[Important Information for Employees] The Deaths of Dr. Henry Morlock and Ms. Lynn Anthony

[Gerianne Downs]

Dear Members of our Campus Community,

We’re saddened to have learned of the passing of two members of our campus
community, long-time psychology professor, Dr. Henry Morlock, who died
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at 89, and of Ms. Lynn Anthony, retired secretary
to the dean at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. She
was 66.

*Dr. Henry Morlock*

Dr. Morlock began his 34-year career at SUNY Plattsburgh as an assistant
professor of psychology, joining the faculty in the Division of Social
Sciences in September 1966. He was promoted to associate professor in 1967
and full professor in 1972. His published research on animal behavior and
human decision-making was widely respected, and he co-authored the book,
“Turtles: Perspectives and Research.” In 1979, he received the Chancellor’s
Award for Excellence in Teaching. Later, he served as chair of the
psychology department and as performance assessment coordinator from 1990
through June 1998 prior to his June 1999 retirement. In retirement, he
volunteered as a docent in the Plattsburgh State Art Museum and the
Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, the latter of which played into his
love of toy trains, especially of pre-World War II models.

He loved music and sang with the Champlain Valley Oratorio Society and the
Three Rogues, a Battle of Plattsburgh reenactment trio known for its lively
tavern songs.

Dr. Morlock earned his bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. in psychology from
the University of Pennsylvania. While completing his graduate studies, he
served as a research psychologist at Walter Reed in the U.S. Army Reserves,
attaining the rank of captain.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Brown
Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh. A celebration of life will be held
Saturday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Plattsburgh, 4 Palmer St., Plattsburgh, where Dr. Morlock was an active
member for the last 46 years. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at
Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Plattsburgh Interfaith Food
Shelf or the Elmore SPCA.

A full obituary can be found at:
https://www.brownfuneralhomeny.com/obituaries/henry-morlock-jr

*Lynn Anthony*

Ms. Anthony, of Clifton Park, N.Y., began her career at Queensbury as a
secretary 2, serving under three different deans in her tenure, including
Dr. Robert Golden, Dr. David Hill and Dr. Stephen Danna, where it was said
she was known for her warmth, kindness, and devotion to her family.

Calling hours will be held for Ms. Anthony Saturday, Nov. 22, from noon to
2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at New Comer Cremations &
Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, N.Y.,  12205, 518-456-4442.

A full obituary can be found at:
https://www.newcomeralbany.com/obituaries/lynn-anthony

Donations may be made in her memory to the New York Oncology and Hematology
Foundation at

nyohfoundation.org/ways-to-give/.



Our condolences to all who knew and loved them.

Be well and stay safe,

Gerianne



*GERIANNE DOWNS*

(She/her/hers)

Associate Director of Communications

Office of the President

151 Hawkins Hall

101 Broad Street

Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901

(o) 518-564-3094

(f) 518-564-2094

Vice President for Professionals

United University Professions

*plattsburgh.edu <http://plattsburgh.edu/>*
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