Roger K. Yingling

Roger K. Yingling, 72 of Imler-Osterburg, passed away peacefully Saturday January 8, 2022 at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehab Center. He was born July 21, 1949 in Claysburg, son of the late Harry and Mildred (Fetter) Yingling. He married Betty Black on September 13, 1968 in Claysburg.

Surviving is his wife, a son Joseph of Osterburg, a daughter Christina and fiancée James Leabhart of James Creek, two granddaughters Willa Flick, whom he raised as a daughter and Kimberly Ritchey of Osterburg, two great granddaughters Emma and Aubrey and a brother Grover “Jesse” Yingling and wife Nancy of New Enterprise. He is also survived by a very special friend and partner in mischief Allen “Gumby” Weyant. He was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

Roger worked for General refractories and also as a security guard at Bedford Springs. He was a member of Beaver Run Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed hunting and his “olde hot rod” truck.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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