Regina Lanning

Regina Lanning, age 82, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her home in Portland.

Regina was born July 12, 1943, in Union City, Indiana, the daughter of Henry Lee and Lois Minerva (Matchett) Lynch. She worked for Tyson Foods in Portland for several years. Regina married Oscar Lanning on February 10, 1978.

Survivors include:

Her husband: Oscar Lanning – Portland, Indiana

Her children: Wayne Lanning – Portland, Indiana

Carol Lipp (husband David) – Hollansburg, Ohio

Verle Sullenbarger (wife Amy) – Greenville, Ohio

Connie Eley – Greenville, Ohio

Son-in-law: Ed Nestor – Union City, Ohio

Her siblings: Walter Lynch – Arlington, Texas

Judy Russell – Granbury, Texas

Robert Lynch – Greenville, Ohio

10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gary Lynch, a daughter, Beverly Nestor and a grandson, Dustin Brickler.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.