The campus community mourns the passing of Diane Mitch, 70, who died Monday, April 6. Diane retired in 2017 after more than 42 years of service to Bucknell Dining. 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 Diane’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Diane M. Mitch, 70, of Wall St. Milton passed away on April 6, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Born in Lewisburg on October 9, […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Glenda Durso, 76, who died Tuesday, March 10. Glenda retired after more than 34 years of service to Bucknell as a Dining Services team leader.  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 Glenda’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Glenda M. Durso, 76, of 3rd Street, passed away March 10, in Nottingham Village. Glenda was born July 28, 1949, in Danville a […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Gerald Commerford, 79, who died Saturday, March 14. Gerry retired after more than 40 years of service to Bucknell as the associate dean of students.  Gerry’s impact at Bucknell was remarkable and lasting. He always prioritized students, and as alums they consistently shared stories about how he touched and changed their lives. During his tenure, Gerry received numerous awards for his dedication and attention to a student-centered philosophy. In honor of his lasting impact, Bucknell established the Gerald W. Commerford Student Leadership Award, which is given annually to a student who demonstrates school […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Katherine Wheatcroft M’75, 92, who died Friday, Feb. 6. Katherine retired after more than 17 years of service to Bucknell within the College of Arts & Sciences and as adviser of The Bucknellian. She is remembered as an enthusiastic and kind colleague who was a dedicated mentor to the students she worked with, both in classes and particularly with The Bucknellian.  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 Katherine’s family, […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Kay Emery, 81, who died Sunday, July 27. Kay retired after more than 25 years of service to Bucknell as a custodial section supervisor. 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 Kay’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident ____________________________________________________________________________________ Kay E. Emery passed away at the age of 81 on July 27, 2025, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Kay […]

The campus community mourns the passing of George Guffey, 82, who died Sunday, June 1. George retired after more than 24 years of service to Bucknell as a painter supervisor. 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 George’s family, as well as to all who knew him at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident George “Mick” Malcolm Guffey, Jr., 82, of Mifflinburg, entered into rest Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Oak Glen, Lewisburg. He was born April 20, 1943, in […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Joyce Wagner, 82, who died Monday, Jan. 27. Joyce retired after more than 17 years of service to Bucknell as a custodial section supervisor. Her colleagues remember her as a dedicated employee whose consistent excellence was recognized in 2006 with the John F. Zeller Award. 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 Joyce’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ […]

The campus community mourns the passing of David Wilder, 95, who died Sunday, March 23. David retired after more than 27 years of service to Bucknell in the Counseling & Student Development Center. The center’s current clinicians are grateful for David’s legacy of dedicated service to student mental health.  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 David’s family, as well as to all who knew him at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ David Howard Wilder […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Alice VanBuskirk, 78, who died Thursday, Jan. 9. Alice retired after more than 25 years of service to Bucknell as an academic assistant in the Department of Economics. 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 Alice’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Alice Kathryn (Brouse) VanBuskirk, 78, of Lewisburg, went home to her Lord Thursday morning, Jan. 9, 2025, at […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Robert Albert, 88, who died Monday, Jan. 6. Robert retired in 1999 after more than 22 years of service to Bucknell in Facilities. 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 Robert’s family, as well as to all who knew him at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Robert L. Albert, 88 of Turbot Ave., Milton passed away on January 6, 2025 at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Lewisburg […]