Obituaries
May 30, 2023

Larry Lee Cowell – CHARLEROI

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Larry Lee Cowell, 81, of Charleroi passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Born on Nov. 8, 1941, he was the son of the late Harry and Elsie Cowell. He was a 1963 graduate of California State Teachers College and was a retired sales rep for Westin and Wyndham Hotels. Larry is survived by nephews, Sid, Larry and Eric Archinal and their families; and numerous cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Dorae and Sid Archinal; and longtime friend, Kelly Wellman. Graveside services will be at Monongahela Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023. Arrangements entrusted to CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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