Frank Osborne, a longtime Cheltenham resident, track coach, and owner of Osborne’s Inn in Ocean City, recently passed away at the age of 81, writes Eddie Davis for 97.3 ESPN South Jersey.

Osborne and his wife, Peggy Ann, operated their New Jersey inn for half a century. He loved how the 100-year-old house with its sprawling porch gave his guests a taste of old-time Ocean City.

He also had a successful insurance industry career, where he served as President of Osborne, Early, and Associates until he retired in 2009.

Osborne was also very active in the community in Cheltenham where he resided full-time. He served as the President of the Home-School Association of St. Joseph’s Elementary School and a board member for the Cardinal Dougherty Capital Campaign.

He considered his marriage and family his greatest success and was known for his commitment to his wife and children. He was married for 55 years. The couple had five children and fifteen grandchildren who affectionately called him PopPop.

Read more about Frank Osborne at 97.3 ESPN South Jersey.

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