Delores (Pauly) Paney-Clark, 95, of Wichita, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at Sunflower Z Homes, in Garden Plain.

A rosary will held on Monday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m., and funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 10:30 a.m., both at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Clonmel. Interment will in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

Delores was born Nov. 20, 1930, to Werner P. Orth and Margaret (Halfmann) Orth on what was known as the Forshee Ranch near Castleton, Kan.

She attended grade school in Andale, and later moved with her family to a home near Conway Springs, where she graduated from Conway Springs High School.

On Dec. 28, 1949, Delores was united in marriage to Donald Francis Pauly at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conway Springs. They made their home near Clonmel, where they raised their family. Delores worked side by side with Don in operating Don’s Packing House from 1955 to 1967. She also worked hard helping Don with the family farming. She was active in St. John’s Altar Society and other parish activities. Don preceded her in death on May 10, 1976.

Delores later married Sylvester “Ves” Paney. She moved to his farm north of St. Joe, Ost, where she helped with the farming and cattle operations. Ves preceded her in death in February of 1999.

Later she married Paul Clark of Wichita, and lived in west Wichita for 23 years until moving to the care home in October 2025. Paul preceded her in death of April 2013.

Delores was preceded in death by her spouses, onald Francis Pauly, Sylvester “Ves” Paney, and Paul Clark; brother Pete Orth; sister, Armella Pohl; daughter, Cathy Howell; and five grandchidlren.

Delores is survived by her children, Connie (Jim) Armour of Clearwater, Marsha (Barry) Rudy of The Villages, Fla., Dennis (Lynette) Pauly of Greensburg, Kan., Faye (Gary) Ast of Conway Springs, Lisa (Larry) Hastings of Clearwater, and Randy (Alma) Pauly of Viola; and step-daughter Patty Clark of Wichita; step-son Alan Clark of Wichita; 40 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and dear friends.

Delores found joy in the simple pleasures of life, especially a good card game, the company of friends, and indulging in her sweet tooth. She loved chocolate and held a special fondness for cardinals and the color red, which always brought her comfort and joy. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to God and to her family. Her warm and friendly smile will be missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (memo: building fund), 18630 W. 71st St. S., Viola, KS 67149.

Online condolences may be left at www.wsmortuary.com.