Ruth Ann “Sue” (Barclay) Cowan, 85, of Derry Township, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born May 17, 1939, in Derry Township, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Anna E. (Bryner) Barclay. Before her retirement, she was employed at Torrance State Hospital for 33 years. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and cross-stitching. Most of all, Sue loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and was a blessing to all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene W. “Flip” Cowan Sr., two sons, Robert Cowan and Eugene W. “Flip” Cowan Jr., three brothers, Thomas, William and Joseph Barclay, and two sisters, Betty Barclay and Alice “Peg” Lang. Sue is survived by a daughter, Lora Johnson, and her husband, Doug, of Latrobe; a daughter-in-law, Laurie Cowan of Derry; two brothers, John David Barclay and his wife Charlene of Blairsville and Robert E. Barclay Jr. of Parker, PA; four grandchildren, Tara Lynn Scekeres and her husband Sol, Ann Marie Johnson, Andrea Elizabeth Johnson and Laramie Ruth Antolik and her husband Jacob; one great-grandchild, Everest Jaxon Scekeres; and she also leaves several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends will be received on Monday, August 19, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the LOPATICH-BRINKER FUNERAL HOME LLC., 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Tom Shrum will officiate. Private burial will be in Coles Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, share a condolence or share a story, please visit www.lopatichbrinker.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
