Alana M. Spangenberg, 70, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2016.

She was born on August 17, 1945 in Easton, PA. She was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Petrilak) Sabo and the wife of Arthur C. Spangenberg, Jr. with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1963, and earned her LPN from St. Mary's Franciscan School of Nursing in 1964 and her RN from Easton School of Nursing in 1969. Alana was a nurse for 42 years before retiring in 2011. She participated in many local activities and charities, including volunteering at Lancaster Regional Hospital. She was also an active member of St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church.

Alana was a wonderful loving wife, mother, nana and friend. She lived her life with kindness, humor, optimism, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She cherished those close to her, and enjoyed animals, flowers and dancing. Alana will be joyfully remembered in the hearts of all who knew her.

Surviving in addition to her husband is a daughter Kristin A., wife of Daniel Brown of Putnam Valley, NY; a son, Scott A. husband of Susan, of Media; 3 grandchildren: Graham, Lucy and Emma; and her beloved pets Aiden and Benny.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA with the Rev. Lawrence W. Sherdel as Celebrant. Friends and family will be received 2 hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Alana's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org ; SPCA, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, 17603, or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601.