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Kenneth G. Yingling, 84, formerly of Mount Joy, died peacefully, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg. Born in Westover, PA, he was the son of the late Jess and Juanita (Roland) Yingling and was a graduate of Harmony High School in Westover, PA. He was a loving husband to his wife of 64 years, Vivian B. (Pearce) Yingling. He was a roll grinder for Alcoa Products in Lancaster, PA before retiring. Ken dearly loved his wife, children and grandchildren and enjoyed hunting and woodworking in his spare time.
Surviving in addition to his wife Vivian is a son Timothy (Stephanie) Yingling, Highville; a daughter Karen (Michael) Gross, Marietta; 7 grandchildren: Emily, Megan, Susanna, Morgan, Andrew, Hanna, Josh and 4 great-grandsons.
Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
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