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Prof. Philip N. Lockhart, 82, died Sunday, February 20, 2011. He was retired from the Asbury J. Clarke Chair of Latin at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Prof. Lockhart was born May 3, 1928, near Smicksburg, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, to the late J. Donald and Margaret (North) Lockhart. His early years were spent on the family farm on which he was born. He attended one-room country schools and graduated from Punxsutawney (PA) High School.
In 1950 he graduated with a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. He held the M.A. from the University of North Carolina and the doctorate from Yale University. In 1959, he married Elizabeth McFarland Ayer of Westchester County, NY.
Professor Lockhart served a year as a missionary teacher in Ezel (KY) Mission School. The bulk of his career (27 years) was at Dickinson College, where he taught Latin and Ancient Greek. In addition, he taught in the Universities of Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Ohio State. At Dickinson, he was a three-time winner of the Ganoe Award for inspirational teaching.
His academic honors included Phi Beta Kappa, a Fellowship of The American Council of Learned Societies, and listing in Who's Who in America. He served as President of the Philadelphia Classical Society and the Pennsylvania Classical Association; in addition he was a member of the American Philological Association and a founding member of the South Central Pennsylvania Chapter of The Archaeological Institute of America.
In Carlisle, Prof. Lockhart was an elder in the Second Presbyterian Church and for forty years a member of its Sanctuary Choir. He also taught in the community Sunday School teacher training programs.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by a brother, Donald W. Lockhart, and his wife Lois of Towanda (PA) and a sister, Jean Blair, and her husband Sidney of Indiana (PA); a son, Dr. Bruce Lockhart, resident in the Republic of Singapore and a daughter, Betsy Wood, and her husband Jeff of Gardners (PA).
A ceremony of committal will be held at the Gilgal Presbyterian Church cemetery in Indiana County (PA) Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11 a.m.
A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, Carlisle PA, on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 11 a.m.
Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Music Fund of Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Dr., Carlisle PA 17013 or to The Philip Lockhart Fellowship at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece (address in the USA: 6-8 Charlton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-5232).
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May God grant you eternal rest, Dr. Lockhart!
Chris Albrecht
Student
May 10, 2021
Prof. Lockhart was one of the rare people who made you feel like anything was possible. I never dreamed that I would be able to study and learn Greek or Latin. His position was always: it is already within you; it only has to come out -- and with that he would give the Latin roots for the word, "to educate", "to lead out".
His way has left its indelible imprint and like so many other have written or implied here, I will never forget him or his great kindness nor his example to always go on learning and giving and teaching.
May all the sadness we feel about his absence transform into his same great intention to help others, to fill them with inspiration. May we too share his unstoppable passion for learning, bringing happinesses of all kinds to whomever we may meet.
Liz Hamill
March 14, 2011
Dear Bruce and Lockhart Family: I am extremely saddened to hear about your loss. I have walked a similar journey, having seen my mom pass away a couple of years ago. I pray that you can find peace, rest, and encouragement along the way. I had to learn how to mourn well. I will mourn that you will not see him for some time, but will also celebrate the many investments and sacrifices he has left for others who have come behind him.
Timothy Tien
March 4, 2011
Dear Bruce,
We wanted to express our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Based on the testimonies of his students, he was an amazing man and dedicated teacher. We know he raised an awesome son!
May God bless your family during this difficult time.
Tom & Linda
Tom & Linda Yau
March 3, 2011
The sun shines less brightly today, and the voice of a giant of academia now belongs to the ages. I had the extraordinary privilege of studying under Dr. Lockhart at Dickinson from 1986-1990, and he had a profound impact on my life. I have been an instructor of Latin and Classical Studies now for the last 17 years, and the legacy he imparted to me shines through in my teaching and in my relationship with my students every day. Whether studying the Roman historian Livy with him, discussing the impact of Virgil's Aeneid on the Roman people, or listening in awe to his rendition of the major Greek and Roman myths, one always walked away better because of the experience. I entered his office one day to have lunch as an English major and Latin minor, and came out two hours later as a double major in Latin and Political Science, with a minor in English. "Uncle Phil" loved the Classics, promoted the Classics, and inspired each of us to love them as well. His annual Christmas correspondence was a highlight of each season, and he remained a valued adviser to me even after I graduated. I owe him a debt of gratitude that I will never be able to repay, but I will never stop trying. Teacher, Mentor, Confidant, and Friend- I thank you, I will miss you, and I will NEVER forget you. Until we meet again, Ave et Vale! (Hail and Farewell!)
Todd D. Benz (Atlanta, GA)
Todd Benz
February 28, 2011
In the fall of 1967, I also began taking Latin with Dr.Lockhart in order to fulfill the college's language requirement.Within a year, he had turned a tentative psych. major into an enthusiastic Latin major. I owe my life and my livelihood to this gentle, caring man who continued to be a friend and mentor for the forty years since my graduation. He was simply the best!
Nancy Rochman
February 25, 2011
I also had the pleasure of being taught by Dr Lockhart in the late 80's. While I started out taking latin to simply satisfy a language requirement, I ended up taking Professor Lockhart's classes all four years and finished with a Minor in Latin. He was an amazing man and always very kind and thoughtful.
He will be missed...
Rick Wilson
February 24, 2011
An extraordinary man: all who took his classes or met him had the pleasure of his inspiration, wisdom and grace. Event though I did not see him for many years after college in the late 60's, still the comforting memory of his kindness and interest lasted.
Ed Myers
February 24, 2011
It was my excellent fortune to have been taught by Dr. Lockhart at Dickinson in the 1960's. He inspired in me a lifelong love for the Classics, particularly Latin, and the desire to share my knowledge with others. Because of his eagerness to stay in touch, he was instrumental in encouraging me to pursue a career in teaching high school Latin, which was a fulfilling and enjoyable career for me until my recent retirement. Dr. Lockhart's fine example also led me to achieve a Master's degree in Latin, with a minor in Greek. Thanks to the excellent preparation I received in his classroom, I was able to attain this with enthusiasm and dedication. I was honored to participate in the festive weekend which marked the reunion of many of his students. Dickinson and the lives of many of us were extraordinarily enriched by knowing and being taught by Dr. Lockhart. He will be missed. I shall pray for his family and hope that their grief will be leavened by the knowledge of the legacy he left not only to the College, but to Academia. Sue Ellen Kent Fishalow, Class of 1968
Sue Fishalow
February 23, 2011
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