Helen Lanning

Helen Lanning

(88 years old)

In loving memory of Helen Lanning of Canton, Ohio, who departed this world on June 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Helen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Wilson and Elsie Wilson (Spiedel); and her husband Gary Lanning. She is survived by: her daughters, Debra Thomas (Rex) of Augusta and Lori Turner (Chuck) of San Diego, CA; her grandchildren, Brooke Thomas (Jonathan Dixon) of New York City, NY, Ashlee Thomas (Sam Ranelli) of Woodbury, CT, Chas Turner (Felicia) of San Diego, CA and Liza Merritt (Matt) of San Diego, CA; and her great grandchildren, Beckett Dixon, Iris, Rex Ranelli, C. J. Turner, Kailey, Kira and Kade Merritt. She is also survived by 3 sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home, Inc. (206 E Lincolnway, Minerva, OH 44657). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 at 3:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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