Debra McCowin, 72, of Brighton Township, formerly of Chippewa Township, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Debra passed due to multiple complications after making a strong recovery from a recent stroke.

Born in Washington, PA, Debra was the oldest of three children to Ferris James West and Shirley Triance. She met her husband, David Bruce McCowin, through a cousin and the two married at age 19. As a young mother of four, Debra opened Colonial Florist in Chippewa with a good friend. She later worked as a teller at Peoples Home Savings Bank, as treasurer at the Beaver-Butler Presbytery, and lastly as an administrative assistant at the corporate office of Dick's Sporting Goods. A talented musician, Debra played the piano and organ for Chippewa United Presbyterian Church and Park Presbyterian Church for over 20 years. She blessed countless weddings with her music and flowers.

Debra is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bruce; brother James (Alice) West of Boardman, OH; and brother Micheal (Debbie) West; stepfather Charles Triance Sr.; sister Tracy Torry; and brother Chuck Triance, all of Zebulon, NC. Debra is also survived by her four children—David (Peggy) McCowin, Rachel (Josh) Elek, Jarrod (Heather) McCowin, and Amanda (Andrew) Rupke. Debra was also the proud grandmother to nine grandchildren— Emmet and Hazel McCowin, Norah and Winnie Elek, Cora and Ellie McCowin, and Caleb, Judah, and Vera Rupke.

Friends will be received on Monday, December 30 ^th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC.- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp.  All are invited to attend Debra's funeral service on Tuesday, December 31 ^st at 11am at Park Presbyterian Church- 275 Commerce St., Beaver PA 15009.