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, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Earl F. and Evelyn (Corwell) Noll.
Michael attended Danville Area High School until 1963 then went on to Williamson College of the Trades, graduating in 1965.
He was married to his loving wife of 48 years, Deborah J. (Libby) Noll. They were married on Dec. 13,1974.
Michael was employed by Bucknell University for 27 years as a power plant engineer.
He truly enjoyed searching for The Ark of the Covenant as well as traveling twice to Israel to quench his thirst for knowledge. Michael was an avid reader who loved to learn about mystics, energy healing, radionics, and reading the Torah. He did take great pleasure in performing remote healings and helping people. His greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by one son, Timothy Noll and his wife Shannon, of Scotts Valley, California and his two children, Logan and Aidan Noll; as well as two daughters, Jennifer Sparks and her wife Sandra, of Lexington, SC and their three children, Quinn, Julia and Connor McGarvey, and Amanda Noll of Danville, and her three children, Amani Noll, Eve Gardner, and Alex Gardner. He is also survived by two brothers, Franklin C. Noll of Danville, and Gary W. Noll and his wife Paula, of Danville, and their two children, Gregory and Christopher Noll.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Michael’s Life to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Visneski Funeral Home, Inc., 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville, PA 17821. Friends will be received from noon to 12:45 p.m.
Burial will follow in the Episcopal Cemetery, Danville.
The family will provide flowers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Williamson College of the Trades, 106 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063 or online at Williamson College of the Trades • Give-Campus or Geisinger Hospice, 74 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 104, Danville, PA 17821.
Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc., 42 W. Mahoning St., Danville, www.visneski.com.
I had the privilege of working we Mike on several projects during the 1st 10 years of my career with Bucknell. I always enjoyed his kind, calm demeanor and unique perspective on life. When ever I needed to step back from the stresses of my job, I would stop and see Mike for a friendly chat or discuss a problem or just to vent my frustrations.
You will be missed my friend.
Todd Hower