Photo courtesy of Ferguson Funeral Home - Scottdale
Dec 29, 1935 - Jan 6, 2026
Mr.Spangler was my coach and mentor since 1965 and has been a great influence. One of the greatest motivator and funniest leader of men I have ever met. Coach- RIP!
Danny Williamson
January 13, 2026
Goodbye, but not forever, Ray
John Hostovich
January 10, 2026 | Somerset, PA | Friend
Coach made practice fun. Winning was icing on the cake.
Frank DeGeorge
January 10, 2026 | Other
Funniest man will be greatly missed. Rest in peace coach!
Mike McCullough
January 10, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA
My sympathies and prayers to the Spangler family. I coached basketball with Ray at St. Elizabeth. He was a quite a mentor and leader to learn from. Most of all, he was a great friend. His unique personality was shared with many over his time with us all, and now may he rest in peace with his beloved Marge.
Sam Scialabba
January 09, 2026 | Clovis, CA | Friend
My Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Spangler family. I loved playing for coach Spangler at St. Elizabeth high school. He was a great man.
Michael Nasci (Prokich)
January 09, 2026 | Pitsburgh, PA | Friend
Raymond R. “Coach” Spangler, 90 of Ruffs Dale (East Huntingdon Township) passed away at 5:04 PM Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Hempfield Manor, Hempfield Township. Ray was born on December 29, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Ralph Raymond and Marcella (Kuss) Spangler. He was married to Margie A. (Hustwit) Spangler, who passed away on April 15, 2016.
Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather who was named salesman of the year at Gold Seal Company after working for many years as a salesman.
Ray graduated from St. George’s in Pittsburgh in 1955 then shortly after joined the military. A veteran of the US Army, he served during peacetime prior to the Vietnam War. Later, Ray coached basketball at St. Elizabeth High School and was the winningest coach in the school’s history. When Ray was not playing or coaching basketball, he loved to golf.
Ray also was an artist and loved to draw country and vintage scenes of yesteryear. A dear friend said “he was a good man, leader of men” and everyone said he could make you laugh better than anyone.
Ray will be sadly missed by his loving family; his children: Lori Spangler, Raymond Spangler, and Thomas Spangler; and His grandchildren: Michelle Spangler and Raymond AllenSpangler
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Spangler; his two brothers Donald Spangler, and Gary Spangler.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the
ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (www.fergusonfunerals.com). Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 24, 2026 From 1:00 - 3:00 PM In the funeral home chapel
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews @ http://www.help.ifcj.org.
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