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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