Obituaries

Theresa Ann Johnson Doty

Theresa Ann Johnson Doty

Theresa Ann Johnson Doty

Theresa Ann Johnson Doty passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the age of 71. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very memorable life. She was the cherished wife of the late Frank Doty Sr.
Ione 'Dolly' M. Francioni

Ione 'Dolly' M. Francioni

Ione 'Dolly' M. Francioni

Ione (Dolly) Francioni passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the age of 95 to join her beloved brothers and sisters as the baby sibling. Beloved daughter of the late Lawrence Francioni and Irene Serpas Francioni.
Mary Ann Michel Hemelt

Mary Ann Michel Hemelt

Mary Ann Michel Hemelt

Mary Ann Michel Hemelt passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026, at the age of 78. Mary Ann was the loving and devoted wife of 41 years to her husband, David Michael Hemelt. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Alfred and Marie Menard Michel, Sr.
Diane Marie Hillebrandt

Diane Marie Hillebrandt

Diane Marie Hillebrandt

Diane Marie Hillebrandt passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was 66 years old. She was the loving partner of Harold Kettenring. Beloved sister of Diane Donna Pilet (Tony) and Debbie Hillebrand; and devoted aunt of Tyler Pilet.
Alfred Paul Jirovec Jr.

Alfred Paul Jirovec Jr.

Alfred Paul Jirovec Jr.

Alfred Paul Jirovec Jr. of St. Bernard Parish passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Kathleen Hilbert Jirovec; parents Alfred P. Jirovec, Sr. and Margaret Gioe Jirovec; sister Mary Badinger (Jack, Sr.
Misty Grosch Sherlock

Misty Grosch Sherlock

Misty Grosch Sherlock

Misty Grosch Sherlock passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the age of 50. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very memorable and accomplished life. She was the cherished wife of Charles Robb Sherlock.
Sylvia Taylor

Sylvia Taylor

Sylvia Taylor

Sylvia Taylor, age 74, entered the gates of heaven on March 14, 2026. A beloved resident of St. Bernard Parish. Sylvia touched countless lives with her fun and energetic spirit, her bright smile, and the joy she brought wherever she went.
Jimmy P. Hunt

Jimmy P. Hunt

Jimmy P. Hunt

Jimmy P. Hunt passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the age of 90. In his final days, he was surrounded by the love of his family and close friends.
Dorothy Crawford Rapp

Dorothy Crawford Rapp

Dorothy Crawford Rapp

Dorothy Crawford Rapp passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the age of 98. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and close friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilbert “Beet” Rapp; her parents Dora Crawford Smith and Curtis L.
Claire Egan Duhy

Claire Egan Duhy

Claire Egan Duhy

Claire Egan Duhy passed away peacefully on the morning of March 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Claire was the loving and devoted wife of 71 years to her husband, Samuel Matthew Duhy. Beloved mother of Glenn (Sandy) Duhy and Gregory Duhy.