Obituary of Regina M. Howe

Regina M. Howe passed away quietly at 3:35 AM on Thursday, May 10, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. 

Regina was born November 13, 1942, to the late Robert and Mae (Shadle) Gneadinger.

She graduated in 1961 from Titusville High School.

Regina is survived by two daughters and their husbands: Karen and John Shoup of Titusville, Kathy and Jon Weagraff of Columbia, SC;  five grandchildren: Tabatha (Weagraff) Hvozdik and husband Jeff of Charlotte, NC, Abelin Weagraff, wife Kaity (Irwin) of Loveland, CO, Tia Weagraff of Charlotte, NC, John Shoup and fiancé Stevie Snyder of Franklin, Casey Shoup of Titusville; three great-grandchildren: Ethan Hvozdik, Cailyn Hvozdik and Ainsley Weagraff; a brother Devan Shadle of Erie; two sisters: Phyllis Smith of Warren and Carol Hamblen of Erie; and several nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and keeping track of family and friends on Facebook. Regina loved to travel and was willing to get up and go at the drop of a hat.  She was known for her collection of Pillsbury Doughboys and fabric for quilting.  Regina was a member of the Titusville Church of the Nazarene family.

Friends may call at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home 203 E. Main St., Titusville, PA 16354 on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home on Monday at 10:00 AM with Interim pastor Rev. Ron Reagle of the Church of the Nazarene, officiating.

Interment will be in Kerr Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nazarene 213 E. Bloss St., Titusville, PA 16354 or to Aseracare Hospice, 1600 Peninsula Dr., Erie, PA 16505.

Regina and her family would like to thank all her friends and family for their support during her battle.  She received a lot of cards and phone calls to get her through.