Jean M. Spangler, 73, of Lancaster, PA passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Spangler who passed away in 1987.

Born in Cassandra, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Brisini) Smolko. Jean was a 1961 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and a 1964 graduate of the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, She was an RN and worked at various nursing positions in her career. Besides enjoying her family and friends she was an avid Phillies fan. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lancaster.

She is survived by a daughter Beth wife of David Garner of Ephrata and a grand-daughter, Emma Kate Garner; one brother Dr. James Smolko husband of Helen of York, PA. Jean is also survived by extended family and many friends. Jean was preceded in death by her son Benjamin J. Spangler in 2007.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 3:30PM from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be held privately. A visitation with her family will be held from 1:30PM until the time of her service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America of Lancaster County, 630 Janet Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 and/or Faith Friendship Ministries, 128 W. Main Street, PO Box 567, Mountville, Pa 17554 in her memory.