Obituaries

Donald James Brett, 72, of Atglen, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was the loving husband of Linda Callen Brett for over 52 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Marie Propert Brett.

   Donald worked on the custodial crew for the Octorara School District where he took great pride in his work and forged many meaningful relationships with his coworkers.

   His huge heart and wicked sense of humor were how he left his mark on the world.

Joyce S. Wright, 88, of Christiana, PA, passed away on Sunday, November, 3, 2024 at the Newport Meadows Nursing Home. She was the widow of Jack L. Wright, Sr. who died in 2021. They shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Honey Brook, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn Wise Smith. 

Joyce was an area resident all her life and a graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. She was employed as an office worker with Cardinal Cotton Fabrics. 

Joyce was a member of the Wagontown Union Chapel in Wagontown, PA. 

Scott Lester King, 63, of Christiana, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October, 23, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lester King and Elaine Tollinger Simes.

Scott was an area resident all his life and he attended the Solanco High School. He was employed, most of his life in the Steel Industry as a welder.

He is survived by two half sisters; Stacie Sauzer of Millsboro, DE and Sean Pratt of Florida, one aunt Joanne Hogg and husband Harold of Atglen, PA and two nieces Carri Hogg of Harrisburg, PA and Melissa Hogg of Indiana, PA.

Allen F. Carr, Sr., 75, of Kinzers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. He was the beloved husband of Connie L. Anderson Carr with whom he shared 50 years of marriage with. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late James Carr and Elizabeth Peters DiObilda.

Allen grew up in the Coatesville area and attended the former Scott High School. He was employed most of his life as an auto body technician and had worked for many local auto repair shops and dealerships down through the years.

Myrtle M. Reinike, 97, of Hesston, PA, formerly of Lancaster County, Chester County, and New Castle County, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA.

She was the widow of the late William Arthur Reinike, Jr. who died in 2011. They were married for 22 years. Prior to her marriage to Art, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard E. Ewing, in 1986 after 37 years of marriage. Born in 1927 in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mamie (Seace) Lawrence.