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NILES -- Kathleen M. Black, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Feb. 7, 1967, in Warren, the daughter of Paul J. Sr. and Betty Jean Vaccaro Scriven.
She was a 1985 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a lifelong resident of the Niles community. She was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-St. Stephen Church in Niles.
Kathleen loved and cherished her family and family get-togethers, especially during holidays and other celebrations. She enjoyed the outdoors and nature that God has given to us. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo and listening to music.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Robert Black, whom she married April 16, 1999; two sons, Craig James (Cristen) Comanescu of Cortland and Paul (Vickie) Comanescu of Niles; seven grandchildren, Lauryn, Jennica, Kylin, Nico, Paul Jr., Cambria and Brooke; two sisters, Diane Hilas (Stanley Henry) of Warren and Karen (Ron) Browne of Jeromesville; two nephews, Mickey (Sarah) Moyer of Burghill and Chris Moyer of Warren; and a great-niece, great-nephews and many friends, all of whom loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and by three brothers, Sean J. Scriven, Edward Scriven and Paul J. Scriven Jr.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Church. The Rev. Leo Wehrlin will be the celebrant.
Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
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