Osovich, John P. 89, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died Monday December 10, 2012 at Forest Hills Retirement Center. He was born April 24, 1923 in Neff's Ohio, a son of the late Andrew and Bernice (Lopachimski) Osovich. John was Catholic and a long-term parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst; he was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry. John was an outstanding athlete at Bridgeport High School, lettering in football and baseball. His baseball talents earned him a contract with the Cleveland (Indians) Baseball Company in 1942. While working through the farm leagues, the US Army called him to duty for WW II and he served in Europe, both in combat and as a musician entertaining the troops. John will be well remembered for the many bands he played with in the valley, especially Eddie Garczyk's Band. Following the war, John was recruited by Kent State for his Baseball and Musical talents. He chose baseball. But upon finding the love of his life, John returned home, married Rose, and together they started their family. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Rose (Seita) Osovich in 2005, four brothers Stanley, James "Lottie", Charles, and Michael, two sisters Jean Klimek and Carol Hegedus. John is survived by a daughter Diane M. (Earl) McWhorter of St. Clairsville; a son John J. (Deborah) Osovich of Bridgeport, grandchildren Brian P. (Carrie) McWhorter of Morristown, Jill (Mike) Shrodes of Hilliard, Ohio, and J. Jordan (Brigid) Osovich of Wheeling; three great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law Patricia Seita of St. Clairsville. Friends are invited to a celebration of John's life on Thursday December 13, 2012 from 4-8 pm at Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday December 14, 2012 at 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst with Fr. John Mucha as celebrant, interment in Linwood Cemetery Blaine. Wake service will be recited on Thursday at 4:30 pm at the Funeral Home.To leave a condolence please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com