Margaret Elma "Peggy" Osborn, previously of Parkesburg, passed away on February 1, 2018 at her home in Ephrata. She was the loving wife of Earl Gilbert Osborn for 63 years.
Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Orville and Elma E. Guiney King. She was a 1950 graduate of Scott High School and graduated from Cairn University in 1954.
She is survived, in addition to Peggy's husband, by her children, Colleen Jackson and husband, Timothy of Lowell, Michigan, C. Dean Osborn and wife, Barbara of Lancaster, Charlotte Sechler and husband, Philip of McLean, VA and Chatwin D. Osborn of Lancaster, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Mary Wagner of Dover, PA, Roberta Murray of McClure, PA and Dennis King of Showmakersville, PA.
The funeral will take place at the Pine Grove Church, 1194 Reading Road, Bowmansville on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM with the viewing on both Friday evening from 6 - 8 PM and Saturday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, both from the church. Pastor Jonathan Yoder will be officiating the service.
The family would like to thank the Compassionate Care Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to support the Fairmont Benevolent Fund, 333 Wheatridge Drive, Ephrata, PA., 17522.
Arrangement by Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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I was so saddened to read of
I was so saddened to read of Peggy's passing into glory. So many fond memories from years ago. My thoughts will be with all of you as you go through thist time. I know it's a time of many mixed thoughts and blessings; vacillating from sorrow at the physical loss of her in your lives to the joy of knowing she's home in heaven and even on to remembering and reliving all the wonderful memories you have.
My condolences
Professor Osborn:
My condolences to you and your family.
Philippians 1:21
Daniel Gingrich '78
Condolences
We are sorry to hear of Peggy's passing on, but happy she is in the arms of Jesus. Looking forward to seeing her again in Glory.
Praying for you, Pastor Osborn, Colleen, Dean, and all the family!! We love you folks and think of you often. So many wonderful memories of years gone by!!! Thanks so much for your family's input in our lives.
Bob & Joyce Landis
Prayers
Earl, Dean, Colleen, Charlotte and Chad,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss but praise God she is now complete and with her Savior who she loved. She was such a fun lady and was always positive. So sorry we can't make the funeral but you will all be in our prayers. Much love, John and Joan Troutman
Peggy Osborn
We want to extend our sympathy, love and prayers to all of the family of Peggy Osborn. She will be greatly missed but our loss and grief has hope attached with it in Jesus our
Savior in whom we trust. We will always remember her beautiful smile and kindness to all. She was a woman of great faith and love for her family and freinds . Now she has left her
legacy in her loved ones who carry on here until we all meet face to face before our heavenly Lord some day soon. John 14: 1-4
Professor Osborn,
Professor Osborn,
I just learned off Mrs. Osborn's homegoing. I have many good memories of her and you at LBC. May you and your family know God's grace, peace and hope as you rejoice in her life and look forward to that great reunion we will have at God's throne.
Kevin Bushart, LBC class of 1984