Rankin

Helen Rankin, 87, of Kennerdell, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at The Caring Place, in Franklin.

Helen was born April 14, 1938, in Olean, N.Y. She was daughter of the late Ellis and Edith (Williams) Griffin.

Helen graduated from Victory Joint School and furthered her education to become a registered nurse.

She was married to Paul Rankin on July 12, 1958, and he passed away Sept. 14, 2014. Together the couple had four children.

Helen retired from Sugarcreek Station after 47 years of service as a registered nurse. She loved spending time with her family, especially in earlier years whenever the whole family could get together. Her family will treasure the many items that she crocheted for them. Helen liked a good crossword and sudoku puzzle. Helen was a faithful member of Rankin Chapel Church.

Loved ones to cherish Helen’s memory are her children, Kris Lingenfelter and husband, Jim, Tammy Slater and husband, Dave, and Kevin Rankin and wife, Valerie; daughter-in-law, Pauline Rankin; brother, Robert Griffin and wife, Nancy; sister, Martha Dicks. Her 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen was welcomed into heaven by her parents; husband; son, Bruce Rankin; her in-laws, Nelson and Laura Rankin; and her two granddaughters, Sara Slater and Abigail Albert.

RANKIN — Family of Helen Rankin, who died Tuesday, April 7, 2026, will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, at LARRY E. MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville.

Funeral services will take place at noon Saturday, April 11, at the funeral home, with Pastor Chuck Patterson officiating, from Rankin Chapel Church.

Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Helen’s honor be sent to Rankin Chapel Church, in care of Betty Lawson, 1815 Lisbon Road, Kennerdell, PA 16374.

Friends can send condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.

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