Dianna Mary Dutter

Dianna Mary Dutter obituary

Dianna Mary Dutter

Dianna Dutter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bear Funeral Home - Churchville on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Dianna Mary Dutter, 68, passed away August 18, 2025. Born Mary Dianna Irvan on February 11, 1957 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Francis Morris Irvan Sr. and Mary Alice (Crickenberger) Irvan Dixon.

Dianna was employed as a central sterile technician at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital prior to retirement. Previously she had been employed by MCV and the City of Richmond. Dianna was a precious older sister to her siblings who will always cherish memories of the time they spent with "Dutter."

Dianna was preceded in death by her parents as well as her step father, James R. Dixon; and a brother, F. Morris Irvan, Jr. Survivors include a sister, Michelle Fay Irvan; a brother, Mark Allen Irvan, a half-brother, Michael S. Irvan (wife Effie); and nieces Heather and Dicey Irvan.

There will be no public services.

Bear Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.bearfuneralhome.com.

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