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PAULINE L. DELAUTER

1930 - 2025

PAULINE L. DELAUTER obituary, 1930-2025, Sabillasville, MD

BORN

1930

DIED

2025

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J. L. Davis Funeral Home

12525 Bradbury Avenue

Smithsburg, Maryland

PAULINE DELAUTER Obituary

Pauline Louise (Ridenour) Delauter, 95, of Sabillasville, MD, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loving family.

Born on January 14, 1930, in Lantz, MD, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Edith (Lantz) and Clarence Brown Ridenour.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Edgar Earl Delauter; and a son, Steven Earl Delauter.

Pauline graduated from Thurmont High School, class of 1948.

Pauline was a Bus Driver for Frederick County Public Schools until she retired after 35 years of service. She also was a farmer with her husband.

Pauline was a member of Jacob's Church, Fairfield, PA, where she played the organist, and was a previous member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She also was a member of the Red Hat Society.

Pauline enjoyed traveling with her friends, and she loved her chickens and her ducks.

She is survived by her Sons, Daniel Delauter of Thurmont, MD; David Delauter and wife, Donna of Sabillasville, MD; Laurean Delauter of Fairfield, PA; and Randolph Delauter and wife, Tina, of Sabillasville, MD; 10 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; Caregiver, Teena Hurley; numerous Nieces and Nephews, and her cat, "Oliver," and longtime friend Virginia Harbaugh.

A funeral service will be held Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11 AM at Jacob's Church, 495 Harbaugh Valley Rd. Fairfield, PA 17320 with Pastor Rich Daughtridge officiating. Interment will follow in Wellers Church Cemetery, Thurmont, MD.

Family will receive friends Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6-8 PM at J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Jacob's Church.

Arrangements were made with J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD, online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com. PAULINE L. (RIDENOUR) DELAUTER

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Published by The Frederick News-Post on Apr. 8, 2025.

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Brenda Monn

April 16, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Mrs.Delauter was a nice lady. She was my bus driver.

Lucy mcafee

April 15, 2025

Mis delauter was my bus driver my whole life she was the sweetest lady and always got me home safe

Melissa Eiker-Beck

April 12, 2025

She will be missed. My condolences go out to her family

Chrissy Eiker ( Christina)

April 12, 2025

Mrs Delaughter, you will be sadly missed. You made my bus ride memorable all of my school years. You were another person in my life who made an impact on how I treat people. You were always there when we needed you. I´m proud to have known you. God Bless you.

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