Obituaries

Lionel Gerald Ducote, Sr.

Lionel Gerald Ducote, Sr.

Lionel Gerald Ducote, Sr.

Lionel Gerald Ducote, Sr., of Pearl River, La., passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, La., and born on November 21, 1948. Lionel was preceded in death by his parents, Emmet Ducote and Mary Ducote, and four siblings, Emmet Ducote Jr.
Steven Gallodoro

Steven Gallodoro

Steven Gallodoro

Steven Gallodoro of New Orleans passed away on May 17, 2024 at the age of 73. Born on June 8, 1950, Steven dedicated his life to serving the community as a firefighter for over 41 years.
Myra Steppe Wingerter

Myra Steppe Wingerter

Myra Steppe Wingerter

Myra Steppe Wingerter, age 86, of Covington, La., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1938 in New Orleans, La., to Louis and Josephine Spellman Steppe. Myra is survived by her children James G. Wingerter Jr. (Michelle), Louis P. Wingerter (Terry), and Jane W.
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Salvador Joseph Calato, Sr.

Salvador Joseph Calato, Sr., born on March 4, 1939, in Independence, Louisiana, passed away on May 6, 2024, after bravely battling non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Formerly from St. Bernard Parish and Folsom, LA, Salvador resided in Picayune, MS, where he was a cherished member of his community.
Gwendolyn Marie Everage

Gwendolyn Marie Everage

Gwendolyn Marie Everage

Gwendolyn Marie Everage entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Arabi, La. Gwendolyn was a graduate of George Washington Carver Sr. High School.
Gregory Gerald DiMaggio Sr

Gregory Gerald DiMaggio Sr

Gregory Gerald DiMaggio Sr.

Gregory “Hammer” DiMaggio, Sr., passed away on May 4th at the age of 75 in Sevierville, Tn. He was born in New Orleans on January 7, 1949 and grew up in Arabi, La. He spent most of his life in St. Bernard parish and always missed it when he was away.
Gail Rose Fayard

Gail Rose Fayard

Gail Rose Fayard

Gail Rose Fayard entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 78. Daughter of the late John Irvin Fayard and Rose Marquize Fayard. Sister of Lydia Fayard Beverung (Warren) and the late Ruth Fayard Ishee (Charlie).
Golda Axen Buras

Golda Axen Buras

Golda Axen Buras

On Saturday May 11, 2024, Golda Axen Buras passed away peacefully at home in Pearl River, La., at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her husband and family when she left her earthly body. Golda was born in Bogalusa, La., where she grew up until moving to New Orleans, La.
Robert J. Pell, Jr.

Robert J. Pell, Jr.

Robert J. Pell, Jr.

In memory of Robert J Pell, Jr., a devoted husband, father and grandfather; who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the age of 76. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Bobbie Mae Noble Scaglione

Bobbie Mae Noble Scaglione

Bobbie Mae Noble Scaglione

Bobbie Mae Noble Scaglione died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Lloyd Scaglione and her firstborn son Michael Andrew Scaglione. Mother of Lonnie Scaglione Favre and Mark Joseph Scaglione.