Pauline Ruth Deitrich

Pauline Ruth Deitrich, 95, a former resident of Salona has entered into the presence of the Lord on June 10, 2026 and has heard the words “well done my good and faithful servant”.

Pauline was born September 5, 1930 on the family farm in Bald Eagle Township to Raymond P. and Clarrissa Ruth Crebs Orner.

She and Melvin E. Deitrich were married August 29, 1947 at the Mill Hall Parsonage.

They shared 52 years of marriage before Melvin’s passing on September 4, 1999.

Polly’s work career spanned fifty years. While a student at Lamar Twp. School she worked at Herr’s Store where she met Melvin. She worked at Sylvania, waitressed at the Allegheny Creamery, A&P until the stores closed finally retiring from Acme in 1995.

Pauline was blessed with wisdom and kindness. She was our rock in the time of storm strengthening us, comforting us and carrying us through the trials of life.

She welcomed friends and family into her home for the holidays and reunions enjoying the time together over good homemade food and conversation.

Pauline was a member of the Salona United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter Deborah and her husband Chester Ingram.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, son James in 1949, granddaughter Jillian and a grandson Ian Ingram and her sister Mary Edwards (William)

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Sunnyside Cemetery, Bald Eagle Twp., with Pastor Tom Jones officiating.

Helt Funeral Chapel, Mill Hall is honored to serve the family.

Online condolences can be sent at MaxwellHelt.com.