Katherine Caronia
December 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...
Joan James
December 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...
Paul Ehrlich
December 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...
Verlin Joseph Boes
December 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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Lawrence Tuan Viet Tran
December 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...
Kathryn Ann Shortino
December 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...
Arnold Lee Martin
December 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...
Janet Patricia Harrington
December 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.
James Allen Weese
November 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...
Rosanna Scaglia
November 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...
Jacqueline Filardo
November 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,...
Maria Alisa Morreale
November 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...
Dona Fay Picone
November 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...
Cassandra Inez Garcia
November 11, 2025
A light in our lives, Cassandra Inez Garcia (Candi), passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 50 years old. Though her life ended far too soon, Candi is leaving behind a bright legacy of laughter, warmth, and generosity.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 17, 1974, to parents Beatriz...
Salvatore Anthony Sciara
November 7, 2025
Salvatore Anthony Sciara of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his children, just as he wished. He was 85 years old.
Sal was born on July 23, 1940, to Joseph "Joe Ace" and Maria Angela "Angie" (DiMaggio) Sciara. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Isidra Chávez
October 29, 2025
Isidra Chávez passed away September 20, 1943, at the age of 82. Services will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Washington Cemetery.
Isidra Chávez falleció el 20 de septiembre de 1943, a los 82 años. El velorio...
Michael Jay Thomas
October 28, 2025
Michael Jay Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at the age of 61.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Jennifer (Barba) Thomas; his children Krystal Thomas, Amber Thomas, Michael Thomas Jr., and Cecilia Thomas; and his grandchildren Alonzo, Adonis, Ariel, Austin, and King,...
Frank Joseph Gautieri
October 27, 2025
Frank Joseph Gautieri, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 27, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
Frank was born on February 14, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Gene and Josephine Gautieri. A lifelong Kansas City native, Frank grew up in Northeast surrounded by many friends...
Dung Thanh Duong
October 27, 2025
Mr. Dung Thanh Duong passed away October 27, 2025, at the age of 56. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation & Prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1; and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2. Cremation will follow.
Salvatore "Sal" Vigliaturo
October 26, 2025
Salvatore Vigliaturo, 65, of Clinton, Illinois, passed away on October 26, 2025. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 14, 1959, Sal was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Kay Vigliaturo, his brother Joe Vigliaturo, and his brother-in-law Chris Morgan.
He is survived by his two daughters Samantha Vigliaturo and Angelica...
