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Jo Ann Triano

Jo Ann Triano

August 28, 2017

On Monday, August 28, 2017, our beloved Jo Ann Triano, our valued friend and loving mother, took that journey beyond the evening star which each of us must sometime take unguided and alone, never to return. There is comfort in the belief of ages that when our time shall come to take that lonely trip beyond the sunset, the touch...

Daniel Hernandez

Daniel Hernandez

August 26, 2017

Danny Hernandez of Kansas City, MO, left this world to be with his parents, brother, and sister on August 26, 2017. He leaves a legacy of love and absolute devotion to his family. Born April 23, 1947, to Lawrence and Leona Hernandez, he spent most of his childhood in Kansas City's "North End." He entertained generations of his family with...

Anna Marie Scarcello

Anna Marie Scarcello

August 25, 2017

Anna Marie Scarcello, 96, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Please omit flowers. Anna was born February 20, 1921, to Joseph and...

Anthony J. "Nene" Cusumano

Anthony J. "Nene" Cusumano

August 23, 2017

Anthony James "Nene" Cusumano, 92, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, August 27, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 28, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Mount...

Jean A. White

Jean A. White

August 19, 2017

Jean A. White, a loving wife and mother, passed away August 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael W. White. She is survived by her husband, Roy White; her daughters, Cindy Conway (Jim), Cathy Pennetti (Jim); her grandchildren, Sarah Conway and Alex Pennetti; and her great-granddaughter, Charlotte. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com...

Diana Becchina

Diana Becchina

August 11, 2017

Diana Becchina, 56, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Memorial visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Diana was born June 21, 1961, in Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Bittiker. Survivors include her husband, Matthew Becchina; her son, Corey Avery; her...

Joseph E. Cherrito, Sr.

Joseph E. Cherrito, Sr.

August 9, 2017

Joseph E. "Joe" Cherrito, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, August 14, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Graveside services will follow at 1:45 p.m. at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO...

Michael W. White

Michael W. White

August 4, 2017

Michael W. White, a loyal son, passed away August 4, 2017. Survived by his parents, Roy and Jean White; his sisters, Cindy Conway (Jim), Cathy Pennetti (Jim); his niece, Sarah Conway; his nephew, Alex Pennetti; and his great-niece, Charlotte. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Anne F. Dyer

Anne F. Dyer

August 4, 2017

Anne F. Dyer, 98, passed away August 4, 2017. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12 th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Our Lady...

Carl Gordon Cobb

Carl Gordon Cobb

July 29, 2017

Carl Gordon Cobb, "Carl Quaff", 62, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. He was cremated according to his wishes. A memorial service will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, October 29, at The Quaff Bar & Grill, 1010 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64105. Carl was born October 30, 1954, in Anna, IL, and grew up in...

Hazel M. Johnson

Hazel M. Johnson

July 27, 2017

Hazel M. Johnson, 88, Holt, MO, passed away July 27, 2017. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, at Mount Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, W.D. Johnson; and her son, Gary Johnson. She is survived by partner for the past several years, J.R. Barber; her children,...

Rosemary Schmeltz

Rosemary Schmeltz

July 25, 2017

Rosemary Schmeltz, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Nottingham Care Center. Rosemary was born April 18, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, to Vincent and Rosemary Schmeltz. She is survived by her brothers Vincent Jr., Stephen, Jeffrey (Catherine), Justin (Joan), and Martin; and her sisters Janice (Thomas) Steck and Louise (Thomas) Starr. She was preceded in...

John R. Hughes

John R. Hughes

July 23, 2017

John Robert Hughes, 75, Platte City, MO passed away on July 23, 2017. John was born in Kansas City MO on July 28, 1941, and was a longtime resident of Gladstone, MO.  He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1959 and attended Southwest Missouri State University where he was a member of TKE fraternity.  John served in the...

Olujimi Ayodele "Jimmie" Shoge

Olujimi Ayodele "Jimmie" Shoge

July 21, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Olujimi Ayodele Shoge, "Jimmie", announces his sudden passing at the age of 55. He will be missed by his daughters Felicia and Kayla, and grandchildren Jaice, Miles and Landon. He is also survived by his parents Festus and Elizabeth Shoge, sister Iyabo, and brothers Gbolahan and Kayode. A Memorial service will...

Roy Earl Miller

Roy Earl Miller

July 19, 2017

Roy Earl Miller was born December 9th, 1962, to Marvin and Shirlene Miller. He went to be with the Lord on July 19th, 2017, at age 54. Roy lived with his sister Roseanna, and was a longtime resident of Northeast Kansas City, MO. He also attended Northeast High School. He enjoyed scrapping and giving his family and friends alike a...

Thomas S. Counti

Thomas S. Counti

July 16, 2017

Thomas S. Counti, 76, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 21, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation and private inurnment will follow. Thomas was born September 6, 1940, in Kansas City, MO, to Vincent and Mary (DeLuca) Counti. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam,...

George Guastello

George Guastello

July 10, 2017

GE ORGE GUASTELLO

George Guastello, 102, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on July 10th blessed by the presence of his family and friends.  George was born in Kansas City on June 20th, 1915 to Mario and Josephine Guastello. He was the eldest of four children.

George was...

Clara May Bonavia-Irwin

Clara May Bonavia-Irwin

July 8, 2017

CLARA MAY BONAVIA IRWIN Clara May Bonavia Irwin, 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2017. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:15 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14th at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave. , Kansas City, MO 64123. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery....

David W. Frew

David W. Frew

July 1, 2017

David W. Frew, 84, passed away July 1, 2017. The Rosary will be prayed at 9 a.m. followed by visitation until 10:45 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E. 36 th Terr., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please omit flowers....

John James Lapuma

John James Lapuma

June 30, 2017

JOHN JAMES LAPUMA

John LaPuma, 89, died June 30, 2017. Visitation 9:30-10:45 a.m., Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, St. John Lalande Catholic Church 805 NW R.D. Mize Rd. Blue Springs, MO 64015. Burial following Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. (Passantino Bros. Funeral Home)

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