Rev. Dr. David Osborn ~ 1972-1973

Ordained June 8, 1941. Installed July 16, 1972. Dr. Osborn was born in Sittingbourne, Kent, England. His family moved to Alberta, Canada when he was a small boy. He studied medicine at University of Alberta for three years. At this time he felt God calling him to the ministry. He started his studies at Quenst University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Here he earned his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Divinity and master of Divinity degrees. He received his Doctor of Philosophy from University of Chicago. He was ordained in Christian Ministry in the United Church of Canada in June, 1941. This denomination later became part of the Presbyterian Church. He did mission work in the Yukon Territory and along what is now the Alaskan Highway. He served churches in Montreal, Quebec and Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
He came to the United States in 1951. Served churches in Cochranton, Reading, Scranton, Williamsport and Pittsburgh before coming to the Shenango Presbytery. He and his wife Janet came to Bethel July, 1972. After leaving Bethel his health was poor. He continued to preach for a number of years and was an Interim Supply for many churches. Dr. Osborn died June, 1986 at the age of 76 and is buried in Rich Hill Presbyterian Church cemetery. The addition of a pastor's study, office, and conference room was completed during Dr. Osborn's pastorate.