Obituaries

Dec 27, 2025

Mr. Duong Minh Tran passed away December 27, 2025, at the age of 62. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation & Prayer will be on Thursday, January 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; and from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Friday, January 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Cremation will...

Dec 26, 2025

Byron Eugene Pendleton, Sr., "Gene", was born June 19, 1932, in Cameron, Missouri. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Gene passed away peacefully December 26, 2025, at the residence surrounded by his wife Theresa and family at the age of 93. Services will be held on Saturday,...

Dec 24, 2025

Walter M. Accurso, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 24, 2025.  Services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Dec 23, 2025

Mr. Tu Vo passed away December 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation & Prayer will be 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 26; and 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 27. Cremation will follow.

Dec 18, 2025

Kurt Alan Rife, born on December 22, 1953, in Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer on December 18, 2025.

Kurt later moved to Lawrence, Kansas, when his parents accepted teaching positions at Lawrence High School. He spent most of his childhood near the heart of Lawrence on Vermont...

Dec 16, 2025

Constance Lynne Carrillo passed away December 16, 2025, at the age of 78. Services will be held on Friday, December 19, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions are...

Dec 16, 2025

Thomas Albert Starr, Sr. passed away peacefully following a stroke on December 16, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born in Cleveland, OH, on the 21st day of September 1948.  He joined the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his time in Kansas City, MO.  There he met his wife and love, Louise Schmeltz.  ...

Dec 16, 2025

Katherine "Aunt Katie" Caronia, 96, of Columbus Park in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 16, 2025.

Services for Katie will be held on Monday, December 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Burial...

Dec 12, 2025

Joan "Joni" (Rodriguez) James, 77, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 23, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at...

Dec 10, 2025

Paul Ehrlich, 93, left us peacefully on December 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at an assisted living facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born in Vienna in 1932, Paul immigrated/escaped to the United States in 1938 along with his parents Irene and Edward Ehrlich, and his brother George.

He...

Dec 10, 2025

Verlin Joseph Boes passed away December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Services will be held on Monday, December 15, at St. Therese Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. followed by Visitation at 10:30 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

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Dec 9, 2025

Lawrence Tuan Viet Tran was born on January 6, 1941, to Cuu Tran and Huyen Le. He was the oldest of five children. He was enlisted in the Vietnamese Army and fought in the Vietnam War from 1960 to 1975. Mr. Tran was a captain lieutenant and was respected and loved by his soldiers. When returned from...

Dec 8, 2025

Kathryn Ann Shortino "Kathy", a beloved wife, mother, sister, Nani, and friend passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025. Born on October 20, 1945, in Shelbina, Missouri, Kathryn spent 80 beautiful years fiercely devoted to the people she loved.

She is survived by her adoring husband of 62 years, Michael Shortino; her three...

Dec 7, 2025

It is with love and celebration that we announce the transition of Arnold Lee Martin, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Arnold was born on September 27, 1941, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Lester and Helen Martin. He was a proud graduate of Northeast High...

Dec 3, 2025

Janet Patricia Harrington (Leonard), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong educator, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 25, 1956, Janet carried with her the heart of a teacher — caring, good natured, and dedicated — through every stage of her life.

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Nov 27, 2025

James Allen Weese, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 63.

Jim was born in Illinois, but lived most of his life in the Northeast area of Kansas City, MO. He owned his own roofing and home repair business. He was the go-to guy for help with...

Nov 24, 2025

Rosanna passed into heavenly eternity on November 24, 2025.

Rosanna was born January 30, 1959, to Andrew and Anna Inzerillo in Kansas City, Missouri. The fourth of six children, she was raised in the historic northeast area of Kansas City. She learned the values of generosity and hospitality at a young age, as...

Nov 22, 2025

Jacqueline Filardo (Quarrato), 90, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 22, 2025. Services will be held on Saturday, November 29, at St. James Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Jacqueline was born on August 30,...

Nov 20, 2025

Maria Morreale, 54, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, her mother and father.  Maria fought her nearly four-year-long battle with cancer with courage, dignity and grace, never giving up hope.

Maria was born on St Patrick's Day March 17, 1971.  Maria graduated from Northeast High School in...

Nov 17, 2025

Dona Fay Picone, 78, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, after facing an eight-month battle with thyroid cancer with remarkable grace, courage, and quiet strength.

Born on September 2, 1947, in Monett, Missouri, Dona's family moved to Kansas City in the summer of 1955. She...