Leslie Nichole Backner Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Leslie Nichole Backner (Struthers, Ohio), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 23, 2025 at the age of 39. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Thomas, Agnes Backner and William "Weige" Cardon. She is survived by: her parents, Gary T. Backner (Cathie) of Cortland and Kathleen Backner of Poland; her siblings, Chris Backner (Alexa) of Nashville, TN and Allison Backner of Cortland; her stepsiblings, Michael Mattern of Broadview Heights and Kelly Toth (Michael) of Cortland; her grandmother Dorothy Cardon of Columbiana; her nieces and nephews, Sydney Whipkey, Leah Toth, Nolan Toth, Carson Toth, Michael Backner and Christopher Backner; and her uncles, William Cardon of Canfield and Kevin Backner (Diana) of Pittsburgh, PA..
The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406, in memory of Leslie.
