Sylvia M. Duffner

April 25, 1941 - July 22, 2026

Burial Date: July 27, 2026

 

  • Visitation: Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home
  • Funeral Mass: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00 am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 504 S. 3rd St., De Soto, MO 63020
  • Entombment: Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, De Soto, MO

Sylvia Marie Duffner was born in the Bronx, New York City, a daughter to Vincenzo and Assunta Conte. She died at Stonebridge Senior Living, De Soto at the age of 85. She is survived by her children: Chris (Diane) Duffner and Aleen (Jason) Davis; her grandchildren Gino (Ashley) Duffner, Justin (Jaclyn) Duffner, Marina (Matt) Sarkissian, Nicholas Davis and Gabriella Davis and her great grandchildren: Cody, Cameron, Charlotte, Nora and Clay. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel Duffner and two sisters: Theresa (Salvatore) Armerino and Mary (Joe) Conte. Sylvia taught elementary school for over 30 years, retiring as a Kindergarten teacher from Sunrise School. She was also a very active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church as a member of Circle No. 659 Daughters of Isabella and the Columbia Ann’s. She also Volunteered at the De Soto Food Pantry.

Photo Slideshow

Funeral Webcast