Obituary

Obituary

Phillip “Phil” E. Spangler, 57, of McSherrystown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Mary M. (Moser) Spangler; together they shared 38 years of marriage.

Born June 25, 1965 in Gettysburg, he was a son of Kathryn (Kessler) Spangler of Hanover and the late Jay B. Spangler.

Phil graduated from Littlestown High School in 1983 and then enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country until 1987 and after being honorably discharged from active duty, he remained in the Army reserves for an additional year. Phil worked as an electrician with Manus Homes for 31 years, but he was truly a jack of all trades. In his free time, Phil enjoyed hunting, working on cars and living life by his own rules.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Spangler is survived by his daughter, Sarah Asper and her husband Andy; a son, Craig Spangler; two grandsons, Christian and Jace Asper and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, Phil was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Spangler; his uncles Robert and Edgar and many loving extended family members.

A service to celebrate the life of Phillip E. Spangler will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA with Rev. Kevin D. Orewiler officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and then again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. Pallbearers will be; Craig Spangler, Sarah Asper, Andy Asper, Christian Asper, Ryan Bell and Corey Bell.  

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Phil’s memory to Roots for Boots, PO Box 213 New Oxford, PA 17350.