Multi-function paper toweling dispenser

A multi-function paper towel dispenser selectively operable to dispense paper toweling from a roll of paper toweling employing a plurality of alternative operational modes, said paper towel dispenser comprising, in combination:

• a housing;
• a roll support within said housing for supporting a roll of paper toweling;
• a rotatable toweling support roller within said housing for receiving paper toweling from a roll of paper toweling;
• an electric motor operatively associated with said toweling support roller for selectively rotating said toweling support roller;
• sensor structure operatively associated with said electric motor to energize said electric motor and cause rotation of said toweling support roller to transport the paper toweling for dispensing from said multi-function paper toweling dispenser in either a first mode of operation wherein said electric motor is energized responsive to said sensor structure sensing positioning of a user's hand or other object at a predetermined location external of said housing or in a second mode of operation wherein said electric motor is energized responsive to said sensor structure sensing the removal of a toweling tail from a location external of said housing.