Michael Edward Dvornak

Michael Edward Dvornak was born to Michael and Amelia on September 19, 1935, in Buffalo, New York. Born to American immigrants, Michael was brought up with a strong work ethic, steadfast faith, and a high regard for education.

After graduating from Canisius High School, he became the first in his family to graduate from college, earning his bachelor’s...

Joshua Wayne Wiggins passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 39.  He was born on Thursday, September 30, 1982 in Hammond, Louisiana to Debbie Vutera Wiggins and Wayne Wiggins.  He was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Joshua is survived by his parents, Debbie and Wayne Wiggins; brothers, Leighton Wiggins (Katy) and Tyler Wiggins (Nichole);...

Donna S. Ross of Ponchatoula, LA was called to eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ on August 12th 2021 at the age of 76. She loved crocheting, putting puzzles together with friends and spending time with friends and family. Donna was born in Raton, New Mexico and raised in Oklahoma. Later moving to Ponchatoula to help her brother, where...

Shannon Welch Kennedy, of Albany, Louisiana, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Monday, February 8, 2021, at the age of 47. She was born on Sunday, June 3, 1973, in Metairie, Louisiana, the daughter of Richard and Cathy Boyer Welch.

Shannon's fun loving spirit and huge heart for people was apparent in all the ways she lived and enjoyed...

Huey Urbin "Jack" Borne passed away on August 11, 2020 in Hammond, LA. Huey was born in Chackbay on September 14, 1928, and grew up there. He served in the US Navy during World War II, stationed in San Diego.  He lived and worked in Chalmette for much of his life and moved to Hammond following Hurricane Katrina. Huey was...

Martin Hall, age 53 of Hammond,  Louisiana,(formerly of Olmsted, IL) passed away at home on Sunday March 8, 2020.  Marty was born on June 23, 1966 in Taipei, Taiwan.  Marty was a generous  person who never met a stranger.  He worked as a tug boat pilot for many years prior to him becoming disabled due to diabetes.  Marty overcame many...

Janice Umbach DeLattre entered His heavenly kingdom on July 8, 2018. Janice was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence DeLattre for 44 years. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Umbach and Eunice Massey Umbach. She is preceded in death by her brother Ronald Umbach (Shirley) and is survived by her sister Judy Delaney. She was the loving...

Mary Theresa Ferrante Schillace went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 84. She was born on Wednesday, May 3, 1933 to the late Sam and Olympia Ferrante in Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Her passion was to cook for everyone. She was well known to the Hammond Firefighters as she was a proud wife...

Norman "Wade" Gordon, Sr. passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017.  He was a resident of Holden, Louisiana.  Wade was a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Albany and a member of James Chapel United Methodist Church.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary Ann Lewis Gordon;...

Stephen "Bubba"  Matherne passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 47.  He was born on Saturday, October 18, 1969 in Hammond, Louisiana to Lynda Gill Matherne and Michael Matherne.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Bubba is survived by his father, Michael Matherne; mother, Lynda Gill Matherne; daughter, Kaitlyn Matherne; son, Karson Matherne;...