Alverta M. Spangler, 103, of East Allen Township, died July 24, 2023, at Whitehall Manor. She was the wife of the late Samuel S. Spangler.

Born in Hanover Township, she was a daughter of the late William and Glendora (Eckert) Young.

She was a top stitcher for the former Cross Country Clothes, Northampton, for more than 24 years before she retired in 1983.

She was a longtime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Northampton.

She was a former member of AARP Chapter 3915, Northampton, for 35 years; the Lady Wisteria Red Hats; and the Allen Township Volunteer Fire Company ladies auxiliary for 15 years.

She is survived by a son, Richard G. and companion Cindy Williams of Bethlehem; a daughter, Sharon Bechtold of Northampton; a daughter-in-law, Karen Spangler of Northampton; two granddaughters, Stacie Spangler-Coffey with Chris and Nicole Lohrman with Lucas; and two great-granddaughters, Madison and Brynn.

She was predeceased by a son, Ronald D. Spangler; a son-in-law, William Bechtold; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or Family Pillars Hospice, both c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.