Obituary of Joyce Irene Osborne

Joyce Irene Osborne, age 93 of Audubon, PA died peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her home.

She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Osborne, to whom she was married for 67 years.

She was born into a large family in West Philadelphia, being the youngest of seven children of Edward and Emily (Gruss) Ball.

Joyce was a former member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Exeter and the Wyomissing Area Garden Club. She was currently an active member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Audubon. She loved working in her kitchen, creating treats for all to enjoy; chocolate chips cookies were her specialty. She had a great life, and loved all that came her way, laughter was her constant companion. We will all miss her "month long celebration" of her birthday, (and sometimes even longer). She is off to be with God and all those loved ones waiting for her. She’s looking forward to welcoming you there, but no need to rush.

She is survived by her son Stephen Osborne, husband of Emilie Ryley of Rose Valley and Nancy (Osborne) Manwiller, wife of Barry of Oley. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Matthew (Alicia), Benjamin (Samantha), Nathan (Carolina), Emily (Ross), Alex (Jessica), six great-grandchildren, Tommy, Will, Brody, Teddy, Mikaela, Riley, and many nieces and nephews. Joyce also welcomed her bonus grandchildren, Mena (Dan), Tess, Alyssa (Dan), Rachel (Katherine), and great grandchildren, June, Luke, Sam, Rose, Henry as her own.

Along with her husband and parents, Joyce was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and daughter in-law, Debbie Osborne.

Her Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:30 AM in St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 2725 Egypt Road, Audubon, PA 19403.

Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Monday morning from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Church.

Interment will be private and held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church at the above address, or plant a colorful flower in your garden, or simply spread some joy and kindness in Joyce’s honor.

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home & Crematory, 19 E. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401, (610) 277-1600, www.msrfh.com