Frances Ann Piediscalzo Mangano
Dec 8, 2025
Frances Ann Piediscalzo Mangano peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 94. She was born on Wednesday, August 12, 1931, in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late Christopher and Phillipine Graziano Piediscalzo. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.
Frances loved being outdoors in her yard, whether she was mowing the...
Gail Siles
Dec 7, 2025
Gail Siles passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 74. She was born on Saturday, May 5, 1951 in Burlington, Vermont to the late Shirley Bessette and Edward Harkins. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Gail is survived by her daughter, Vickie Blair; grandchildren, Gabrielle Wahl (Jordan Powers) and Kaitelinn Wahl; great-grandchildren, John,...
Gino L. Capriotti
Dec 7, 2025
Gino L. Capriotti, 71 years old, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a courageous, more than 20-year battle with an aggressive form of Parotid Gland Cancer.
He was the beloved husband of Selena Capriotti and the devoted stepfather of Chase Williams (Brittany), and step-grandfather to Natalie & Nicholas.
Gino was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Annabelle Capriotti,...
Debra Fay Lindsey
Dec 6, 2025
Debra Fay Lindsey, peacefully passed away at her Springfield residence on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 65. She was known to be a unique lady who enjoyed a good laugh and was always giggling about something. In her yard and garden, you would often find her tending to her beautiful flowers that she loved. Mrs. Debra was...
Deborah "Debbi" Jean Nichols
Dec 5, 2025
Deborah "Debbi" Jean Nichols, of Hammond, Louisiana, went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by family. She was born on Saturday, January 22, 1949, in San Angelo, Texas, the daughter of the late Wilford Joseph Simcik and Georgia Mihalik Simcik.
Debbi was strong in her faith and found deep joy in being an...
Danny Lavell LeTard
Dec 4, 2025
Danny Lavell LeTard passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Marrero, Louisiana, at the age of 64. He was born on Monday, March 20, 1961 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Ruby Nell Carter LeTard and the late Xavier Ernest "Dudy" LeTard. He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Danny was loved by all who knew him. He knew that...
Joseph Louis Ernest
Nov 30, 2025
Joseph Louis Ernest, age 78, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16, 1946, to the late Lydia and Clarence Ernest in Metairie, Louisiana. Joseph was a proud veteran of the US Army, where he was a cook. Once he left the military, he still loved to cook for...
Mary Dagro
Nov 29, 2025
Mary Dagro passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Loranger, Louisiana, at the age of 103. She was born on Sunday, September 3, 1922, in Independence, Louisiana, to the late Carlo Dagro and Philippina Lascaro Dagro. She was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.
Mary is survived by her nieces and nephews, Carla Deckelmann (Joe), Phyllis Trocquet (Miles),...
Curlise Janie Church Hazelwood
Nov 27, 2025
Curlise Janie Church Hazelwood a resident of Albany, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at her place of residence. Curlise was born in Odessa, Texas on February 5th, 1979. She was 46 years old. Curlise was employed at the Elmers candy factory in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Curlise had a heart of gold and her love for her family was undeniable,...
Beverly Sharp Burgess
Nov 26, 2025
Beverly Ann Sharp Burgess
Written in first person by her daughter, Dr. Margaret Burgess Wright
Some may believe fairy godmothers don’t exist. But I’m here to tell you that they do — because I had one.
My mom, Beverly Ann Sharp Burgess, was a fairy godmother in the truest sense, sprinkling magic, compassion, and beauty throughout her life.
She passed away peacefully on November...