Jason Edward Osborne

Jason Ed Edward Osborne, 75, of Creek Road in Dempseytown died at 9:50 p.m., on Monday, November 05, 2012 at his home from complications of lung cancer. Born June 15, 1937 in Sugarcreek Township, Ed was the son of Norman Dickson and Eleanor W. (Schropp) Osborne. He was married to the former Julia Shay on January 1, 1974 and she survives. Ed graduated from Oil City High School in 1955. He joined the United States Air Force after graduation and was a Peacetime Veteran, having served in the military from 1955 until 1959. While in high school, Ed worked for various local farmers and fruit growers. He worked for Franklin Steel as a Hot Mill Operator, and retired in 1996 from the United Steel Workers of America where he had worked as a Staff Representative. He was affiliated with the Oakland United Methodist Church, and belonged to many organizations, including the Elder Statesmen Golf League, the Tri-City Golf League, the Thursday morning winter Bowling League, the Sampson Air Force Base Veterans Association, and the Venango County Labor Council. In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by his sons, Dale E. Osborne and his friend Elizabeth McCallum, of Titusville, and Curtis J. Osborne and his friend, Lisa Yoder, of Fairview; his step-son, Jeffrey Sherretts and his wife, Jacqueline, of North Babylon, New York; and his step-daughter, Kathleen Sherretts and her husband, Daniel Stofan, of Sevilla, Spain. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Osborne, and Tamara Robertson and her husband, Jose, of the Warren, Ohio area, Edward Osborne and his wife, Kristen, of Titusville, and Susan Osborne from Iceland; his 2 step-grandchildren, Jacob and Jamison Sherretts of North Babylon, New York; and 4 great-grandchildren. Additionally, Ed is survived by his 3 brothers, John W. Osborne and his wife, Patricia, of Rouseville, Donald G. Osborne and his wife, Janet, of the Galloway area, and Norman D. Osborne, Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Simi Valley, California. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Ronald Lusher of Rocky Grove. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Norma O. Lusher. Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Saturday, November 10th, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held on 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the Funeral Home following visitation, with Rev. Dr. Edward Saxman, pastor of the Oakland United Methodist Church, officiating. A graveside service at Bethel Cemetery will follow with military honors being accorded by the Titusville V.F.W. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Institute of Cancer Research - 1759 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009; the American Heart Association - 59 North Crescent Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148; and/or the Venango County Blind Association - P.O. Box 515 Seneca, PA 16346. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.