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Joshua Michael Courtney

Joshua Michael Courtney

1986-2023

Joshua Michael Courtney, 37, of East Palestine died early Saturday morning Oct. 7, 2023, in his home.

He was born March 1, 1986, son of Charles R. Courtney Jr. and the late Mary Barnhart-Hawkins.

Josh was a machine adjuster at the manufacturing company Envelope 1 Inc. of Columbiana. He had a love for art and drawing and enjoyed showing off his skills on his favorite artistic medium -- skin. Tattooing wasn't his only hobby, Josh also had a fondness for tinkering with various things and experimenting with machines and their parts. He liked being outdoors camping or visiting one of his favorite places, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.

In addition to his father of Salem, he is survived by his son Isiah Mercer; siblings Charles R. Courtney III, Nate Q. Courtney and Heather M. (Steve) Nelder, all of Salem; his girlfriend Samantha Gerber and her mother Debbie Inman of East Palestine.

A time of visitation will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services of Salem.

10/10/23

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