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Dorothy A. Morbauch, retired textile worker
Dorothy A. Schaeffer Morbauch, 81, of Millsboro, formerly of Pottstown, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Dorothy was a resident of the Pottstown area for over 40 years before retiring to the Millsboro area.
She had previously worked in the textile industry at Sunset Manufacturing Company in Pottstown for about 10 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert L. Morbauch; children, June Bankes and her husband Edward of Birdsboro, Pa., Carol L. Mellen and her husband William of Boyertown, Pa., Kim L. Morbauch and his wife Linda of Reading, Pa., Brenda K. Morbauch Johns of Washington state, and Robert T. Morbauch and his wife Cindy of Boyertown; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Millsboro.

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Gary R. Kozak, consummate salesman
Gary R. Kozak, 58, of Millsboro, formerly of Altoona, Pa., died peacefully in his sleep at home Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, from cancer.
Gary was born Sept. 2, 1950, in Altoona to Richard and Bette Kozak. He married Mercedes Vallade in 1969 and would have celebrated their 40th anniversary this September. The consummate salesman, Gary spent many years in sales, most notably Family Mobile Homes of Altoona, and Tammac Holdings Corporation. He loved the ocean and moved to Millsboro full time in 2000. While here he enjoyed wonderful friends, great fishing, and a few winning seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. Gary also enjoyed spending time with his two grandsons, both of whom he taught to play poker.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mercedes in March 2009.  IIn addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Barbara Kozak-Sellers and her husband Kyle; grandsons Sean and Ethan Sellers of Lancaster, Pa.; and brother Jeff Kozak and wife Sharon, nephew Ian Kozak and niece Jessica Kozak, all of Altoona. 
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept.11, at Grace United Methodist Church, Millsboro.
Following will be time for friends and fellowship at the church hall. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Without the unwavering and unconditional support of Hospice, Gary would not have been able to pass away at his home on his terms.
His family is grateful to them and his caregivers. 

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Kristee Lee Miller, registered dietician
Kristee Lee Miller, 38, of Deerfield Beach, Fla., died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. She was a 1990 graduate of Dover High School. She had attended Salisbury State University, completed her degree at Delaware State University, and obtained her master’s degree from SUNY, Stoneybrook. She was currently employed as a registered dietician at Del Ray Medical Center.
She is survived by her parents, Woody and Barbara Miller of Rehoboth Beach and Marathon, Fla., her brother Jeff of Parker, Colo.; her brother Kyle of Bowers Beach; her sister Kami of Kent, Ohio; and her beloved nephews, Josh and Trent of Parker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Burial will be at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Ruth M. Klinedinst, active in community
Ruth M. Klinedinst, 86, of Bloomsburg, Pa., beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, left this world to be in God’s hands at 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert after 59 years of marriage. Ruth was born Sept. 1, 1922, in Red Lion, Pa. She graduated from Red Lion High School and attended Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing and Thompson Business School. She worked in Red Lion for the J.C. Winter Company as an office administrator, for St. Mark Lutheran Church in Pleasant Gap as the organist, and in the Bloomsburg Elementary cafeteria.
Ruth’s life was not defined by her education or paid vocation but rather by her roles as mother, sister, aunt, friend and volunteer. Her deep loves were her faith, her family and her friends.
From the time of her childhood, Ruth’s faith shaped her life. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Red Lion, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Pleasant Gap, and St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bloomsburg. She shared her gifts as a Sunday school teacher, an organist, children’s choir accompanist and LCW Circle member. Ruth and her family and friends have many fond memories of involvement in church ministries, in sharing her deep love of music, and helping others in her church and her community. Ruth also loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and gardening.
Ruth volunteered her time with many causes including Meals on Wheels, Danville State Hospital and Bloomsburg State College Faculty Wives, and she served on the board of directors of the Mental Health Association of Columbia and Montour Counties.
Ruth is survived by her two daughters, Trudy E. Klinedinst of Bloomsburg; Susan I. and husband William Dreisbach of Medford, N.J., and their sons Charles and wife Janet of Syracuse, N.Y., and Joseph of Medford; her two sons, Thomas E. Klinedinst and his wife JoAnn of Doylestown, Pa., and their children Andrew and Amy; and James R. Klinedinst and his wife Michelle of Dagsboro, and their children Darcy and Shelby.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Seden and Elizabeth Mary Grove, and her sisters Elizabeth and Irene Grove of Red Lion. She is survived by her brother Roy and sister-in-law Colleen Grove of York, Pa., and many nieces, nephews and their extended families.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 North Market St., Bloomsburg, with her pastor, the Rev. Joel L. Zeiders officiating. Friends may greet the family in the church parlor from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will be in Old Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg. Worshipers are welcome to join the family for a meal in the church social room following the interment.
The family will provide flowers. Memorials may be sent to St. Matthew Lutheran Church to be used to support the music ministry program or the Mental Health Association of Susquehanna Valley.

