Jean Ruffolo
Jan 11, 2025
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of one of our cherished members of the American Daughters of Columbus, Georgia Jean (Sola) Ruffolo, who passed away on January 11, 2025.
She leaves behind her daughter Maria Jean Moore; grandchildren Taylor Moore (Betsey), and Michael Moore (Stacey); great-grandchildren Giuliana and Thomas...
Joseph Anthony Pileggi
Jan 10, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Pileggi was born January 22, 1969, to John and Anita Pileggi. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 10, 2025, just days shy of his 56th birthday, with his wife of 32 years, Michelle, by his side as well as his daughter and only child, Megan.
Joe was the...
Dennis Andrew Sharkey, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Dennis Andrew Sharkey, Jr., age 50, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2025, one day after his 50th birthday.
Dennis was born on January 9, 1975, to parents Dennis and Nancy. He grew up in the Northland area of Kansas City and attended Lakewood Elementary, Eastgate Middle School and was a 1993...
Vincenzo D'Angelo
Jan 9, 2025
Vincenzo D'Angelo passed away January 9, 2025, at the age of 77. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Vincenzo D'Angelo family in...
Jay Montaleone
Jan 7, 2025
Jasper "Jay" Joe Montaleone, age 69, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, three weeks shy of his 70th birthday.
Jay was born on January 28th,1955 to the late Frank and Frances (LaBella) Montaleone. He grew up in the Northeast area and attended Gladstone Elementary, Northeast Junior High, and was a 1973 graduate of...
Man Van Nguyen
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Man Van Nguyen passed away January 3, 2025, at the age of 77. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation and prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10th; 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11th; and 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 12th. Cremation...
Mary Theresa Nigro
Dec 30, 2024
Mary Theresa (Battaglia) Nigro passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by family.
Mary was born on October 18, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri to Fannie (Lascuola) and John Battaglia. She grew up in the close-knit North End neighborhood of Kansas City near many other Italian-American families...
Trudy Infranca
Dec 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Trudy Infranca (Mary Gertrude Rabeler), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who passed away on December 30th, 2024.
Born March 10th, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Ted and Thelma Rabeler.
She attended St. Theresa's Academy. In...
Ramon Ramirez, Jr.
Dec 28, 2024
Ramon Ramirez was born January 14, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away at his home in Kansas City, Kansas on December 28, 2024.
Ramon was a hardworking man who as a teenager had many physically demanding jobs available due to the manpower shortage during World War II. He served in the...
Janice D. Nance-James
Dec 23, 2024
Janice D. Nance-James passed away December 23, 2024, in the comfort of her own home, at the age of 71.
Janice was born September 30, 1953, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late James R. and Viola Mae (Soldan-Els) Nance, and grew up in the Northeast area where she was part of the...
Dolores E. Marra
Dec 18, 2024
Dolores Elaine (O'Malley) Marra, 87, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, December 27, at Old Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Oratory, 806 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO. The family will receive visitors beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Mt. Saint Mary's...
Bernie Diaz
Dec 12, 2024
Beverly M. "Bernie" Diaz departed this life on December 12, 2024. He was born July 2, 1935, to the late Atanacio Lopez Diaz and Micaela Martinez Diaz in Eskridge, Kansas.
Bernie graduated from Eskridge Rural High School where he was a football and basketball star. He retired from Lake City Ammunition Plant where...
Lee Swope
Dec 9, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hubert Lee Swope Jr. Lee was born in Smithville, Missouri on June 21,1967 and passed away unexpectedly to be with his loving Savior on December 9, 2024, at home.
Lee graduated from Plattsburg High School and the University of Central Missouri. He...
Jerry Owen
Dec 7, 2024
Gerald Lee Owen, "Jerry", was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 25th, 1939, to Lynn and Mary Catherine. He passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on December 7th, 2024, among family.
Jerry has been successful in many aspects of his life. Although he had a 30+ year career with the gas company,...
Bianca (Bondon) Sullivan
Dec 4, 2024
Bianca Sullivan, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home in Lee's Summit Missouri.
Bianca was born on March 12, 1973, to John and Vicki Bondon in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a graduate of Lee's Summit High School. After graduation, Bianca attended college at the University of California...
Antoinette Como
Nov 29, 2024
Antoinette Como, 95 passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday November 29, 2024.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 23, 1929, Antoinette was the twelfth child of Anthony Mangiaracina and Carmella Ciulla Mangiaracina, proud Italian immigrants who traveled from Castelvetrano, Italy to the United States seeking a better future...
Joshua Joseph Olvera
Nov 26, 2024
Joshua Joseph Olvera, 40 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on November 26, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, December 13, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m.
Josh was born on November 19th, 1984 to the parents of Joseph...
Carl Calandra
Nov 24, 2024
Carl Calandra, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2024. Services will be held on Monday, December 2, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. followed by Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
John Lawrence Dold
Nov 20, 2024
John Lawrence Dold, born August 26, 1950, passed away peacefully into our Savior Jesus' arms on November 20, 2024, at the age of 74.
John grew up in Prairie Village, KS and attended Bishop Miege High School, where he played basketball and was Senior Class President. After briefly attending KU, he began working...
