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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Patricia Starcher, who died on Monday, May 29. Patricia retired from Facilities in 2000 after more than 26 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 Patricia’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. Bravman President Patricia A. Starcher, 85, of Mifflinburg passed away on Tuesday, May […]

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 […]

The campus community mourns the passing of Reverend James “Jim” Hammerlee, 92, who died on Saturday, Nov. 26. James retired in 1992 with 26 years of service to Bucknell. Jim served in a number of key roles at Bucknell including University chaplain, director of student activities, adviser to international students, and founding director of the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. He was awarded the Burma-Bucknell Bowl Award in 1978 for his outstanding contributions to international understanding, and the Harriman Award in 1981 for his many contributions to the cultural life of Bucknell and the Lewisburg community. The Class of […]

Dear Colleagues, The campus community mourns the passing of Gene Greiner P’94, who died on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Gene retired as a systems administrator from L&IT in 2010 after 18 years of service to Bucknell. Gene’s son, Gene I. Greiner II, is a member of the class of ’94. 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 Gene’s family, as well as […]

Dear Colleagues, The campus community mourns the passing of Ruth Drozin ’58, M’63, P’82, who died on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Ruth retired from L&IT in 1998 after 29 years of service to Bucknell. Her daughter, Katherine (Drozin) Coup ’82, is a Bucknell alumna. 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 Ruth’s family, as well as to all who knew her at […]

Dear Colleagues, The campus community mourns the passing of Mary Scott, who died on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Mary retired from Facilities in 1996 after many 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 Mary’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Mary J. Scott, 91, formerly of Sunrise Rd. Lewisburg, […]

Dear Colleagues, The campus community mourns the passing of Norma “Normie” J. Wendt, who died on Tuesday, July 5. Normie retired as a secretary in the Admissions office in 1995 after 22 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 Normie’s family, as well as to all who knew her at Bucknell. John C. BravmanPresident Norma “Normie” […]