Tag Archives: Osborne

Howard W. “Ozzie” Osborne

By | |
3 Comments

Osborne, howardHUDSON FALLS – Howard W. “Ozzie” Osborne, 90, formerly of Parry St., passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at the Fulton Center for Rehabilitation in Gloversville.

Born on August 3, 1925, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Howard Osborne and Norma “Humeo” Wells.

Ozzie graduated from Whitehall High School and served with the US Navy during World War II.  During his service time, he was a boxer for the Sixth Fleet, fighting in over 80 bouts.

Ozzie  married Eleanor Lyon and they had many wonderful years together until her passing in 1985.

He was a manager for Commercial Credit Corporation for 22 years and after his retirement, he was a realtor for Realty USA.

During the 1940’s Ozzie played football for the Hudson Falls Greenjackets.  He was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2001.

Ozzie loved to play cards.  Every friday night he hosted at poker game at his home.  Ozzie also enjoyed playing cribbage and took great pride in teaching his grandchildren.  He also liked to deer hunt at the farm in Belcher and in later years at the camp in Salem with his son Stanley, his father in law, Harold Lyon, his brothers in law and his good friend, Charlie Villamagna.

In addition to his wife and parents, Ozzie is predeceased by two sons, Stanley Osborne and Stephen Osborne.

Survivors include a daughter in law, Linda Chase Osborne of Ticonderoga; his grandchildren, Kimberly Osborne-Allen and her husband, Todd, of Albany and Stanley Adam Osborne of Plattsburgh; a sister in law, Gwendolyn Cicotte; his brothers in law, Edward Lyon and Ronald Lyon and his wife, Wendy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In his later years, he was taken care of by his son, Stephen, Roy Gorton and his good friend, Betty Chapman.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will follow the calling hour at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal, will follow the funeral at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward,  with full military honors provided by the Hudson Falls American Legion Color Guard, Post 574 and the Patriot Guard Riders.

Memorial donations in Ozzie’s memory may be made to The Hudson Falls American Legion Color Guard, Post 574, of Hudson Falls, 72 Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Stephen R. “Ozzie” Osborne

By | |
1 Comment

OsborneHUDSON FALLS – Stephen R. “Ozzie” Osborne – I just lost my best friend after a tough four month battle with lung cancer.  Stephen Osborne passed from this mortal plane, Saturday, September 5, 2015.

Ozzie was born Nov. 13, 1947 to Howard and the late Ellie (Lyon) Osborne.  Oz was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and was by nature a very spiritual person.

After graduating from Hudson Falls High School in 1965, Oz did a two year stint in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1968.   He then began his college career, which was off and on for 20 years, ending with his Associate in Arts Degree, Summa Cum Laude.   At this time, Ozzie also began his 30 year career as a cook and chef.   Oz worked for a number of restaurants in the Lake George area, among them the Georgian, East Cove, Colonial Arms, Hiland Park Country Club, McGowan’s, Jeremiah’s, The Holiday Inn of Lake George and also the three star, Villa Maison in Florida.   Ozzie finished his working career with 8 years at Bard, to help him with retirement funds.

As well as enjoying cooking, Ozzie was an avid reader, card player and pool player extraordinaire.   Being a spiritual man, he enjoyed reading tarot cards for friends and aquaintanances, studying comparative religions and reading extensively from the Egyptian and Tibetian Books of the Dead.  He also had an interest in witchcraft and magic.

Oz was fun to be around, especially at parties and dinners and always there for his friends, with an offer to help.   He enjoyed a laid back lifestyle and rarely if ever lost his temper.  He also enjoyed his diversions in Florida, living and working there on numerous occasions.

In addition to his degree from ACC, his accomplishments include: ACC Award of Academic Excellence in Psychology, Extern Culinary Instructor at ACC and Academic Achievement Award for Disabled Student at SUNY Albany.

He was also an active member of the American Culinary Federation and was on our team at the Hitching Post where we won the Gourmet Diner’s Club Silver Spoon Award.

Ozzie was predeceased by his mother, Ellie and his brother, Stanley.

He is survived by his father, Howard, his sister in law, Linda Osborne and her children, Adam and Kim, his aunt, Gwen Cicotte, his uncles, Ed Lyon and Ronald Lyon; and many cousins, including, Warren Cicotte, Bonnie DeRocco, Debbie Lyon and Ginny Lou Kramer.   He is also survived by his great friends, Cliff Mull, George McGowan, Jeff Bentley, Timmy Farone, Bob Stein, Bobby Heunemann, John and Dottie Fickle, the members of the Stony Creek Band and many others, too numerous to mention; his best friend and gallivanting buddy of almost 50 years, Roy Gorton, “Hippie”, who oversaw Ozzie’s care in his final months and will miss him dearly.

Also a special thanks to Dan Dubrul and Kathy Storlie for their friendship, care and assistance.

Friends may call on Monday, Sept. 14th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 15th at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Harold W. Osborne, D.D.S

By | |
6 Comments

Osborne SAVE SAVE DO NOT DELETE SAVE OSBORNE2SAVEQUEENSBURY – Harold W. Osborne, D.D.S., 80, of Queensbury, passed away on February 11, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on October 12, 1933 in Hartford, he was the son of the late William J. Osborne and Viola (MacGowan) Osborne Conety. He was a 1951 graduate of Hartford Central High School.

 Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for a four year tour of duty and was honorably discharged in 1956.

 Dr. Osborne entered Marquette University for pre-dental studies in September of 1956 and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at Marquette University College of Dentistry in 1963. He also held a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas.

 He was honorably retired from the U.S. Air Force Dental Service as Chief of Restorative Dentistry at Mather Air Force Base Hospital at Sacramento, California.

 Colonel Osborne’s tour of duty included assignments in the United States, Far East and Europe.

 Dr Osborne was a past member of several Dental and Air Force professional organizations including The American Dental Association, The California and Wisconsin Dental Associations and The Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoyed golf and photography.

 Besides his parents, Marie E. Martin of Gray, Georgia, died before him.

 Survivors include one sister, Dorothy J. Riley of Hudson Falls; his half-sister, Anna R. Fleming of South Glens Falls; and several nieces and nephews.

 At the family’s request there will be no calling hours

 Graveside services with full military honors, will be in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Salem.

 Donations may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, P.O. Box 171, Hudson Falls, NY in memory of my faithful friend and companion “Kane”.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.