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Monday, January 14th, 2019

In Memoriam: Ben Willeford

Bennett “Ben” Willeford, of Lewisburg, died Sept. 22.

Born in 1921 in Greenville, S.C., he attended Emory University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a professor of chemistry at Bucknell from 1950 until his retirement in 1984. Following his …

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Monday, December 3rd, 2018

In Memoriam: Harold Heine

Harold W. Heine, professor emeritus of chemistry and a consummate teacher-scholar, died on Monday, July 23, in Lewisburg.

After receiving his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rutgers University, Heine served for 45 years as a member of the chemistry faculty …

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Monday, January 15th, 2018

In Memoriam: William Rooke G’06, G’12

William Rooke G’06, G’12, a stockbroker and philanthropist, died July 31 in Paradise Valley, Ariz. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1953, Rooke enlisted in the Navy and attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade. Upon discharge, he studied …

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Monday, January 15th, 2018

In Memoriam: Linda Garrett Greenberg ’63

Linda Garrett Greenberg ’63 of New York, N.Y., an educator and trustee emerita of Bucknell University, died Oct. 4.

An English major at Bucknell, Greenberg showcased her performing and literary talents as a member of Cap & Dagger Drama Club, …

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