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Roger C. Osburn Obituary

Roger C. Osburn Obituary

Kingsville, OH - Roger C. Osburn, 82, of Kingsville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on January 11, 1944, in Conneaut, he was the son of Harry and Elsie (Lawrence) Osburn, Sr.

Roger attended DeVry Technical Institute and then earned his associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kent State University. He spent his career with the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, where he served as a supervisor until his retirement in 1993. Even after retirement, he remained active in the workforce, holding several additional positions later in life.

A Mason for 50 years, Roger was a proud member of the Orion Lodge in Kingsville. He was also active in the YMCA and the local racing community. He enjoyed racing his car #357 at Raceway 7. He later became the flagman at the track. For many years, he and his wife owned and operated The Gas House Speed Shop, as well as the Pit Stop Bar.

Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending dirt track races, and following NASCAR. One of his favorite hobbies was restoring vintage cars and golf carts. He always attended all sporting events and activities for his children and grandchildren. He loved staying active.

Survivors include his wife Sharon (Mosier) Osburn, whom he married June 30, 1963; his daughter Shelly (Seth) Jaffee of Kingsville; his son Mark Osburn of Kingsville; grandchildren Joshua Miller of Kingsville, and Chelsey (Leo Talikka) Miller of Jefferson; and brothers Harry (Verna) Osburn of Kelloggsville, and Dennis (Loretta) Osburn of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Funeral service will be 6:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Marcy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time of the service at 6:00 PM.

Contributions may be made in Roger's memory to Ashtabula Regional Home Health and Bella Care Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Kingsville, OH - Roger C. Osburn, 82, of Kingsville, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on January 11, 1944, in Conneaut, he was the son of Harry and Elsie (Lawrence) Osburn, Sr.

Roger attended DeVry Technical Institute and then earned his associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kent State Unive

Published on January 13, 2026

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