Professor Willard E. Lally, who nurtured three decades of Rider University journalism students into successful careers, died Nov. 17, 2018, in Lake Wales, Fla. He was 96.

From his arrival at what was then known as Rider College in 1955 to his retirement from Rider’s Lawrenceville campus in 1985, Lally closely mentored hundreds of students who remember him fondly for his straightforward manner, personal warmth and journalism ideals.

A funeral service was held on Nov. 23 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Florida.

In New Jersey, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. in Gill Chapel on Rider University’s Lawrenceville campus. A complimentary luncheon will follow in Lynch Adler Hall 202. RSVP to Theresa Lesko (clasdean@rider.edu or 609-896-5000, ext. 7298) if you are able to join the luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in support of the Professor Willard E. Lally Endowed Journalism Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

Read the entire story about Willard E. Lally here.