Gregory Lantz, 62, of Coolville, Ohio, and formerly of Circleville passed away May 31, 2026, at Warren Health and Rehab Center in Warren, Ohio.
He was born July 26, 1963, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and was the son of Mary Ruth (Thompson) Raines of Circleville.
Mr. Lantz was a 1981 graduate of Circleville High School and a truck driver.
He enjoyed spending time with his son and hunting, especially bear hunting with his dogs.
His wife, Cassandra (Murphy) Lantz of Coolville, Ohio, survives.
Also surviving are a son, Dillon Lantz of Petersburg; a sister, Elizabeth Ashby (Todd) of Churchville, Virginia; a brother, Michael Lantz (Tori) of Circleville; two stepbrothers, Bobbie Raines (Chris) and Billy Raines (Luci) of Circleville; two stepsisters, Missy Simmons (J.M.) of Doe Hill, Virginia, and Wanda Lambert (Mike) of Circleville; a number of nieces and nephews; and his best friend, his dog, Molly.
He was preceded in death by his stepdad, Bobbie Raines.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin, where a funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Randy Mongold officiating. Interment will be in the North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.
Memorials may be made toward his final expenses, c/o Mary Ruth Raines, 5883 Snowy Mountain Road, Circleville, WV 26804.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.kimble
funeralhome.com.
