Debra McCowin
June 29, 1952 - December 26, 2024
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Debra McCowin
June 29, 1952 - December 26, 2024
Obituary
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 30th 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 31st at 11am at Park Presbyterian Church- 275 Commerce St., Beaver PA 15009.
Visitation
- Date & Time: December 30, 2024 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
Visitation
- Date & Time: December 30, 2024 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (724) 846-4500
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: December 31, 2024 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: Park Presbyterian Church
- Location: 275 Commerce Street Beaver, PA 15009 - (Get Directions)
9 responses to Debra McCowin
Tom Rimbey says:
December 30, 2024
Dear Bruce and Family,
Kathy and I extend our sincere sympathies. We apologize for not being able to attend the service (both not feeling well). Debbie and your family was (is) so much a part of our lives. Know that the Lord will place His healing hands upon you all and be with you in the coming weeks/months.
If there is anything you need, we will be glad to help out.
God Bless,
Kathy and Tom Rimbey
Harsh Family says:
December 30, 2024
McCowin Family we are so Sorry about Deb passing. I just looked tonight and saw it. Such a sweet person. She played the organ at Eric’s wedding.
Many Blessings and Prayers Bruce and Family.
Much Love
Russell & Sheila
Jean Taggart says:
January 1, 2025
I met Deb while working at Dick’s Sporting Goods and we became friends. Deb was a kind, whitty and supportive soul. I pray Deb’s family finds peace and comfort knowing that she has returned home to be with our Heavenly Father.
Regis Stewart says:
January 6, 2025
I just found out about Debs passing today and it breaks my heart. I have never met anyone as sweet and gindbas Ded. She always had a smile for me along with a hug. It brightened my day and always made it better. She was so thoughtful for everyone and kind. I know for sure there is a seat in Heaven for Deb. S