Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Leonore Mae Messina, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday November 13, 2023. A rosary will be said at 4:00 p.m. followed by a visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29th at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, 4737 N Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64117. The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,...

Nov 13, 2023

Virginia M. (DiBella) DiGiovanni, 85, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by her children.

Virginia was born on June 20, 1938, to Joseph and Santina (Nasello) DiBella. She attended St. Peter Catholic Grade School and St. Theresa Academy. Virginia married the love of her life George...

Nov 8, 2023

Dillard "Dee" Medlock passed away on November 8th, 2023.

Dillard's personality and humor radiated around him. He had a passion for singing and any time you spent with him you could count on being serenaded in the best possible way. He loved spending quality time with family and friends. He had the biggest...

Nov 6, 2023

Salvatore (Sal) George Cilia, 99, of Kansas City, MO, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Sal's legacy is one marked by love, service, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 11...

Nov 5, 2023

Lisa Rene Barba Armato passed away surrounded by her son, family, and friends on November 5, 2023. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 14, at Holy Family...

Nov 5, 2023

Andre Pulé, 98, lived a long life and passed away on November 5, 2023.

He was born in Castelvetrano (Sicily), Italy on September 24, 1925, the fourth of five children of the late Pellegrino and Rosaria Pulé.  Being in Italy during WWII, he left the country at young age and went to Venezuela...

Nov 5, 2023

It is with profound sorrow our family announces the loss of a husband, father, brother, and friend – Steve Thomas Gialde "Doc", 78, of Bates City, Missouri. He transitioned peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord, surrounded by his wife and dogs, on November 5, 2023.

We welcome everyone to commemorate Doc's...

Nov 4, 2023

Anthony G. Rinella of Kansas City, MO was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at the age of 94 years at NorthCare Kansas City Hospice.  He was simply known to many as "Tony" and  affectionately referred to, by his immediate family, as "Popps".  He was born in the back bedroom of his home...

Nov 3, 2023

Mihail Martinez Aguilar, 22, passed away November 3, 2023. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the services.

Nov 2, 2023

Carla Marie (Lasker) Vause passed away November 2, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

Carla was preceded in death by her father and mother Carl and Marie Lasker.  She leaves behind Joseph Raymond Lasker (brother), Anthony Vause (son), Jenny (daughter-in-law), Olive (granddaughter), Alicia Kuehl (daughter), PD Kuehl (son-in-law), Patrick Kuehl (grandson), and...

Nov 2, 2023

Giuseppa "Josephine" Nastasi, 87, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2023. The Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8th at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9th, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Entombment...

Oct 31, 2023

James P. "Jimmy" Bonadonna, Jr., 70, passed away October 31, 2023. He was born and raised in the Northeast area of Kansas City.

Jimmy was born with Cerebral Palsy.  His beautiful mother was his loving caretaker until she passed away. If you had the privilege of meeting Jimmy, you walked away knowing you...

Oct 28, 2023

Marcia Ann (McMillan) Damiano of Smithville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 75. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Leonard Damiano, her sons, Mark (Kristen) Damiano of Clarkston, Michigan, Joseph of Kansas City, and M. Vito (Jennifer) of Cincinnati, Ohio, grandchildren, Nickolas, Francesca, Alexander, Anthony, Lillian, Alivia and...

Oct 27, 2023

Stephen Michael "Steve" Brancato, 63, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2023, at his home in Loch Lloyd, Missouri.

Steve was born on August 31, 1960, in Kansas City, MO. He attended Center High School and made long-standing friendships that would last throughout his life. Steve was instrumental in the success of multiple...

Oct 25, 2023

Ted Alan Braile, 67, passed away October 25, 2023. Services will held on Tuesday, October 31, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Ted was born on June 3, 1956, in Kansas...

Oct 22, 2023

Mary Margaret Lamendola, 90, passed away on Sunday morning, October 22, 2023, at Vintage Park of Stanley in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born February 26, 1933, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Joseph Hernandez and Mary Hernandez (nee Romo).

Mary was preceded in death by her daughter Gloria Lamendola-Gautieri; former husband Louis Lamendola;...

Oct 21, 2023

James Michael Mulhearn was born on February 17, 1942, in Independence, MO, the only child of Kenneth Francis and Marje Nell Butler Mulhearn. In a recent recording on The God Minute, Fr. Mike shared that by their example, his parents instilled in him a devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Rosary. This firm foundation in faith...

Oct 20, 2023

Rosemary Ann Evola, 78, loving and devoted great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, wife, and friend passed away with peace and grace at home in Mission, Kansas with loved ones by her side on October 20, 2023.

Born to Rose Calderone Garcia Allen on April 21, 1945. Rosemary grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where she...

Oct 19, 2023

Josephine Anne "JoAnne" Sage of Raytown, Missouri, was born on May 12, 1936, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She passed away on October 19, 2023, at the age of 87 in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Services will be held on Wednesday, October 25, at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral...

Oct 13, 2023

Rachel Ann Vaca, 48, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving children. Rachel was born on October 31, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri and received her education in the Kansas City Kansas School District.

At the young age of 17, Rachel was diagnosed with Lupus,...