Obituaries
May 11, 2024

Jill Arlene Osborne Auther

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Loving wife and mother Jill Arlene Osborne Auther entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Jill was born to Gib and Kay Osborne on Jan. 25, 1956, in Charleroi. She married the love of her life, Ron Auther, in 1976 and had three children, Bruce, Ron and Rob. Jill loved God and served Him without wavering. She also loved His church, mentored many she encountered and was a prayer warrior until her last day. Jill joins her son, Bruce, and her parents, Kay and Gib in Glory. She is survived by many loving family members, including her husband, Ron; and her children, Ron (Alyssa) and Rob. She is also survived by her siblings, Joni (Bill) Hugland, Jon Osborne and Joy (JK) Folmar; and many nieces and nephews. Private services were held for the family and interment took place in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Fayette City, Pa. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Eley/McCrory Funeral Home, Inc., Fayette City, Pa.

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