Gregory Lantz, 62, of Coolville, Ohio and formerly of Circleville, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, 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.

Gregory 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.

Surviving in addition to his mother are –

His wife - Cassandra (Murphy) Lantz of Coolville

A son – Dillon Lantz of Petersburg, WV

A sister – Elizabeth Ashby (Todd) of Churchville, VA

A brother – Michael Lantz (Tori) of Circleville

Two stepbrothers – Bobbie Raines (Chris) of Circleville and Billy Raines (Luci) of Circleville

Two stepsisters –  Missy Simmons (J.M.) of Doe Hill, VA 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 10:00 – 11:00 AM Saturday, June 6 at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin, where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Randy Mongold officiating.

Interment will be at North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made toward his final expenses, c/o Mary Ruth Raines, 5883 Snowy Mountain Road, Circleville, WV  26804.