Jeffry T. Cowan

Jeffry T. Cowan obituary, Carlisle, PA

Jeffry T. Cowan

Jeffry Cowan Obituary

Visit the Legacy Remembers website to view the full obituary.
COWAN, Jeffry, 71, of Carlisle, PA, formerly of Johnstown, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Forest Park Nursing & Rehab.

Born November 23, 1953 in Johnstown, son of the late Louis and Jane (Rosage) Cowan and the husband of 10 years to Helen (Vitalie) Cowan.

Survived by his children: Louis Cowan, of WV, Adam Cowan and wife, Rachel, of MI, Joshua Cowan and wife, Christina, of Philadelphia; his granddaughters: Cassidy, Bridgette, Addison, Jewell-Leigh, Zoe, Lilly, Meera, Ari; as well as his siblings: Greg Cowan and wife, Connie, of Singapore, Becky Grandinetti and husband, Saul, of Sinking Springs, Ken Cowan and wife, Anne, of Birdsboro, Amy Cowan and husband, Eddie Prendergast, of WV.

Jeffry was preceded in death by his sister: Mary Cowan.

Jeffry was a former butter churner at Land O' Lakes. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family.

The family will be holding a private ceremony to celebrate his life.

To sign the guestbook and to send condolences, please visit www.HoffmanFH.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Jeffry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Jeffry Cowan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Jeffry Cowan's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?