MALINDA LANING

Malinda C. Laning, 82, was called to her eternal resting place on July 14, 2017. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Logan, OH, born to George and Laura (Everett) Williams. Malinda was a retired kindergarten teacher from James A. Garfield Elementary School where she taught children for over 30 years. She was a member of the Garrettsville and Winthrop, Maine United Methodist Church Women’s groups. Malinda especially enjoyed her years lived in Maine. She cherished family gatherings and time spent with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Gwynne D'Amico of Glenside, PA, Wendy (Jim) Barrow of Cincinnati, Mark Laning of Freedom, and Rick (Carla) Laning of Northfield; grandchildren, David D'Amico, Kelly Finnegan, Jessica Duvall, Anna Laning, Jackie Laning, Kristen Laning, Aaron Laning, Jennifer Kennedy, Jared Barrow, Kate Laning and Jack Laning; great grandchildren, Jude Bratnick, Melody Bratnick, Leo Wojtonek, Evelyn Laning, and Kathryn Carman; and daughter-in-law Betsy Laning of Nelson. Malinda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John J. Laning Jr., son John J. Laning III, and her brother John Williams.

Friends may join the family for her memorial visitation on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center Street in Garrettsville, OH 44231. Malinda's memorial service will immediately follow at 12 P.M. Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Garrettsville, OH 44231. A luncheon will be held from 1 to 3 at Sugar Bush Golf Club, North Street, Garrettsville.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oaks Dr., Suite E, Green, OH 44685 (online charitable donation link: https://crhcf.org )