East Palestine-

Barbara L. McCowin, 73, passed away February 14, 2021 at the Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab in East Palestine.

She was born July 17, 1947 in Salem, OH, daughter of the late Burdell and Lois Hofmeister McCowin.

Barbara was a 1966 graduate of East Palestine High School. She was a member of the East Palestine First Church of Christ , where she sang in the church choir. Barbara was a longtime car hop for Fiesta Drive-In and later worked at Dutch-N-Donna's, Tenos and McDonalds restaurants in East Palestine. Barb loved to study her family's genealogy and crochet. Even while a resident of the nursing home, she made baby afghans that were donated to her church and East Palestine Social Concerns.

She is survived by her aunts, Pat Hoffmaster and Lois Baun; and cousins Clyde (Michele) Hoffmeister, Ted (Vicki) Hall, Randy Hoffmaster, Debbie Hoffmaster, Sherri Baun and Gary Baun; and several close friends.

Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and her cousin, Robert Hoffmaster.

A private burial will take place at Glenview Cemetery in East Palestine, where she will be laid to rest beside her mother. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and out of concern for the extended family and friends, a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in her name to First Church of Christ, 20 West Martin Street, East Palestine, OH.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.