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Kamd50
08-02-2008, 03:13 AM
This is a very sad situation for the Spielman family. If you know him, have a heart and make a visit. Prayers for Mr. Spielman and family during this difficult time.

Spielman back in Canton
Saturday, August 2, 2008
REPOSITORY STAFF REPORTMultimedia

•CANTON Former Timken High School football coach Sonny Spielman has been transferred to The Arbors at Canton, 2714 13th St. NW, to be closer to visitors, said Berlinda Artzner, Spielman's friend and caregiver.

Spielman, 71, had been hospitalized at the James Cancer Center in Columbus following recent lung surgery. He also has undergone colon surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and is diagnosed with bone marrow and brain cancer, Artzner said. He is conscious, but he is on a ventilator and often cannot speak.

"He's just so lonely. He needs socialization, so (Spielman's son) Chris and I decided the best move was to bring him back to where people know him," Artzner said.

Sonny Spielman was the Trojans head coach from 1970-79, going 40-62-3. He is the last coach to lead Timken football to consecutive winning seasons

obie7661
08-02-2008, 07:54 AM
God Bless you and your family, Sonny. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

tigergirl
08-02-2008, 01:44 PM
Very sad. I had no idea. :sad:

Prayers for the Spielman family....

monte81
08-02-2008, 02:00 PM
Sonny Spielman is a good man and my heart goes out to him. I will definitely try to visit him on August 22, 2008 before the Tigers opener. Sonny worked hard and had a great influence in Tigers getting schollies while the AD in the late 80's!