Obituaries

Rick is survived by his father, Richard Neil Swecker; his children Kristina Swecker, Brandon Swecker (Jeannette), Katherine Colony (Brian), Lisa Little (Jamie) and Emily Stambaugh (Jason); his ten beloved grandchildren; his sisters Leslie Swecker and Evelyn Hood (Ken); many nieces and nephews; long-time friend Michael Williams, and his beloved dog Tessie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Ellen Gear Swecker, and his infant brother, William Edward Swecker.

A viewing will take place at Bliley’s Funeral Home, 6900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, Va., 23224, on December 11, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rick will be laid to rest at Brick Church Cemetery in Huttonsville, W.Va., on December 12, 2025, at 1 p.m.

Blanche Louise Robertson Dymond, 92, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully in her home on December 4, 2025.

Born to Alfred W. and Isabel Moore Robertson on November 13th, 1933, in Fairfax, Virginia, Blanche was the eldest of six children. At the young age of 18, she married her first love and soulmate, Robert E. Dymond, on August 16th, 1952, in Rockville, Maryland. The two shared 61 loving years of marriage and built a beautiful life together. To complete their family, they welcomed three children, Robert Jr., “Bobby”, Mendy, and Johelen “JoJo”. Considered one of the pioneer families of Dale City, they moved to the Birchdale subdivision in March of 1966.

Diane Barbara Dunlap Walters, 84, of Colonial Beach, VA passed away on October 23, 2025.

Diane was a devoted mother and a beloved first-grade teacher for more than 30 years. She touched countless young lives with her kindness, patience, and love of learning. Outside the classroom, Diane was an avid quilter who found joy and creativity in her craft.

Nathan Frank Piazza of Charlottesville passed away at home on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

He was born on July 19, 1975, the son of the late Leon E Piazza and late Martha G Piazza of Woodbridge.

Robert “Rob” Raymond Dooley age 49, of Southport, North Carolina passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob was born on February 14, 1976, in Washington, DC, to Barbara Buczynski and the late Robert E. Dooley.

Rob lived a life marked by generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness, and loyalty. Building relationships and cultivating friendships were essential elements of Rob’s life, evidenced as far back as his high school days in Woodbridge, Virginia. He always showed up for friends and family, whether to buy a drink or bring something he knew they would enjoy.

Cathleen Carole “Cathy” McNeal, 76, of Alexandria, VA, passed peacefully on March 21, 2023. Born October 6, 1947, in Cheverly, MD, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Renee Chaffee.

Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy McNeal. She is survived by her brother, Jerry Chaffee; her children, Shannon Lirio (Ronic) and Tommy McNeal (Duncan Neasham); and her granddaughter, Natalie Lirio.

Michael LeCount Jackson (Age 81)

Michael LeCount Jackson peacefully entered his heavenly home on July 26, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on July 8, 1944, to the late Thomas L. Jackson and Maxine J. Smith, Michael was raised in Washington, D.C., where he began his education and built the foundation of a life marked by quiet strength, service and enduring love for his family.

Arthur Alvin “Dale” Anderson of Haymarket, VA passed away on July 28, 2025. He lived a dignified life of hard work and service for others. He taught math for 37 years in Prince William County Schools (mostly Woodbridge Middle School), and tutored all of his children’s friends and neighbor kids for 37 years as well.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Chval Anderson and Gladys Byrl Holmes Anderson. Art is survived by his oldest son, Michael Arthur Anderson and his family, Nancy Anderson, Kevin and Trevina Anderson, their children (Art’s great grandchildren) Thomas LIncoln Anderson (3) and Emma Renee Anderson (16 months). Art is also survived by his oldest daughter, Marjorie Marion McClain, her husband, Terry McClain, and their children Nicholas McClain and SaraAnn McClain; he is also survived by his youngest daughter, Kristi Beckman, her husband, Chris Beckman, and their children Abby, Alex, and Aiden Beckman.