Barry O. Yingling

Barry O. Yingling obituary

Barry O. Yingling

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Barry Yingling Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Barry O. Yingling, 72, of Claysburg, passed away Monday August 18, 2025, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born November 5, 1952, in Roaring Spring, son of the late Lloyd and Gladys (Dodson) Yingling. He married Jeanne Thompson Jan. 29, 1971, in Claysburg.

Surviving are his wife, children Katherine Burket, Julie Walter (John) both of East Freedom, Stephanie Zolnak (Brad) of Murrysville, grandchildren Darren (Taylor), Devon (Emily), Olivia (Noah), Emma, Scarlett, Andersen, and Austin, greatgrandchildren Lilly and Paisley, brothers Robert of East Freedom and Gerald of Bakers Summit. He was presided in death by son-in-law Dave Burket.

He was a 1970 graduate of Central High School. He was a member Grace United Church of Christ, Claysburg. In 2015 he retired as a first-class foundry molder from McLanahan Corp. with 45 years of service.

He was enjoyed boating, camping, wine making, traveling, hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Friends will be received Friday August 22, 2025, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.

The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Saturday August 23, 2025, at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Joel Kletzing officiating. Interment at Bedford County Memorial Park.

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Leslie-Miller Funeral Home

810 Bedford Street (PO Box 188), Claysburg, PA 16625

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