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Donald (Don) C. Albright, of Newport, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, after reaching the age 80 years old. After a battle with cancer, he died peacefully within his home, surrounded by loved ones.
Don was born on July 20, 1940 in Mount Union, to Hazel and Charles Albright. After Hazel's death, Charles married Mabel Hetrick, who raised Don.
Don received a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg College. He later attended Temple University, where he received his master's degree. Further, Don pursued and received a doctorate of education from Penn State University. Don began his career as an educator which led him into school administration as a vice principal at Curtain Middle School in Williamsport and later as a principal at West Perry School District in Perry County. During Don's time as an educator, he also coached his school's wrestling team, and the chess club.
Don wasn't able to sit still during retirement, so he continued to work. He administered scholastic testing throughout the state of Pennsylvania working for Westat. Don and his late wife, Dixie Lee Albright, were weekend house parents at Milton Hershey School. He also worked as a clerk for Perry County Domestic Relations and more recently drove passenger vehicles for Perry County Transportation Authority (Rabbit Transit).
Throughout his life he had a great passion for nurturing flowers and plants. He was also an avid reader of books. Don was a good father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He always took care of his family and had many friends and colleagues that he developed and maintained throughout his life. Don was a strong, proud and good man. He is loved and will be missed by many!
Don is preceded in death by parents, Hazel Albright, Charles Albright and Mabel Albright; children, Justin Albright; wife, Dixie Lee Albright, and brother, Kenneth C. Albright.
He is survived by his fiancee, Linda Bates of Newport; daughter, Julie Albright of Hummelstown; son, Joel Albright of Swansboro, N.C.; grandsons, Justin M. Albright and James M. Albright; granddaughter, Kayla N. Albright; four great-grandchildren and other beloved friends and relatives.
A celebration of Don's life is being planned for the springtime.
Please send memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by the David M. Myers Funeral Home, Newport.