By Justus Sturtevant Editor in Chief
Peter Macky, adjunct professor of accounting, died on Sept. 14.
Macky, 68, recently retired from his position as a managing attorney at the Sunbury office of North Penn Legal Services, according to a memoriam written by Susquehanna President L. Jay Lemons on the Susquehanna website.
According to the memoriam, he helped found the service in 1974 and worked there for 42 years.
Macky was born on April 14, 1948, in Media, Pennsylvania.
He received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Bucknell in 1970. He then attended George Washington Law School, graduating in 1973.
Macky advocated for countless low-income community members during his time at North Penn Legal Services.
Macky taught at Susquehanna for 17 years; his courses focused on law and business ethics.
District Judge John Robinson is covering Macky’s classes.
Macky had a profound impact on the faculty and students at the university.
Marsha Kelliher, dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business, recognized the influence Macky had on others.
“Peter Macky was the kind of person who inspired you to be kinder, learn more and live each day to the fullest. He was a wonderful role model for all of us and the world is a better place because of the lives he touched,” Kelliher said.
Susquehanna sophomore Kyle Kern described Macky as “energetic” and “lively.”
“Within the first three weeks, he showed he truly cared about his students,” Kern added.
Macky received a number of awards during his career as an attorney, including the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network “Excellence Award.”
He also received the first “Transitions Advocacy Award” in May for his work with domestic victims throughout his career.
Macky was also awarded the James A. Finnegan Foundation Award and the Northumberland County Court Award.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Lewisburg, on Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. In leiu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to North Penn Legal Services.