Alverta M. Spangler

1920 - 2023

Alverta Spangler, 103 of Bethlehem- E. Allen Twsp., PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Whitehall Manor in Whitehall, PA. Born June 16, 1920 in Hanover Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Young and the late Glendora (Eckert) Young. She was the wife of the late Samuel S. Spangler who passed away in January 2002.

Alverta was a Top Stitcher for the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton, PA. for over 24 years before retiring in 1983. Alverta was a long time member of St. John's U.C.C. Church, Northampton, PA. She was also active in her community as a former member of A.A.R.P. #3915, Northampton for 35 years, a former member of the Lady Wisteria Red Hats, and a former member of the Allen Twsp. Vol. Fire Co. ladies Auxiliary for 15 years. Alverta enjoyed traveling on the many bus trips, especially to Atlantic City, NJ Casinos, she also loved her flowers and gardening.

Surviving: son, Richard G. Spangler and companion Cindy Williams of Bethlehem, PA, daughter, Mrs. Sharon Bechtold of Northampton, PA; Daughter-in-law, Karen Spangler of Northampton, PA. 2 Granddaughters; Stacie Spangler-Coffey(Chris) and Nicole Lohrman(Lucas), 2 Great - Granddaughters; Madison and Brynn. She was predeceased by her son, Ronald D. Spangler in 2020, son -in-law, William Bechtold in 2021, 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday August 1, 2023 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 22 Atlas Road, Northampton, PA. 18067. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Twsp., Northampton, PA. Schisler Funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave, Northampton, PA 18067 has been entrusted with her care and services.

Contributions: May be made to St. John's U.C.C. Church Memorial fund or Family Pillars Hospice both c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com