Joann Persell
January 22, 2026
Our Momma, JoAnn Lancaster Persell, has gone to Heaven on January 22, 2026, to be with her parents Sheldon and Mamie Lancaster, her sister Martha Jane Ramsey, her brothers Albert Gene, Buddy and Bertis Lancaster, a treasured son Christy, and her beloved husband Pat .
She leaves behind to miss her every day,...
Josephine Elizabeth Fazzino
January 22, 2026
Josephine Elizabeth (Bua) Fazzino, 94, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on January 22,2026.
Josephine was born on February 19, 1931, and grew up in the North End, "Little Italy", where she went to school and formed very strong friendships with a group of girls who called themselves 'The Kindergarten Club'. They...
Pamela Ann Crispell
January 21, 2026
Pamela Ann Crispell, age 78, passed away January 21, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Pam was born and raised in Monticello, New York, by her affectionate parents Clifford and Virginia Merritt. She was a 1965 graduate of Monticello High School and received her secretarial certification from Delhi College. She later attended Central...
Antoinette "Toni" Labruzzo
January 18, 2026
Antoinette "Toni" LaBruzzo passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026.
Antoinette was born February 14, 1932, in the North End area of Kansas City, MO.
Services for Toni will be held, Thursday, January 22 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Independence, MO. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am followed...
Marjorie Elaine Romano
January 14, 2026
Marjorie Elaine Romano, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on December 21, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, Marjorie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family.
She is survived by her loving son Tony Romano Jr. and...
Lillian Jo Belfonte
January 13, 2026
Lillian Jo (Leone) Belfonte, 91, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice House or St. Mark's Parish in care of Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.
Lillian was born on August 6,...
Christopher Cole Wells
January 12, 2026
Christopher Cole Wells, age 41, passed away on January 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and quiet strength.
Chris was born on January 29, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Cole and Jeani Wells. From a young age, he was known for his big heart, competitive spirit, and deep devotion...
Tina Marie Licari
January 10, 2026
Tina Licari passed away January 10, 2026, at the age of 68.
Tina was born on January 20, 1957, to the late Marie (Smiroldo) Licari and Vincent Licari. She resided in Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania in childhood, but spent the majority of her life in the Kansas City area. She enjoyed spending time...
Jerry Donald Shireman
January 10, 2026
Jerry Donald Shireman passed away January 10, 2026, at the age of 83.
Jerry was born on December 4, 1942, to Herbert and Garnet Shireman at their home in Roscoe, Missouri. He was the second child following his sister Beverly Marquis, now of Collins, Missouri. His younger sister, Marcia Dampf, now resides in...
Gary Wayne Qualls
January 8, 2026
Gary W. Qualls, age 65, died on January 8, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 11, 1960, in Kansas City, MO at Conley Maternity Hospital, on the site of Passantino Bros. Funeral Home property. Gary was a lover of life, family, and friends, who truly never knew a stranger. He would go out...
Joseph Frank Brancato
January 5, 2026
Joseph Frank Brancato, 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri. A man of immense kindness and legendary storytelling, Joe was a devoted husband, father, brother, "Papa," and friend.
Services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed...
Thiem Thi Pham
January 4, 2026
Thiem Thi Pham passed away January 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. She will be buried in Vietnam.
Kimberly Kay Hannen
December 29, 2025
Kimberly Kay Hannen passed away December 29th, 2025, at the age of 56 surrounded by family. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home in Kansas City, Missouri. This will be followed by a private burial at Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City...
Duong Minh Tran
December 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...
Byron Eugene Pendleton, Sr.
December 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,...
Walter Michael Accurso
December 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.
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Tu Vo
December 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.
Kurt Alan Rife
December 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...
Constance Lynne Carrillo
December 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...
Thomas A. Starr, Sr.
December 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. ...
