Obituaries

Donna Jean Kroh, 80, of Woodbridge, VA passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Her strength and determination gave us precious extra time with her, for which we are deeply grateful.

Donna was born on November 22, 1945, in Barnesville, OH, to Wilfred Lee Mann and Helen Francis Stephens Mann. She grew up on a dairy farm and attended Barnesville High School. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Richard Kroh, sister Judy Carpenter and brothers David and Dean Mann, her son Michael Neese and daughter-in-law Kristen Neese. She has three beloved grandchildren, Hudson, Sarah Beth and Jack in Richmond, VA.

Deborah Ellen Smith

July 5, 1957 — March 30, 2026

Samuel Anthony Morrill, “S.A.M.”, of Dumfries, Virginia passed away during emergency surgery on Saturday morning, February 21, 2026. Sam’s sudden passing is an incredibly painful and heartbreaking loss to his family and close friends.

After graduating from Gar-Field Senior High School in June 2008, Sam completed a program where he learned shipbuilding skills through carpentry at the Seaport of Alexandria.

Kathleen (Kathie) Eckert of Daniel Island, South Carolina, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and woman of faith, was called home to the Lord on February 2, 2026.

Kathie was the devoted wife of Lt. Col. (RET) Ronald R. Eckert, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She was a loving mother of three daughters: Kelli Eckert, Kristen Neese (Michael) and Kimberly Eckert, and a proud grandmother to Hudson, Sarah Beth, and Jack Neese who brought her immense joy. Kathie is preceded in death by her parents William O’Connor and Martha Anne Norton; her brother Patrick Norton and her sister Connie Mark. She is survived by her loving husband, daughters and grandchildren as well as her sister Phyllis Ott and her nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rose-Joann Seeger, of North Potomac MD and formerly of Haymarket VA and Wappingers Falls NY, passed away at the age of 79 after a long battle with illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Seeger and her brother and sister-in-law John and Grace Barbaro, as well as her parents Anthony and Grace Barbaro. She is survived by her children Rachelle (Michael) Jayner and Robert (Kelly) Seeger, and her cherished grandchildren Ryan and Nicholas Jayner and Charlotte Seeger.

Born and raised in New York City and Long Island NY, Rose moved to Wappingers Falls after marrying the love of her life, Rich. They were married for 43 years until his passing in 2010, and together created a happy home for their children and dogs.

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.