Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Carol L. (Fredrickson) Vacca, 80, passed away August 10, 2025, at her home in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 22, at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

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Aug 10, 2025

Angelo Joseph Falcone (A.J.) passed away on August 10, 2025, in Leawood, Kansas, just weeks before his 93rd birthday. He was born August 30, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Theresa Bruno Falcone and Joseph Falcone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marie Falcone Whitmer, and ex-wives Nina Gallagher...

Aug 8, 2025

Jerry Donnici passed away August 8, 2025.

Services will be held at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty, Missouri.  Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m.  The Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery....

Aug 7, 2025

Christie Michelle Hall, "Chris", passed away August 7, 2025, at the age of 56.

Chris was born on January 9, 1969, in Kansas City,  Missouri. She was preceded in death by her mother Evelyn Talley; her father Lamar Street; nephews John Drees and Bradley Corkins; sister Cindy Baker; and grandson Jesse Mahad. She...

Aug 7, 2025

William John "Bill" Travers Jr. passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on January 8, 1954, at Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, to the late William and Geraldine (née Lis) Travers.

Born into an Air Force family, Bill's early years were marked by travel...

Aug 7, 2025

Frank Louis Ferrara, 49, passed away at his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on August 7, 2025. Frank was born on February 25, 1976, to Victor and Roseann Ferrara in Kansas City, where he built a lifetime of memories and friendships.

Frank was a graduate of Raytown High School and went on to...

Aug 5, 2025

Giuseppa "Pina" Cangelosi, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 98.  Born on March 20, 1927, in Cefalù, Sicily, Giuseppa brought warmth, strength, and joy to all who knew her.

In 1949, she married the love of her life, Natale Cangelosi. Together they shared...

Aug 2, 2025

Mr. Lac Quan Le passed away August 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.

Aug 2, 2025

Josiah Francis Gonyon, 5-month-old son of Keith and Mia Gonyon, passed away August 2, 2025. Services will be held on Monday, August 11, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Condolences may be...

Jul 31, 2025

Carol Ann Leocardi passed away July 31, 2025, at her home in Gladstone, Missouri, at the age of 77.

Carol was born and raised in the Northeast area of Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School. She began her lifelong career as a beautician at a young age, working with her mother,...

Jul 27, 2025

Rosaria "Lena" Cangelosi passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2025, surrounded by loving family at the age of 83.

Lena was born in Castelvetrano, Sicily on November 9th, 1941, to Vincenzo and Vincenza (Caime) Leone. She arrived in America at the age of eight with her father and two siblings on June 4th,...

Jul 22, 2025

Gianna Wanjugu Mwaura, 8-month-old daughter of Charles and Samantha Mwaura, passed away July 22, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church [ LIVE STREAM...

Jul 20, 2025

Faustina Dorothy "Tina" Ciarlelli, 78, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of July 20, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, after a five-month battle with cancer.

Tina was born on January 24, 1947, to Rosalie (Bonadonna) and Anthony George. She was raised in Kansas City's North End neighborhood and graduated from...

Jul 16, 2025

Mr. Chieu Dinh passed away July 16, 2025, at the age of 90. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Friday, July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cremation...

Jun 29, 2025

Ashley Lynn Sacco Picard, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 40. Born on September 5, 1984, Ashley brought light, laughter, and compassion into the lives of all who knew her.

Ashley is survived by her devoted husband, Brad Picard, with...

Jun 22, 2025

Joseph Tawimbi-Alinoti passed away June 22, 2025, at the age of 45. Services will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, at Community Impact Church in Shawnee, Kansas. Burial will follow at Brooking Cemetery.

Jun 20, 2025

Infant Mkangya Ernest bin Milunga passed away June 20, 2025. Services will be held on Thursday, June 26, at Yesu ni Jibu Church, followed by burial at Brooking Cemetery.

Jun 20, 2025

The world lost a great man on June 20, 2025. Vincent David Piraro passed while holding the hand of his beloved daughter, Ciana.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 31, 1945, to Vincent and Mary Piraro, Vince grew up in the city's North End. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic School as a...

Jun 17, 2025

Jody Lynn (Calzarano) James, 55, passed away tragically on June 17, 2025, in Deepwater, Missouri.

Jody was born on July 29, 1969, to Joseph and Carol Calzarano in St. Paul, Minnesota. A selfless and compassionate soul, Jody was dedicated to serving her community through Cedar Grove Baptist Church and The Warm House, where...

Jun 14, 2025

It is with great sadness to share that David Wisdom passed away June 14, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 52. David was born to his parents Robert Wisdom and Susan Cunningham on September 14, 1972, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

David is and always will be an inspiration to everyone who...