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In Memoriam—Debra McCowin
Posted January 14, 2025
Debra McCowin, of Brighton Township and member of Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. 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.
Friends were received on Monday, December 30 in Chippewa and a funeral was held on Tuesday, December 31 at Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver. Cards may be sent to Bruce at 96 Nicholas Drive, Beaver, PA 15009
In addition to serving as treasurer of Beaver-Butler Presbytery, Debra also served on Coordinating Team for the presbytery in recent years. We are grateful for the many ways she served Christ’s church and lift prayers of peace and comfort for her family and friends.