Johnny Cowan

Johnny Ray Cowan, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Wheeling. Johnny was born on April 12, 1950, in Webster, Florida, the son of John C. and Leah M. (Fisher) Cowan.

In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert M. and Mary Jo Harler, his stepson Troy Reinhardt, and his nephew Justin Jake Farlaino.

Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Barbara J. Cowan of Triadelphia; daughter Lynsey R. Cowan of Pennsylvania; son Joshua Charles Cowan of Wheeling; 13 brothers and sisters; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at a Celebration of Life on Monday, March 17, from 2:00 pm until 4:00pm with Military Honors by the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard at 4:00 pm, all at the Altmeyer Funeral Homes Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger St.

Contributions in memory of Johnny may be made to the American Heart Association here or the Ohio County Animal Shelter here.