Kulpmont – Ronald D. Spangler Jr., 54, of 1200 Oak St., passed away suddenly on July 15, 2022.

He was born on May 6, 1968 in Bellefonte, the son of Ronald D. Spangler Sr. and Gale (Hironimus) Spangler.

Ronald was a graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School, and earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State University. He proudly served in the United States Army for over 20 years before his retirement. He was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom for 18 months. Stationed in Baghdad where he was an integral part of the supply line that drove over a million miles delivering crucial supplies through enemy territory. Ronald was a residence of Mount Carmel and Kulpmont area since 1998. He was a supervisor for the PA Department of Corrections Parole.

He was member of the Beech Creek American Legion, PSU Alumni Organization, and the Liberty Baptist Church of Blanchard. Ronald enjoyed fishing, camping, watching PSU football, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Ronald is survived by his mother Gale Spangler of Howard PA; three daughters, Alexis Rhoades of Howard, Karley Spangler of Atlas, and Ciera Spangler of Den Mar Gardens; three grandchildren, Evelyn Rhoades, Ayden Wagner, and Silas Vellner; his significant other, Kathy Hutnick and her two daughters, Stacy Parisella, and Lindsay Shutt, and five grandchildren, Jax Huber, Gavin Shutt, Dominic Parisella, Benjiman Shutt, and Luke Parisella; a sister, Nicole Hockenberry and husband, Wayne of Pleasant Gap; and two nephews, Dustin Melton, and Anthony Spangler. Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Ronald D. Spangler Sr.; and a brother, Anthony Spangler.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2 p.m. in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home. Graveside Service will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beech Creek American Legion, PO Box 322, Beech Creek, PA 16822. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com