William G. Bistline, an assistant professor in the College of Commerce and Finance, passed away Sept. 22. Bistline, 53, taught at the University from 1994 to 1999.

According to a press release from the public relations department, he died in a scuba diving accident off the coast of New Jersey.

Bistline’s funeral mass will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. at St. Anastasia’s Roman Catholic Church in Newtown Square.

A viewing was held last night at the Videon Funeral Home in Broomall. – Kathleen Noone