Michael W. Osburn

Michael W. Osburn obituary, Bolivar, OH

Michael W. Osburn

Michael Osburn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lebold-Smith Funeral Home Bolivar, oh on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Michael W. Osburn, 86, of Bolivar, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Aultman Compassionate Care in Canton.
He was born on November 3, 1937, to the late Virginia Janisky and Marion Kaleja. Mike worked for Timken Roller Bearing for many years in assembly and inspection.
He is survived by his wife, the former Louise Lab, whom he married October 1, 1960. Also survived by sons, Mike (Tammy) Osburn, Dan (Pam) Osburn; daughters, Andrea (Les) Deibel, Jeanne (Eric) Binsley and Brenda (John) Gray; 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mike's greatest love was spending time and vacationing with family at many places, his favorite being The Outer Banks. He also enjoyed fishing and bird watching. He was a man of Faith and a Devoted Catholic as a member of the Holy Trinity Church in Zoar.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Osburn; and sisters, Patricia Haase, Carol Tabellion and Esther Fitch.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Zoar with Fr. Jimmy Hatfield as Celebrant assisted by Deacon Lyn Houze. Burial will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Bolivar. There are no calling hours. A prayer service will be held at the Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar Saturday at 9:00 AM. To share a memory, please visit the funeral home's web site. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Aultman Compassionate Care Center.
Events
Mass
Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00AM
Church of the Holy Trinity
1835 Dover-Zoar Road NE
Bolivar, OH 44612 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Michael, please visit our Tree Store.

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