Dolores R. Albright

Dolores R. Albright, 99, of Hanover, long-time resident of Homewood at Plum Creek, entered into God’s eternal care on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Born on Tuesday, December 6, 1921, in Hanover, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Genevieve McSherry Reck. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Burnell C. Albright, who died in 1976; and two brothers, Rodney and Robert Reck. A 1939 graduate of Eichelberger High School, she attended and graduated from the Thompson School of Business. She was an active lifetime member of Trinity United Church of Christ.

Dolores was passionate about helping others. Her community service included more than 40 years as a hospital Gray Lady volunteer, 16 years as the volunteer coordinator of the Hanover Meals on Wheels program, service on the Council of Churches, and the Hanover Community Chorus. She was a local President of the AARP and volunteered for decades as an election poll worker.

At Trinity UCC Dolores served as a Deacon, head of the music committee, and a member of the choir for more than 50 years. In 1985 the Exchange Club of Hanover honored her with the Golden Deeds award, presented annually to an outstanding citizen of the Hanover area.

Dolores’ compassion and kindness touched everyone she met and she had an amazing number of friends. She enjoyed the company of others, playing cards, walking at the Mall or through the neighborhood, and she was an active traveler. She enjoyed countless bus trips, visited all 50 states, and many foreign nations. She always believed her life was richly blessed.
Survivors include three children, Deanna Noble of Lancaster, Karen Chane and her husband, John, of San Diego, CA, and Randy Albright and his wife, Kim, of Mechanicsburg; five grandchildren, Reggie, Erin, Chris, Ian, and Megan; eight great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sydney, Ben, Braedy, Ashton, Althea, Madeline, and Jackson; and her extended family and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 116 York Street, Hanover. Inurnment will be in Marburg Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Care Fund of Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave, Hanover, PA, 17331.