Lavinia “Trudy” Pauline Pagnano, 68, of Falls City was born on July 8, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska to Frank and Helen (Duhon) Pagnano. She was raised in Omaha until the age of 12 when her family moved to Los Angeles, California. Trudy graduated from high school in Los Angeles and then continued her education by attending beauty school where she received her degree. Trudy was an accomplished and talented hair stylist whose list of celebrity clients included Vana White. Trudy moved to Oregon where she was the district manager of multiple Regis Salons in the area. She moved to Verdon, Nebraska in 2010 and into Falls City a few years later. In the fall of 2017, Trudy began dating Chuck Sailors and the couple have been together enjoying life and riding motorcycles ever since. They loved gong on motorcycle trips together and have had many adventures along the way. Trudy loved arts and crafts and was very talented with her hands. She enjoyed knitting blankets, being crafty, and decorating her home.
Trudy passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Community Medical Center in Falls City, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of sixty-eight years, seven months, and four days. She was preceded in death by her father Frank Pagnano.
Trudy is survived by her mother Helen Mary Pagnano of Los Angeles, CA; sons: Ryan Pagnano and wife Pree of Sacramento, CA; Cameron Mathews of Grant Pass, OR; siblings: Debbie Cosby of Denver, CO; Dennis Pagnano of Detroit, MI; Garth Guessman of Los Angeles, CA; loving companion Chuck Sailors of Falls City, NE; niece Shaina Guessman of Los Angeles, CA; and many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Trudy’s Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family’s choice with a later designation.
Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net
Services entrusted to Hall Funeral Home-2403 Harlan Street-Falls City, Nebraska 68355 (402) 245-3131
