Obituaries

Jul 18, 2026

Flavio Miglia, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away July 18, 2026.

He was born February 5, 1939, in Orsera, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1956. He worked at Nelly Don factory and loved hot rod cars, movies, red socks for good luck, fixing everything himself, playing the lottery, and...

Jul 17, 2026

Terry Lynn Neustadt, 74 of Overland Park, Kansas died peacefully at Saint Luke's Hospice House surrounded by her family.

Terry was born May 10, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to James and Mary Lou (Applebee) Neustadt.  She graduated from Center High School in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri....

Jul 17, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marcello Umbertone, who left us peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the age of 45. A resident of Independence, Missouri, Marcello lived a quiet, private life on his own terms and was deeply loved by those who truly knew him.

Marcello was...

Jul 14, 2026

Jonathan Boehm, born on December 3, 1960, passed away on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished son, beloved brother, respected business leader, and lifelong Missouri sports fan. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering generosity, steadfast loyalty, hard work, and unconditional love that...

Jul 14, 2026

Pam Knight, 76, of Prairie Village, KS entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 14, 2026, and has finally been reunited with Steve, her best friend and husband of nearly 49 years.

Peggy Allene Markey was born in Kansas City, MO on December 17, 1949, to James Markey and Allene (Ezell) Markey. She...

Jul 13, 2026

Anthony J. Battaglia, 62, passed away July 13, 2026. Services were private.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Louise Battaglia; and his brothers, Frank and Tom Battaglia. He is survived by his siblings Nunzio Battaglia, Mary Miller and spouse Thomas, Sarah Klinge and spouse Melvin, Joseph Battaglia, Rocky Battaglia...

Jul 13, 2026

Tina May Penn passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 57.

Tina was born to the late Ronald and Neva Willard on December 31, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, and graduated from East High School. She spent her life in the Kansas City and Independence area where she was a...

Jul 13, 2026

Mary Ann (Reece) Sirna, 88 years of age passed away July 13th. 2026.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Anthony F. Sirna, parents Norma and Bill Reece, and grandparents Blanche (Mama) and Roy Biggs, Jeanne Bartlett, Charlie Bartlett, Jane Biggs, and Edgar Biggs.

She...

Jul 12, 2026

Nathan Lee Yeager, age 35, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 12, 2026.

His name, Nathan, meaning "Gift from God," was an accurate reflection of the blessing he was to those around him. In the days following his passing, the countless stories shared, memories remembered, and kindness shown by others further...

Jul 6, 2026

Kenny Richard McCauley, age 80, of Blue Springs, Mo. passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his family at the V.A. Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

Kenny was born on November 21, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo. to Eugene and Jessie McCauley.  He grew up and went to school in the...

Jul 3, 2026

Bernice Kay (Lamb) Turman-Burton, 69, passed away July 3, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Services will be held on Sunday, July 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m.

Bernice was born in Kansas City, Missouri,...

Jul 2, 2026

Charles C. "Chuck" Romano, 77, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.

Chuck was born on New Year's Eve in 1948 to Andrew and Frances Romano. He was raised on Harrison Street in Kansas City's North End and graduated from Northeast High School. Fifty-two years ago, he married the love of his life,...

Jul 1, 2026

Joseph Francis "Joe" Paladino, a truly one-of-a-kind man, passed away peacefully in his home on July 1, 2026, surrounded by his close family, at the age of 70 years old.

Born on May 30, 1956, to Ciro and Vivian (Wood) Paladino, Joe lived a life defined by his strong faith in Jesus Christ,...

Jun 26, 2026

Mr. Huu Phuoc Trang passed away June 26, 2026, at the age of 71. Visitation & Prayer will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home on Thursday, July 2, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and on Friday, July 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow.

Jun 22, 2026

Belva Clydene Newton passed away quietly on Monday, June 22, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Newton, her brother and sister Hershel and Clarene Burch, granddaughter Jenny, and her son Roger Newton. She is survived by her brothers RJ and Hubert Burch, daughters Carolyn and Marilyn, her son Terry...

Jun 21, 2026

Frank Steven Plas passed away on June 21, 2026, at his home in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, at the age of 73.

Frank was born on August 29, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Steve and Carmeline (Ferro) Plas, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was formerly employed by TWA...

Jun 20, 2026

Mr. Vuong Vu passed away June 20, 2026, at the age of 61. Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, at Church of the Holy Martyrs (Catholic). Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 9:00 a.m. Cremation will follow.

Jun 17, 2026

Mary Louise Balano passed away June 17, 2026, at the age of 91. She was a parishioner of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and an active member of the Altar Society.

Mary Louise grew up in the North End of Kansas City and attended Holy Rosary Grade School where she made lifelong...

Jun 16, 2026

Sam R. DiMaggio, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.

Born on June 30, 1945, to Ross and Virginia DiMaggio, Sam lived a life defined by service, family, friendship,...

Jun 15, 2026

Steven "Steve" Allen Morgan, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at Northcare Hospice House on June 15, 2026. He was a loving father, a proud grandfather, a beloved brother, and a cherished son whose presence will be deeply missed.

Born on June 14, 1954, in Raytown, Missouri, Steve was raised in...