Anthony Joseph Merlo, 81, passed away on August 30, 2026. Tony, as he was affectionately known by all who knew him, was born in Kansas City, MO, on June 20, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents and his identical twin, Eugene Merlo.
Kenneth “Kenny” Herman, 90, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 21 in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born on Nov. 28, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Betty (nee Pohatchevsky) and Abraham Herman.
Barbara Mae Katz (Ginden), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and lifelong member of the Kansas City Jewish community, was born on Feb. 15, 1946, and passed away on Sept. 1, 2026.
Michael Lee Klein of Prairie Village passed away peacefully on Aug. 24. He was known for his warmth, curiosity, generosity and sense of humor.
Donald “Don” Sebert passed away on July 23 at the age of 90. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on Jan. 24, 1936.
Marilyn Elaine Siegel, 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Aug. 13 in Kansas City. Graveside funeral services were held on Aug. 31, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri.
Martin Lee Eisenman, 78, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Aug. 18 at Menorah Medical Center.
On Aug. 19, Sharon Ann Glickman, beloved wife of the late Frederick Glickman (z’’l) and daughter of the late Betty and Morris Elbaum; devoted mother of Michelle (Eric) Chudow and Joshua (Allison) Glickman; loving sister of Joy (Paul) Elbaum-Rezendes; and cherished Bubby of Ross, Jonathan and Aviva Chudow, and Ryan, Maya and Asher Glickman, passed away.
Elizabeth Glass Loggia (Betty), a devoted spouse and mother, accomplished attorney and lifelong learner, passed away on July 15 at home from cancer. She was 83.
Lawrence “Larry” Goldblatt, beloved partner, father, grandfather, brother, architect, planner, developer, writer, advocate and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 30 at the age of 77, following a courageous six-month journey after suffering a devastating stroke in January.
