Dear Colleagues, The campus community mourns the passing of John Kendrick, 91, who died Saturday, May 9. John retired in 2001 after more than 25 years of service as a professor of sociology. He served as department chair and was instrumental in pioneering the campus micro-computing infrastructure, supporting the early residential college system and shaping the liberal arts curriculum. John’s colleagues recall him as a dedicated mentor and collaborative researcher in feminism who remained passionately committed to community governance throughout his career. I encourage you to visit our In Memoriam site to share personal notes of sympathy and remembrance with […]

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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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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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Dear Colleagues, The campus community mourns the passing of Douglas K. Candland, 88, who died on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Doug retired as professor emeritus of psychology in 2002 after 41 years of service to Bucknell, leaving an indelible impact on the University community.  A model teacher-scholar, Doug had countless accomplishments during his career here and is perhaps best known for founding Bucknell’s program in animal behavior. His guidance and mentorship were deeply appreciated by generations of students, and the Douglas K. Candland Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences position is named in his honor. Colleagues who worked with […]

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Dear Colleagues, The campus community mourns the passing of Mareta Digan, 86, who died on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Mareta retired as a secretary in the art department in 1999 after 24 years of service to Bucknell.  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 Mareta’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Another beautiful mother’s soul found […]

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The campus community mourns the passing of Zerna Bower, who died on Thursday, Dec. 28. Zerna worked in Bucknell Dining Services since 2010. Her colleagues shared that Zerna was beloved by Bucknell students and her co-workers. She worked at Bison Fresh during the dinner hours and was famous for “Mac and Cheese Mondays” and “Zerna’s Chicken Parm.” Included below is the complete text of the obituary, as provided by the family. You are encouraged 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 […]

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The campus community mourns the passing of Helen Steeley, who died on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Helen retired in 1989 after 19 years of service as a custodial section supervisor. Included below is the complete text of the obituary, as provided by the family. ​You are encouraged 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 Helen’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. Helen L. Steeley, 94, of 30 North Third St., Lewisburg, passed away Tuesday […]

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The campus community mourns the passing of Gloria Myers, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Gloria worked in Bertrand Library and retired from the University in 1991 after more than 30 years of service. Included below is the complete text of the obituary, as provided by the family. You are encouraged 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 Gloria’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. Gloria B. Myers, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away […]

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The campus community mourns the passing of Mills Edgerton, who died on Monday, Dec. 6. Mills retired as professor emeritus of languages, cultures & linguistics after 32 years of service to the University, which included 21 years as director of the Bucknell University Press. Mills’ son Michael is an alumnus of the class of 1983. 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 […]

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The campus community mourns the passing of Dan Hoffman who died on Monday, July 26. After 33 years of service to Bucknell, Dan retired from the University in 2003 as Professor Emeritus of Biology. During Dan’s tenure at Bucknell, he received a number of National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. His colleagues in the Biology department shared that Dan was a loyal Bucknellian, having taught in the Biology department for more than 30 years. His favorite topics to teach were marine biology and biology for non-majors, where he shared his passion for fieldwork with generations of Bucknell students. Dan’s wife, Marcia […]

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