Regina M. Parseghian, founded sober house
Regina M. (Hughes) Parseghian passed away suddenly at Abington Memorial Hospital Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at the young age of 58. She was born Feb. 12, 1963, in Tevose, Pa., daughter of Albert and Regina Hughes.
One of Jeannie’s proudest accomplishments was opening a sober house for recovering women in 2005. Called New Beginnings for Women, Jeannie’s sober house saved and changed many women’s lives, and helped them while they were recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. She gave them more than just a home she gave them hope and a future of sobriety.
Jeannie was originally from Bucks County, Pa., and moved to Lewes in 2013. She loved the beach and everything that came with it: the sun, sand, and water, and she truly loved being out on her boat with her family. Jeannie had an amazing personality, and was the life of every party and gathering she attended. Her smile and her laughter were always contagious, and she brought joy to so many people.
In addition to her parents, Jeannie is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Edward Parseghian; her beloved children and stepchildren: Jonathan Benner, Nicole Pilawski (David), Boyd Benner, Lisa Flanagan (Thomas), Jenny Barnes (Steven), Julie Hudson (Chris), and Steven Parseghian (Heather); and her brother, Albert Hughes Jr. (Annette). Jeannie was a loving proud mom-mom of Sophia Benner, Kayden Pilawski, Cameron Pilawski, Jordyn Benner, Vanessa Truscello, Brianna Hunt, Tyler Barnes, Amber Barnes, Christian Hudson, Lydia Hudson, Craig Hudson, Charlie Hudson, Trent Parseghian and Lillian Parseghian; and aunt of Shane Hughes.
A viewing will be held Thursday, June 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4, at 11 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will immediately follow funeral services at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. Masks must be worn and social distancing must be observed by all attending or participating in any aspect of the funeral service.
All are invited to join the funeral service via live-stream by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/9982004/LTWebcast
Please visit Mrs. Parseghian's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
