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Wednesday, 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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Thursday, 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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Thursday, 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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Monday, March 2nd, 2015

David Ray

The campus community mourns the passing of David Ray, 84, who died on Monday, March 2. David joined the Bucknell faculty in 1964 and after teaching for 35 years, retired as Professor Emeritus of Mathematics in 1999. In 1970, David received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. He also served as Chairman of the Mathematics Department and Chairman of the Faculty during his time at the University. A native of Hartford, Conn., he was born Oct. 5, 1930, a son of the late Wilbur and Dorothy (Clark) Ray. On June 18, 1988, he married the […]

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Wednesday, February 25th, 2015

Lorraine Kistler

The campus community mourns the passing of Lorraine Kistler, who died on Wednesday, February 25. Lorraine worked for dining services for 19 years, retiring in 1997. Born Sept. 15, 1933, in Renovo, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Sr. and Geraldine (Knoebel) Boop. On Jan. 1, 1954, she married Allen Kistler, who survives. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage. She was a member of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lewisburg. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons and a daughter-in-law; Perry and Lori Kistler of Lewisburg and David Kistler and his fiance, Elaine Michael, of Turbotville; […]

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Sunday, November 23rd, 2014

Richard P. Nickelsen

The campus community mourns the passing of Professor Richard Nickelsen, 89, who died on Sunday, November 23. Richard joined the Bucknell Faculty in 1959 and after teaching for 33 years, retired as Professor Emeritus of Geology in 1992. He was born October 1, 1925, in Lynbrook, NY, son of the late Karl and Olga (Holm) Nickelsen. On November 18, 1950, he married the former Helen “Cindy” Beardsley. Together they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Abby Nickelsen, of North Potomac, MD, Bruce Nickelsen and wife, Maria Uria-Nickelsen, of Upton, MA, and Jillian […]

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Saturday, October 18th, 2014

Connie Boyer

The campus community mourns the passing of Connie Boyer, 69, who died on Saturday, October 18th. Connie worked as a custodian, retiring in 2007 after 24 years at Bucknell. Born on June 25, 1945, in West Milton, she was a daughter of the late Mary (Stump) Boone and a 1963 graduate of Danville High School. She was a member of Christ Wesleyan Church in Milton, a former member and past president of the Millmont West Union Area Lions Club, and a volunteer for Evangelical Hospice. Connie enjoyed bowling, sewing, reading, and working in concessions at Penns Creek Park Raceway. She […]

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