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In Memoriam | Winter 2025

In Memoriam: 1970s

Notices sorted by graduation date

Henry Goldthwaite Seibels III (Col ’70) of Birmingham, Alabama, died Aug. 29, 2025. At UVA, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the Corks & Curls team. After graduating, he worked in advertising in Atlanta and then transitioned to commercial real estate in Birmingham, a career in which he made many lasting professional and personal connections. He was an avid runner, completing four marathons, and spent many mornings with his running group, which he called the Fighting Armadillos. He spent his summers at Ahmic Lake in Ontario, Canada, where he found peace and joy in nature. Loved ones remember him for his adventurous spirit, quick wit and service to others. Survivors include his wife, Donna; two daughters, including Sarah Seibels Harmon (Col ’12); four grandchildren; and three siblings.

Timothy Walthall (Col ’72 CM) of Arlington, Virginia, died April 23, 2025. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from UVA, he moved to Boston to study law at the New England School of Law. While there, he became involved in the Irish music scene, starting a lifelong love of Irish music and history. In the 1990s, he formed a family band, the Flying Cows of Ventry, playing throughout the Washington, D.C., area until the time of his passing. The band once toured Ireland and had their songs played on Irish radio stations. He had an extensive law career, working at three private firms, founding the D.C. firm McCampbell & Walthall, and serving as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice in the Environmental Torts section. He shared his expertise by writing and publishing several articles in various law journals. He had been scheduled to retire from the Justice Department at the end of May 2025. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his first wife, Holly; three daughters; eight grandchildren; three brothers; and five nieces and nephews.

Paul Michael Barnett (Col ’73, Educ ’75 CM) of Christiansburg, Virginia, died July 10, 2025. At UVA, he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi and was known as “Doc” to his brothers. He worked as a psychologist at UVA’s University Medical Center before earning his law degree from The College of William & Mary in 1983. He practiced law in the Christiansburg area for over 35 years, specializing in family and real estate matters. Appointed a special justice, he participated in commitment hearings at Carilion Clinic Saint Albans Hospital. He received numerous accolades for his advocacy around mental health, including the Philip Sadler Memorial Community Service award given by New River Community Action, a nonprofit based in Radford, Virginia, and the North Star Award, given by Lawyers Helping Lawyers. To all who knew him, he was a humorous, kind and generous soul who loved the beach and bourbon. Survivors include his wife, Debbie; a daughter; a son-in-law; a grandson; a sister; a brother; and many nieces and nephews.

Peter Anderson Pollak (Col ’75) of Savannah, Georgia, died Sept. 3, 2025. At UVA, he was a proud member of St. Anthony Hall. A self-made entrepreneur, he built a successful career in commercial and residential real estate development. He retired in 2008 after years of work developing high-end properties in South Carolina, Georgia and the Bahamas, among other locations. He had a passion for baseball. A lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, he understood both the joy of victory and the patience during the long stretches in between. He often made it possible for local youth to attend sports camps and quietly supported veterans organizations through donations, reflecting his lifelong generosity. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching baseball with his children. He found deep joy in being a grandfather. Survivors include his four children and their spouses; one sister; the mother of his children, Suzanne Williamson (Col ’86); and 12 grandchildren.

Kathryn Mary Cruze (Col ’76, Law ’80) of Alexandria, Virginia, died July 1, 2025. At UVA, she was a member of the Cavalier Daily and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She was a practicing attorney for over 30 years, becoming a partner in the prominent New York City law firm Thacher Proffitt & Wood. She spent her remaining years overlooking the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, hosting many family gatherings and visiting friends. She was a competitive Scrabble player and tackled the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle every weekend. Her family remembers her razor-sharp wit and love of travel. Survivors include her brother; her ex-husband and friend, Charles; her goddaughter; and four nieces and nephews.

Thomas Allen Pitt (Grad ’76, Darden ’81 CM) of Charlottesville died Aug. 5, 2025. Prior to receiving his Ph.D. in Latin American history and his MBA from UVA, he earned degrees from Rutgers University and the University of Kentucky and studied in Ecuador on a Fulbright Scholarship. He started the development program in fundraising for the construction of UVA’s University Medical Center in 1981 and retired 23 years later as assistant vice president for development for the Health Sciences Center. He also taught a course on Caribbean history in the history department and a course on Cuba for the university’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. A passionate UVA sports fan, he was a basketball and football season ticket holder, and always sported his Virginia gear while traveling to meet other Wahoos. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth L. “Betty” Pitt (Grad ’71 CM); two siblings; and many extended family members.

Anne Chaplin (Law ’78) of Truro, Massachusetts, died July 21, 2025. She attended Boston College before coming to UVA to study law. She practiced at several Boston law firms, focusing on landlord-tenant disputes, before being nominated to the Massachusetts Housing Court bench. She spent the rest of her career as a justice, taking pride in writing just and compassionate decisions. Even after her retirement in 2019, she frequently filled in as a recall judge, continuing to work almost full time. She earned a reputation for fairness and was admired by her peers. Loved ones remember her as a fun-loving woman who enjoyed the Beatles, playing guitar, the Red Sox, board games and trivia. She competed on Jeopardy! in 2011. Survivors include her sister, a niece and two nephews, three stepchildren, and six grandchildren.

Daniel Joseph David (Med ’78 CM) of Ooltewah, Tennessee, died June 29, 2025. He completed his undergraduate education at Washington and Lee University and earned his medical degree from UVA. He completed his residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in 1981 and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force, spending four years at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1985, he joined the faculty of the East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. There, he served as the residency director of the family medicine program, helping train hundreds of future physicians. He had a passion for caring for the elderly, always lending an ear to any nursing home resident who wanted to chat. He served on several medical mission trips to Mexico. He loved taking road trips with his wife, Rita. In addition to Rita, survivors include his daughter; two granddaughters; two sisters; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.