A graveside funeral service, celebrating the life of Constance Marlene Lanning, 89, of Newark, will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Newark Memorial Gardens with Pastor Wes Humble officiating. Connie was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 22, 1932 to the late Ernest and Phoebe (Cassidy) Rinehart. She passed away at Licking Memorial Hospital on May 5, 2022. Connie was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed watching sporting events, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Indians. She also enjoyed dining out, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Richard (Lawana) Lanning, Robert (Vickie) Lanning and John (Jo Ellen) Lanning; grandchildren, Melanie, Kimberly, Shelley, Jessica, Robert and Allison; and Numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lanning; grandson, Robert Lanning II; and brothers, Danny Rinehart and Tom Rinehart. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Connie to the Licking County Aging Program. Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Connie and her family.