Leah Ruth Spangler, 94

Leah Ruth Spangler, 94, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024.
She was born on July 19, 1929 in Norton, Ohio to the late Delbert and
Estelle Starcher. Ruth married her husband, Robert J. Spangler and they had
two children.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert J. Spangler
and daughter, Sandra Durbin. She is survived by son, Bob (Jean) Spangler;
son-in-law, Paul Durbin; daughter-in-law, Laura Spangler and grandson,
Robert A. Spangler.
Ruth was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved cats, cooking,
going to restaurants, Elvis and being with people.
Many thanks to Brookdale Barberton where she was a resident for over six
years and also Compassionate Care Hospice and St. Luke’s Portage Lakes.
Ruth’s funeral service will be held Tuesday (TODAY), June 25, 2024 at 1
p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave.,
Barberton with Pastor Diane Richmond officiating. Burial to follow at
Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from
11:30 a.m. until time of her service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to AJ’s Search and Rescue https://www.ajssearchandrescue.org