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Paul J. Hollenbeck, business owner
Paul J. Hollenbeck, previously of Media, now in West Chester, Pa., who fought a courageous 37-year battle with cancer, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, surrounded by family and friends.
Paul was born April 3, 1952, in Elizabeth, N.J., son of the late Craig and Jane Hollenbeck, originally of Lansdowne, Pa. Paul grew up in the family business with his brothers. The business, originally known as Clifton Plastics Inc., Clifton Heights, Pa., later became known as Craig Technologies Inc., renamed in honor of his father. The business relocated to Seaford in 1999. Its proprietary line of precision-ground plastic balls developed by Paul’s father are sold worldwide. As a partner, Paul’s love and talent for manufacturing balls kept him busy until his health no longer allowed him to continue the daily stress of running a ball-grinding facility. To keep him active, in 2005 the brothers and partner Leo O’Hara, founded Craig Ball Sales, a distributorship of precision-ground metal, ceramic and glass balls. Through a partnership with RGP Int’l. of Milano, Italy, the partners began importing various sizes and types of balls for distribution throughout the United States.
With his transition to sales, Paul began his new career in handling internet sales transactions which rapidly grew into direct sales to original equipment manufacturers. Today, through his efforts, Craig Ball Sales is a major supplier of balls to many industries. Through his 40-plus years in the business his love for his work and family allowed him to deal with his long battle with cancer. Paul was a graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School.
He played as a center on the high school football team where he earned the nickname of “Yock” and also attended Delaware County Community College. As an avid sports fan, he enjoyed the occasional horse betting, but his passion was following the various national sports teams which he enjoyed with his friends, “the Untouchables,” who stood by his side to the end.
Paul is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Denise Mastracola Hollenbeck; three brothers and their wives, David of Sarasota, Fla., Donald and Laurel of Milton, and Robert and Phyllis of Millsboro; and nieces and nephews, Alison, James, Emily, Robert Jr., and Julia.
The family wishes to thank all of the doctors and staff at the Fox Chase Cancer Hospital for their help and support to Paul. He was a one of a kind who inspired many people and will be truly missed by all. Friends and family are invited to a life celebration from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, at the Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that memorial gifts in Paul’s name be donated to the Fox Chase Cancer Center and/or the American Cancer Society, 2009 Support Our Strength Fund, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.

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Justine Botto, retired salesperson
Justine Botto, 94, of Georgetown, formerly of Paterson, N.J., passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in Harrison Senior Living, Georgetown. Justine was born in Torino, Italy, the daughter of the late Armando and Margherita Baudo Rampi.
She attended Drakes Business School in Newark, N.J. She worked in the sales department at the Greater New York Box Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1980.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Georgetown as well as the St. Michael’s Catholic Church Columbiettes, the AARP Chapter 5340, the Red Hat Society, several bridge groups and the CHEER Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pierino Botto, in 1995; and a daughter, Yvonne Botto Baker. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Anthony Padula of Georgetown; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Georgetown. Burial will be private in Laurel Grove Memorial Park in New Jersey. Contributions may be made to the Georgetown Library Building Fund, 10 W. Pine St., Georgetown, DE 19947; or the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Eugene Nelson, retired pharmacist
Eugene “Gene” Nelson 82, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at his home in Rehoboth Beach.
He was a retired pharmacist who graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy. He owned Milford Pharmacy until he sold it and the Rehoboth Pharmacy until he retired in October 1994. Gene was a past city commissioner of Rehoboth Beach and a past president of the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce. Gene was also a past president of Milford Kiwanis Club. He was a longtime member and president of the Delaware Pharmaceutical Society. In 1979 he received the AH Robbins Award for Community Service in Pharmacy. He was a member of the Masons, Endeavor Lodge. Gene touched the lives of many people.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Marilyn; his children Mitchell (Razel) of Morristown, N.J., Kenneth (Lindy) of Rockville, Md. and and Cheryl Young of Olney, Md.; and his grandchildren Edward Young, Zelda and Dvorah Nelson.
Graveside services were held at Sharon Hill Memorial Park, Dover. Donations may be made in his memory to the Tunnell Cancer Center c/o Beebe Medical Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958-0226.

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Donna Jean Bailor, switchboard operator
Donna Jean (Hockenberry) Bailor, 71, of Millsboro, passed away Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
She was born March 2, 1938, in Kistler, Pa., daughter of the late Donald and Rose (Snyder) Hockenberry. Mrs. Bailor enjoyed a career as a switchboard operator. She was a great cook and an excellent seamstress. She was devoted to her family. She is survived by her husband, Warren D. Bailor; a son, Wayne Bailor of Grantville, Pa.; two daughters, Debra Soriano of Harrisburg, Pa. and Jennifer Rose Bailor of California; and two sisters, Patsy Berry of Newburg, Pa. and Phyllis Helvig of Perry County, Pa. All services are private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

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George ‘Jack’ Hudson, retired foreman
George J. “Jack” Hudson, 70, of Milton, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. Jack was born in Ellendale, the son of the late George Hudson Jr. and Mildred Hitchens Hudson. He was a foreman on the loading dock at the Sussex Company in Milford for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his wife, Clara Smith Hudson; four children, Debbie Spencer of Milton, George Hudson Jr. of Milton, Frank Hudson of Lincoln, and Joe Hudson of Columbus, Ohio; 11 brothers and sisters; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Union St., Milton.
Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Milton.