Gail R. Cowan, 88, of Slippery Rock Township, passed away the morning of February 25, 2020 at his residence. Born April 13, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of Joseph and Bertha (Mackey) Cowan. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rhoda "Kay" (Deemer) Cowan, whom he married October 15, 1954. After his graduation in 1950 from Shenango High School, he attended drafting classes at Penn State and Geneva Colleges. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954 as a Corporal. Gail was employed with the Crane Company and Pentex Corp. for 32 years as a cast iron plate department foreman and later worked for 10 years for the Youth Development Center. He was a member of the Lodge of the Craft as a 32 Degree Mason, Shriners Legion of Honor. He loved spending time at their cottage in Cook's Forest as well as gardening and yard work. An active member of Harmony Baptist Church, Gail served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher during his 80 year membership. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jeffery Cowan of Ellwood City; two brothers, Albert Cowan and David Cowan of New Castle; two grandsons, Joshua Cowan and Cole Cowan; one great-grandson, Kamden Cowan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Eric Russell Cowan; one brother, Norman Cowan; and one sister, Shirley Markle. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, and Saturday from 10:00-11:00 at Harmony Baptist Church, 4103 Ellwood Road, New Castle. A funeral service will take place Saturday at 11:00 at the church with the Rev. Jeff Mackay officiating. Military rites will be performed by the New Castle Area Honor Guard. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Baptist Church or UPMC Hospice. Online condolences may be offered at www.cunninghamfh.com