Nicki L. Polen 1960-2023

Nicki was born Dec. 6, 1960, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nick and Elizabeth “Bette” Strachan Lupe, and was a lifelong area resident. She grew up in the Canfield area and graduated from Canfield High School in 1979.

Nicki was loud and had a big personality. She enjoyed shooting pool and had a very good pool shot. She was an all-around sports fan, including NASCAR and basketball, but most notably, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and looked forward to sprint car racing.

Nicki leaves her son, Benjamin (Sarah Bushman) Polen of Boardman; two sisters, Saundra Russo of Boardman and Laurie (Craig) Camens of Cortland; a niece, Ashlee (George Rohan) Russo; and her great-niece, Vail. Nicki also leaves her beloved yellow lab, Midas.

Friends may call from 3 to 3:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m.

The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to Animal Charity, 4140 Market St. Boardman, OH 44512, because of Nicki’s love of animals.

Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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