. A kind and considerate person, Jerry will be missed by the many lives he had touched. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving sister, Christine R. Smolik of Dover; and his close friends, Vernon and Shanah Roberts of Dover. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Holy Cross Church, 631 S. State St. Dover, DE. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dover, DE. Condolences and Guest Book Signings can be made at www.ambruso.com. Life's End Services are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc. Dover.