Russell B. OSBORN

OSBORN - Russell B.
Russell B. Osborn, a born again Christian, went on to be with the Lord peacefully at the age of 95, on February 19, 2022. Russell was born in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Alex F. Osborn and Helen Coatsworth Osborn. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Emma Johnson Osborn (nee Jackson); his children John Osborn, Kenneth Osborn, Elizabeth Fogarty (James), and Daniel Osborn (LeAnne); his grandchildren, Katie, Mary Beth, John, Therese, Grace, and Maia Osborn and William Fogarty; his stepchildren Joseph Johnson (Doris), Sylvester Johnson (Sharon), Vivian Jenkins, Selena Thomas, Donald Johnson, and Wanda Davis (Michael) and many step grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen Osborn (nee Shea); and his second wife, Catherine Osborn (nee Mosely); as well as one granddaughter, Colleen Osborn. Russell was the brother of the late Katherine O. Chambers, Joan O. Bergantz, Marion C. Osborn, and Elinor O. Gartner. Russell was a graduate of Nichols High School and Hamilton College. He also earned a law degree and a Masters in Education from the University of Buffalo. Russ was drafted into the Army during World War II and served as a glider man during Operation Varsity in 1945, in Germany, as part of the 17th Airborne Division. During his career Russ practiced law and taught Math in Buffalo Public Schools before returning to his law practice until his retirement. He served as a Board Member of the Creative Education Foundation for many years. His family and his Christian faith were very important to Russ. He was an active member of the New Life Assembly of God Church where he served as an elder. He also served as an active member of the Gideons International ministry. He participated in many Bible study and prayer groups. Russ had an amazing memory and enjoyed recounting stories from years gone by. He will be dearly missed. Services will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 with a Wake at 11 AM, followed by the Funeral at 12 Noon, at Expressway Assembly of God Church, 260 Eggert Rd., Buffalo, NY 14215. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn. The service will be live streamed on Facebook live: Search New Life Assembly of God, 410 French Road, to stream. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Gideons International, 25 California Dr., Buffalo, NY 14221.