Marie Osborne 1929-2022

She was born Feb. 11,1929, the eldest daughter of Carl Stephenson and Thema Slagle.

She attended Youngstown City Schools, but dropped out her junior year to become caregiver to her two younger siblings so her mother could work as a “Rosie the Riveter” and support the family.

Know by all as “Marie,” she was a born-again Christian and lived her faith and beliefs every day. She was a Sunday school teacher for over 65 years at Simon Road Church of God, which her grandparents, Clarence and Irene Slagle, founded, and where she continued to attend until health problems no longer permitted it. She continued to support and pray for the members and anyone else who needed prayer…she was a positive influence on many people over her lifetime.

Marie was one of the first female bus drivers employed by Boardman schools, a position she held and loved for 38 years.

She was loved and will be missed by her husband, Harold,who survives her. They were married Nov 22, 1947 and recently celebrated their 75th anniversary. She also leaves her four children, Russ (Fran) Osborne of Boardman, Kathy Osborne of Cuyahoga Falls, Roger Osborne of Youngstown and Cheryl Jadallah of Boardman; seven grandchildren,12 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; and her former daughter-in-law, Kathy J. Osborne.

The family would like to extend thanks to Hospice of the Valley for the compassionate care Marie received, Dr. Armand Minotti for his medical care and support, and Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home for her final needs.

There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road in Boardman, where family and friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of the services. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The family requests and material contributions be sent to Simon Road Church of God.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman. Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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