April 22, 2005--Ruth E. Michalowich died unexpectedly at home on April 16.

A bindery operator at Star Color Press for 15 years and with Tri-Mark Publishing for 26 years, Ms. Michalowich retired in 1995. She then worked part-time at the University of Delaware’s Graphic Communications Center.

A member of St. Mark's Methodist Church in Stanton, she was active for 20 years in state Republican Committee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Michalowich; her son, Stephen; and a brother, Robert J. Hedrick. She is survived by her cousin, June Lee Wagner and her husband, John, of Quarryville, Pa., and other cousins.