Cowin

Brian Douglas Cowin, 39, of Fombell, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Brian was born on April 6, 1983, in Natrona Heights.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Laurie Banyay Cowin, whom he married on Sept. 12, 2015; his adored sons, Landon Scott and Bryce Forrest; his father, James S. Cowin (Gail); his mother, Vicky L. Honkus (Edward); his brother, Jeffrey S. Cowin; his stepsisters, Sara Malo (Jona) and Martha Stromann (Thomas); his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dan and Joan Banyay; his brother-in-law, Gregory Banyay (Jennifer); and multiple aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Brian proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard and continued his service with the VA in Butler in medical scheduling. He attained his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and was a valued instructor in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Brian held a B.A. in natural science from Slippery Rock University.

He was a person with wide interests and was in constant pursuit of knowledge, particularly in the sciences. Brian was a naturally gifted teacher and served as a naturalist for the YMCA summer camps in Cambridge, Ohio, for 10 years. He was a joy to watch working with special needs children and adults. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and water enthusiast, and loved animals of all kinds.

Family was of utmost importance to Brian. Laurie was the love of his life, and nothing made Brian more proud than being a father to his two sons. Brian’s legacy, goodness, love and presence, will live on through Landon and Bryce. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, who will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

COWIN — A memorial service for Brian Douglas Cowin, who died Sunday, March 19, 2023, will be held at noon Saturday at St. Peter’s Reformed Church, 320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, with the Rev. Dr. Maurice R. Smith Jr. officiating.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

Expressions of sympathy can be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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