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March 14th, 2024

Janet Smith

The campus community mourns the passing of Janet Smith P’88, 90, who died Wednesday, March 13. Janet retired from Bucknell in 1999 after more than 25 years of service in Publications, Print & Mail, previously known as Administrative Services. Janet’s work in the mailroom was always done with a pleasant smile and a kind word, and she was a great team contributor. I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with others. On behalf of our entire University community, I extend our deepest sympathies to Janet’s family, as well as to […]

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March 12th, 2024

Carol Erdley

The campus community mourns the passing of Carol Erdley, 77, who died Wednesday, March 6. Carol retired from Bucknell in 2013 after more than 21 years of service as a custodian in the facilities department. I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with others. On behalf of our entire University community, I extend our deepest sympathies to Carol’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. Bravman President Carol Elizabeth Erdley, 77, of Lewisburg, entered into rest Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born Nov. […]

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February 16th, 2024

Darina Tuhy

The campus community mourns the passing of Darina Tuhy, 103, who died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Darina retired from Bucknell in 1985 as professor emerita of music after more than 38 years of teaching piano and music history. Many students passed through her piano studio, a number of them going on to graduate study at Juilliard, Eastman, Peabody and other conservatories. She performed frequently on campus and in the Lewisburg community as a solo recitalist and accompanist. Additionally, she organized and performed in many collaborative chamber music concerts and is remembered as a gracious colleague. A former student added that […]

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February 6th, 2024

Patricia Best

The campus community mourns the passing of Patricia Best, 88, who died Friday, Feb. 2. Patricia retired from Bucknell in 1997 after more than 22 years of service in the facilities department. I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with others. On behalf of our entire University community, I extend our deepest sympathies to Patricia’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Patricia A. Best, 88, of Linden Road, Lewisburg, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Patricia was […]

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January 10th, 2024

James Swan

The campus community mourns the passing of James Swan, 69, who died Wednesday, Dec. 20. James retired from Bucknell in 2017 as Professor Emeritus of Chemistry after more than 33 years of service as a faculty member. Jim’s colleagues remember him above all else as a kind person who truly loved analytical chemistry. He was generous with his time and served as an excellent mentor for new faculty and for his students. I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with others. On behalf of our entire University community, I extend […]

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January 9th, 2024

Herbert Peterson

The campus community mourns the passing of Herbert Peterson, 91, who died Monday, Dec. 25. Herb retired from Bucknell in 1995 as Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering after more than 30 years of service as a faculty member. Herb’s colleagues in the mechanical engineering department shared that he demonstrated a clear focus on student learning throughout his career, being one of the first within the department to adopt computer-aided instructional methods and create new laboratory exercises to make this new technology accessible to students. He was a leader in bringing hands-on learning opportunities into the curriculum and in giving students […]

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January 5th, 2024

Robert Love Taylor

The campus community mourns the passing of Robert Love Taylor, 82, who died Thursday, Nov. 23. Bob retired in 2005 as Professor Emeritus of English after more than 32 years of teaching at Bucknell. Bob is fondly remembered by his students as a kind, gentle, inspiring, and thoughtful mentor and teacher who communicated his deep love of writing in the classroom; by colleagues as an honest, caring, and reliable department chair, friend and mentor; by writers around the country who contributed to and published in West Branch as a skillful and encouraging editor; and by those in the community who […]

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November 29th, 2023

Jeremy Russell

The campus community mourns the passing of Jeremy Russell, 42, who died Saturday, Nov. 25. Jeremy worked as a University quantitative support specialist in the Teaching & Learning Center since March 2023. Jeremy’s colleagues have shared that he was a highly experienced teacher and thoughtful pedagogue who was deeply committed to students and focused on access and equity. During his brief time at Bucknell, he built great resources and took the initial steps of establishing strong programs. Every student, faculty and staff member who collaborated with Jeremy saw and felt the impact of his work. I encourage you to visit […]

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October 5th, 2023

Michael Noll

The campus community mourns the passing of Michael Noll, 78, who died Monday, Oct. 2. Michael retired in 2010 from Facilities after more than 27 years of service to Bucknell.  I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with others. On behalf of our entire University community, I extend our deepest sympathies to Michael’s family, as well as to all who knew him at Bucknell. John C. Bravman President Michael J. Noll, 78, of Danville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday Oct. 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born Aug. 15,1945, […]

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August 7th, 2023

Craig A. Reynolds

The campus community mourns the passing of Craig Reynolds, 80, who died Thursday, July 27. Craig retired in 2005 as assistant director of athletics after more than 37 years of service to Bucknell.  I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with others. On behalf of our entire University community, I extend our deepest sympathies to Craig’s family, as well as to all who knew him at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Craig A. Reynolds, 80, of Reno, NV, passed away at home on Thursday, July 27, after a battle with pulmonary disease. Craig was […]

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August 1st, 2023

William “Bill” Burkholder

The campus community mourns the passing of William “Bill” Burkholder, 74, who died on Sunday, July 23, while working on his beloved farm in Turbotville, Pa. Bill retired in 2012 as Manager of Library Technology in L&IT after more than 21 years of service to Bucknell. Bill was a wonderful friend to many and the loving husband of Nick Benvin, who survives him. Bill and Nick were together for 38 years. He is also survived by Kaylee, his Brittney Spaniel and constant companion. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. I encourage you to […]

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July 13th, 2023

Charles C. Pinter

The campus community mourns the passing of Charles Pinter, who died on Monday, July 3. Charles retired as professor emeritus of mathematics in 2004 after more than 38 years of service to Bucknell. Three of Charles’ children, Marco Pinter ’87, Andres Pinter ’94, and Adrian Pinter ’02 are Bucknell alumni. Included below is the complete text of the obituary, as provided by the family.  I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with others. On behalf of our entire University community, I extend our deepest sympathies to Charles’ family, as well as to all […]

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