Obituaries

CCWF mourns passing of Susan Osborn, office tech

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) is mourning the passing of Susan Osborn, office technician.

CCWF staff member Susan Osborn passed away Jan. 30, 2026.
Susan Osborn

According to CCWF, Osborn passed away Jan. 30, 2026. Services will be held March 2 in Fresno.

She worked for the department for nearly a dozen years.

Osborn started her CDCR career at Pleasant Valley State Prison as an office assistant (typing) in June 2014. Then in September 2016, she transferred to CCWF in Chowchilla as an office technician (typing). She remained in this position until her passing.

“Osborn will be greatly missed by all who knew her and worked with her. She was a highly dedicated and well-respected employee. She was resilient and would light up any room with her smile. Please join us in expressing our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Susan Osborn,” according to a CCWF statement.

Services will be held at noon, March 2, at 201 North Teilman Ave., Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno.


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