Kathryn T. Valenti
Jan 19, 2018
Kathryn T. Valenti, 85 years old, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2018, at NorthCare Hospice House surrounded by her family. Kathryn was born on March 5, 1932, to Frank and Lena (Anello) Cherrito. She was the winner of the American Tribune Beauty Contest in December of 1946 and graduated from Glennon High School in 1949. ...
Janie Lynn Herschell
Jan 19, 2018
Janie Lynn Herschell, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on January 19, 2018, at North Kansas City Hospital. She was cremated according to her wishes. Janie was born on December 3, 1956, to the late Clyde and Adell Decker of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Janie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Nicole Eshnaur; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher...
Manuel T. Mendoza
Jan 17, 2018
Manuel T. Mendoza, 63, passed away January 17, 2018. Visitation beginning at 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 19, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Entombment following at Resurrection Mausoleum, Lenexa, KS. Survivors include his wife, Maria Magtibay-Mendoza & family; sisters, Emy and Albert Yabut...
Mary Jane Duensing
Jan 17, 2018
On Wednesday, January 17, 2018 the world lost another great mother when Mary Jane (Baskerville) Duensing, 92, died at Linden Woods Village. A longtime resident of Kansas City North and the Briarcliff neighborhood, she passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Mary Jane was born in her family's farmhouse in Bates County, Missouri on August 27, 1925 to...
Nicholas Louis Spero
Jan 16, 2018
Sadly, and suddenly on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Nick Spero, "Big Nick", closed his eyes for the very last time. Nick was 46 years old. Nick was preceded in death by his father, Michael Angelo Spero. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Qiana Spero; mother, Theresa Serrone Spero; brother, Mike Spero (fiancée Missy); sister, Elizabeth Spero Gardner ...
Virginia Mae Giordano
Jan 15, 2018
Virginia Mae Giordano, 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, January 15, 2018. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, January 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a Memorial Service will begin at 7 p.m. Virginia was cremated according to her wishes. Virginia was born November 11, 1932, in Lakeport, CA....
Louis Lipari, Jr.
Jan 15, 2018
Louis Lipari, Jr., 87, passed away January 15, 2018, at St. Luke's Plaza Hospital. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 19, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 20, at Holy Rosary...
Carol Scardacci
Jan 14, 2018
Carol Ann Scardacci, 68, Independence, MO, passed away January 14, 2018. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Carol was born October 26, 1949, to the late Albert and Nettie Seutter. Known...
Jo Marie Ragusa
Jan 14, 2018
Jo Marie RaGusa, a faithful Catholic fortified by the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, was called home to Heaven by our Holy Father on January 14, 2018. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 10113 E. Lexington,...
Anna Marie "Mary" Danna
Jan 13, 2018
Anna Marie "Mary" Danna, 88, passed away January 13, 2018. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, January 19, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 20, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave.,...
Frank J. Baccala
Jan 11, 2018
Frank Baccala left to be with the Lord January 11, 2018, after years of heart-related health issues. He was 59. Frank was born July 21, 1958, the second of Nick and LaVonne Baccala's three children. He was a proud graduate of Rockhurst High School (Class of 1976) and attended Creighton University. Visitation will be at St. Thomas More Catholic Church...
Michael J. Aschwanden
Jan 9, 2018
Michael Joseph Aschwanden, 73, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away January 9, 2018. A celebration of his life will be 12 p.m. Saturday, January 20, at 2821 Tepee Ave., Independence, MO 64057. Mike was born August 6, 1944, to the late Frank and Patricia Aschwanden. He worked in the construction industry for over 50 years and was a very good painter...
Timothy Walkenhorst
Jan 8, 2018
Timothy Walkenhorst, 63, Blue Springs, MO, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 12, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Entombment will follow Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Memorial contributions are suggested to The National WWII Museum in New...
Josephine (Sciortino) Sanders
Jan 6, 2018
Josephine (Sciortino) Sanders, 84, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Josephine was born February 4, 1933, to the late Serafino and Rose...
Sean Lam
Jan 5, 2018
Mr. Sean Lam, 66, passed away January 5, 2018. Visitation & Prayer will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, January 12, and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, January 13, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.
Prudence (Badale) Thyne
Jan 2, 2018
Prudence Josephine (Badale) Thyne, 97, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by her godson, Rev. Joseph Cisetti, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave., Kansas City, MO 64123. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Prudence was born...
Gary Dean Folsom
Dec 31, 2017
Gary Dean Folsom, 70, passed away December 31, 2017. He was cremated according to his wishes. Gary was born September 23, 1947, in Kansas City, KS. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam, and worked as a dry-wall contractor until he retired. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Pauline Ramirez; his father, Emmett Folsom; two...
Kevin L. Young
Dec 30, 2017
Kevin Lee Young, 56, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on December 30, 2017. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday, January 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where a service will begin at 3 p.m. Kevin was born April 12, 1961, in Kansas City, MO. He worked in the automotive industry for more...
Mary Walsh Green
Dec 30, 2017
Mary Walsh Green passed away on December 30, 2017, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 75. Mary was born in South Bend, Indiana, on January 16, 1942, daughter of Thomas and Marjorie Walsh, who preceded her in death. Mary grew up the eldest of 5 girls in Omaha, Nebraska. There, she attended Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart. ...
Angelo Giaconia
Dec 11, 2017
Angelo Giaconia, 67, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 15, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church,...
