Todd H. Spangler, PhD, 56

Todd H. Spangler, PhD, 56, of Cazenovia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. Born Dec. 7, 1960, in Stoughton, WI, to Edward and Beverli Spangler, Todd also lived in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Los Angeles and resided in Central New York since 1987. Todd attended Stoughton H.S., UW-La Crosse and graduated from the UW-Madison. Todd obtained his PhD from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles and dedicated his life to helping others with mental health issues. He became a certified licensed clinical psychologist in Syracuse, working for the Admissions and Crisis Unit at Hutchings Psychiatric Center. Todd counseled for the Rescue Mission, many local nursing homes and with the New York State Disability Office. He also had several private practices before accepting the position of director of counseling services at Cazenovia College for 18 years. Todd enjoyed fishing and beekeeping on his lovely 70 acre farm in Madison County.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward A. Spangler and a sister, Debra Spangler.
Todd is survived by his wife, Donna Spangler of Cazenovia; their children, Benjamin, Delanie and Nathan; his mother, Beverli Spangler of Stoughton, WI; three brothers, Scott (Lynn) Spangler of Stoughton, WI, Lonn Spangler of Monroe, WI and Robb (Grace) Spangler of Albany, WI as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. Private services will be held at a later date. Contributions in memory of Dr. Spangler may be made to Syracuse Rescue Mission. To leave a message of sympathy for the Spangler family, please visit michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.