Southwick- Diane E. (Eckenrod) Arnold, 66, (1952-2018) a lifelong resident of this town, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 13, 2018. She was the daughter of Eunice (Johnson) Eckenrod of Southwick; and the late Amos Eckenrod. Diane was also preceded by her son, Daniel Arnold in 2008.
Diane was the owner of D’Georgios Restaurant, in Southwick. She attended Christ Church United Methodist also in Southwick. Previously, Diane attended the Southwick Congregational Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and also enjoyed baking for the church functions. She is survived by a son, Devon Arnold of Southwick; a daughter and son-in -aw, Jenelle and Stephen Barna of Fountain Hills, Arizona; her 3 grandchildren, Sara Barna, Gage and Lilly Arnold; her former husband and close friend, John S. Arnold of Southwick; along with extended family members. The family will gather and receive friends from 4:00PM -7:00PM on Thursday (Dec. 20th, 2018) in the Southwick Forastiere
Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Donate Life America, 701 East Byrd St., 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Please visit www.forastiere.com to offer a personal condolence.
