Private family services were held today for Kathleen Susan Farbman, 56, who passed away Tuesday evening at Briarfield Manor after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mrs. Farbman was born Jan. 10, 1960 in Youngstown and was a daughter of George and Kathryn Madden Ernst and was a lifelong member of the community.
Mrs. Farbman was employed by the Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation as a production secretary for over sixteen years. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, serves as a secretary for NA' AMAT USA, loved being outdoors enjoying nature and loved her family.
Her amazing creative talents led to the development and the production of a monthly show called “Library Nights” where she was the set designer, director, producer and entertainer.  The live show was composed of comedy, skits and singing. “Library Nights” was entertainment for adults with various disabilities and their family and friends.  The show was viewed by an estimated 30, 000 people over a 13 year period through 146 shows. Mrs. Farbman put her heart and soul into each and every performance. It was that dedication which allowed “Library Nights” to be successful without any accolades for herself.
Mrs. Farbman was also an active parent volunteer in the Austintown Local School District PTSA, Austintown Choir Parents, and assisted with the Austintown Fitch High School Drama Club.  Some of her most notable efforts included preparing room parties, tutoring in Ohio Reads at Woodside Elementary School, and helping to prepare materials and advertise for Austintown plays and concerts.
Mrs. Farbman leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Harvey Farbman, whom she married Dec. 20, 1992 and a son, Paul Farbman.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the funeral home website www.mccauleyfuneral.com
Arrangements by the McCauley Funeral Home serving the valley for more than 114 years!

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