Bruce Stoneback

Mr. Stoneback had an influence on my that I will never forget. Despite being unsure of any college plans and my future in general, he showed an interest in me and provided encouragement. He seemed confident that I would find my way, even when I was not sure I would. His words (and those of Mrs. Armstrong) always stuck with me as I eventually made my way back to education. Bruce is a teacher worth emulating.

Diane - it has been many years since you and Bruce entertained a group of us from the cast of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie for dinner in your home. I remember both you and Bruce as gracious hosts who took a genuine interest in those of us who were high school students. I am sorry for your loss, and grateful for Bruce's life. Grace and peace to you,
David Miller (PHS '74)

Diane,
I was so sorry to hear about Bruce. Although we haven't stayed in touch since school, I have so many great memories of our "gang" that did so many things together. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Bruce - the members of the Class of 1968 were remembering you and Diane with much fondness last Sunday evening at our reunion. Your life after high school sounded amazing and makes me want to be a better person.

Carol Cressman Edge

I want to express my condolences Mr. Stoneback was one of my favorite teachers in high school (and I only had two)> I always checked up to see how he was doing through a fellow co-worker who was also my #2 favorite teacher. I only wish I could have paid my respects. All I can say he was a very caring and fair teacher and person he treated everyone fairly. If you needed help he was always there to lend a helping hand. Thanks to him my senior year and his fellow co-worker Mr. Bryan I got out of...

Mr. Stoneback was one of the best teachers I've had - ever. I barely had college plans while in high school, but Mr. Stoneback saw something in me that I didn't see in myself. He was a mentor and friend who encouraged me to reach my potential. I credit encouragement from him (and Mrs. Armstrong) for giving me the motivation to eventually find my way back to college. He attended my induction ceremony for the Pennridge "Wall of Fame", and it was a joy to see him and have the feeling that I...

Dear Diane and family,
We will miss Bruce. We especially had lots of fun with Bruce when we were kids.
Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Love,
Lynne & Arlette

Over 40 years of treasured memories of a truly wonderful friend to us and our families in Scotland. From our first encounter, when we tried to fit Bruce's larger than life frame into the world's smallest guest bed, through our first experiences of American food in those wonderful food parcels, our first tentative visit to America 25 years ago when Bruce, Diane and her parents Dick and Francis proved that jet planes really can take Scottish people in the opposite direction, he was a constant...

Dear Diane and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I have many fond memories of him. Peace be with you in this difficult time.