Obituaries
Gregory L. “Greg” Spangler, 61
Gregory L. “Greg” Spangler, 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.
Born in Lancaster, Greg was the son of the late Curtis B. and Esther L. Speiss Spangler.
Greg had worked for 30 years for AmTrak in the Bridges and Buildings Department. Following retirement, he owned his own carpentry business, Greg Spangler Home Improvements.
He was a creative and talented woodcraftsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, dancing and snow skiing. Greg also enjoyed spending time at Rehoboth Beach, and enjoyed classic rock, blues, and jazz music. He was a member of the Lions Club and the Lancaster AmVets Post 19.
Greg is survived by his daughter, Rachel A. Ober of Manheim; his stepdaughters Rebecca married to George Jordan of Wilmington, DE and Tara L. married to William Filling Jr. of York; his 5 grandchildren: Morgan and Tyler Filling and Tamara, Alyssa, and Alex Jordan; and his sisters, Suzanne married to C.D. “Buck” Seeley of Phoenix, AZ and Audrey Maurer of Delaware. He is also survived by his 8 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Erik A. Walters and his brother, John “Jack” Spangler.
Friends will be received on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 1-2PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home &Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 2PM, Deacon Priscilla Ginolfi officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Greg’s memory to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100.
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My sympathies to all of the Spangler family. May he rest in peace.
Valerie Miller Faiola
Dear Girls – former neighbors,
Your family lived next door to us in Conestoga years ago. What I remember most about Greg was his kindness to me. When my husband left me – living in Conestoga without a vehicle – Greg took me into Lancaster every day and dropped me off at a florist shop on S Queen St on his way to work at Amtrak. From there, someone else picked my up about 1/2 hr later so I could get to work. Without that job, I would have been "sunk". Greg’s kindness during that period of my life was literally a lifesaver. Your Dad often talked about you during those trips, and I know how very much he loved you.
Love, Light and Peace,
Tanya HORN West
Rebecca and Rachael,
Time flies by and we really need to take the time to keep up with our past memories. Hearing of Greg’s passing was so sad. 61 years old is too young. Gary and I send our prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you girls. Life’s dynamics change so much when you don’t have your parents. Love you both.
Gary and Patti Reiter
My deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. Greg’s spirit is free now. He will live in our hearts forever.
Sorry to hear about your loss, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Tom and Bonnie Burger
Rachel and Family,
We are thinking of you!
With Love,
Don and Sherry Geib
Our sympathy to the entire family. We thought a lot of Greg and always were amazed by his many talents. We fondly remember our time spent together.
Jay & Nancy Ann Dick
I am typing this email from my office, and as I look around I see Greg and his handywork all over. It was almost 20 years ago when Greg would come here after work at Amtrak and finish my office (trailer). The office was a construction trailer which Greg transformed into a comfortable and efficient work environment. Of course there were other things in our old house. We were neighbors in School Valley Farms. Greg finished off our laundry room and made a nice sewing room for Deb. I still remember carrying 2 by 4’s behind the house in about a foot and a half of snow. That didn’t stop Greg from getting the job done. We have such fond memories and we will miss him.
Debbie and Steve Rubin
