Richard L. Barton

So very sorry to hear of Dr Barton's passing. He was my favorite professor during my time at Penn State, and over the years I have sometimes thought of him as I recall my college years. He was instrumental in my growth into adulthood by challenging me academically, and he also provided me with the highlight of my PSU career when he included me in the study abroad class at University of Manchester in 1981. I grew up a lot during those years and consider myself very lucky to have had Dr...

Dr. Barton was associate dean for research when I came to Penn State in 1999 as a freshly-minted assistant professor. I will always be thankful for his kindly mentorship, his generosity with time and advice, and his gentleness and wisdom. A good man -- we will all miss you, Dr. Barton.

Ann, I´m so sorry for your loss. Dick was my professor as an undergraduate and then we ended up as co-associate deans in the College of Communications. I always considered him a mentor - his wisdom and counsel to me were so appreciated. His sense of humor was second to none. A truly wonderful person. Bob

Ahhh, Dick, I remember fondly the musical evenings with you, Ann, Jeremy and I. It has been some time since we made some music together and I regret that we had not done so for awhile. Good intentions left hanging. Ann, my condolences to you and a fond farewell to Richard! May he rest in peace and in our memories...

Dick Barton was a wonderful mentor. His wisdom helped many PSU graduate students to achieve impressive things. I was fortunate to have worked with him for several years and learned much as a result. Condolences to Ann and all others in his family. He will be missed.