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Obituaries

Rita M. E. Varacalli 1935-2025

BOARDMAN — Rita Maria Eugenia Varacalli, lovingly known to many as “Jenni,” peacefully joined her beloved husband, Dominic Varacalli, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, following a cerebral bleed. At the age of 90, Rita leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, beauty, and joy — and we ...

Area deaths

JASON D. SWIGER, 50, of Salem, died Dec. 12. SERVICES: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Salem High School Auditorium. (Stark) DAVID ACIERNO, 72, of Youngstown, died Wednesday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) WALTER M. DUZZNY SR., 86, of Austintown, died Tuesday. Arrangements pending. ...

Services

MARIA KARSTI BACHINGER, 89, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Bethel Lutheran Church, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, church. RAFAEL CRUZ SR., 90, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Saturday, Spanish Evangelical Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, ...

Kathleen M. Doyle 1938-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Kathleen Marie Dalton Doyle passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of James A. and Marie Reese Dalton and the baby sister to Barbara. The nickname Kush was bestowed upon her by her father. It was short for Macushla ...

Barbara C. Lepore 1955-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Barbara C. Lepore, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her residence Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Born July 9, 1955, in Youngstown, Barbara dedicated her life to teaching and nurturing young minds. She served as a ...

Katherine E. Domitrovich 1932-2025

McDONALD — Katherine Elizabeth Domitrovich, 93, entered eternal rest Thursday evening, Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by the faith and devotion that defined her life. Born on May 26, 1932, Katherine was the daughter of Croatian immigrants who came to America, bringing with them a deep faith, a ...