- Date Of Birth: July 1, 1924
- Date Of Death: September 6, 2017
- State: Ohio
SALEM – Regina Frances Webb, formerly of Salem Ohio, died September 6, 2017, in Cleveland Heights surrounded by her family. She was 93.
Regina was born July 1, 1924 in Georgetown, Pennsylvania to Anna Gilbert Hilditch and Francis Fowler Hilditch. She moved with her family to Salem in the 1930’s, and was a graduate of St. Paul School and Salem High School. She held a degree from Kent State University.
Regina was employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton during the WWII war effort, and then later at the Salem law office of Metzger, McCorkhill, & Metzger. While working at the Salem Engineering Company she met her future husband, John F. “Jack” Webb.
She was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church, where she had been a Minister of the Eucharist, Lector, Chair of the Environmental and Art Committee, President of the St. Paul Home and School Association, and Confraternity of Christian Doctrine teacher. Other positions held by Regina were President of the Women’s Association of the Salem Golf Club and President of the Salem Garden Club.
Regina was a prolific reader who loved words and learning. She always had a book going, usually a mystery or legal thriller, and the path to the Salem Public Library was well-worn. Medical and horticultural books, Encyclopedias and an unabridged dictionary held a special place in her
heart and were always within consulting range. She certainly passed that on to her children and grandchildren. Her children were never told how to spell a difficult word: that was a time for an adventure in the dictionary. Books were considered some of the best gifts one could give. She read with her children and later grandchildren as often as possible, and definitely before bed. She and her husband Jack enjoyed watching Jeopardy and were both crossword puzzle aficionados. Cups of tea were always at her elbow or just being steeped. Her children knew to always have tea bags at the
ready in their houses.
Her Catholic faith was a central element in her life. She and Jack modeled that faith and it was one of the greatest gifts to their family. Her constant devotion to the lives of her children and grandchildren has forever stamped them ‘hers’ and God’s.
Regina had an enthusiastic approach to life; she relished education, travel, and new experiences, and highly encouraged her family to do the same. She was always ready for jaunts out and about, visiting her children, or cheering for grandchildren at sporting events. Her eye for detail and creating beauty left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
of the beauty in her and the elegance she saw in the world.
Her five children and several grandchildren had the honor of holding her as she moved into eternal life. They are comforted knowing she has rejoined her husband Jack and her large family in the presence of God.
Regina is survived by her five children: Regina Ann Webb (Paula); Mary Pat Eckerd (George Jr.), both of Cleveland Heights; Madelyn Webb Knepper (William) and J. Mark Webb (Nancy) of Salem; and Nanette Marie Webb (Dr. Varun Kalra) of Cleveland Heights. Nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and another great grandchild on the way also survive her. Grandchildren are Kate Eckerd Hufford of Los Angeles, George Eckerd III of Washington, DC; Mariah Knepper Roj of Cleveland and Blake Knepper of Salem; Evan Webb of Tampa and Dana Webb and Brendan Webb of Salem; Anna and Christopher Kalra of Cleveland; and two great-grandsons, Finnegan Roj and Marlow Roj of Cleveland. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Mary Harper of Canfield, and several nieces and nephews.
Regina was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Jack Webb, who died in October, 2014. She is also predeceased by sisters, Mary Roessler, Catherine Hilditch, Helen Turney, Virginia Ferris, Bernice Hilditch, Pauline Birkhimer, and brothers Edward, William and Joseph Hilditch.
Her favorite charities were the St. Paul School Foundation; Our Lady’s Purse at St. Paul Church and Medical Mission Sisters, 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Stark Memorial Sunday, September 10, 2017 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM 1014 East State Street
Salem, OH 44460 Directions
St. Paul Catholic Church Monday, September 11, 2017 11:00 AM 925 East State Street
Salem, OH 44460 Directions
