Obituary of JoAnne M. Osman

JoAnne M. Osman, 89, formerly of 117 Lakeview Ave. Lakewood, NY, passed away Sunday July 14, 2019 in the Heritage Green Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1930 in Jamestown the daughter of the late Glen and Lucille Larson Markham. JoAnne was a 1948 graduate of Jamestown High School. Prior to retirement, she was an Account Clerk for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 20 years, and previously worked at Jamestown Metal Corp., AVM, and Bigelow's. She was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, Thule Lodge, Henry Mosher Post American Legion Auxiliary, Lakewood-Busti Golden Agers where she served as treasurer, Lakewood American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles, and Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. JoAnne enjoyed knitting and reading, and loved her cat Herman. Surviving are two sons, Gregory (Cindy) Osman of Lakewood; Jeffrey (Michelle) Osman of Kennedy; five grandchildren: Bethany (Derek) Reed, Nicholas Osman, Ben Osman, Bonnie (Dave) Ring, and Stephanie Osman; and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ames F. Osman whom she married March 8, 1952 and who died July 9, 1997; and a daughter, Karen Osman who died October 16, 1953. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Thursday July 18, 2019 in the Lind Funeral Home. Chaplain Peter Dawson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm (two hours prior to the service) Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Pittsburgh for kidney and pancreas research.