Obituary: Betty J. Yingling

Betty Jane Yingling, 94, of Gettysburg, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. She was born Aug. 9, 1932, in Gettysburg to the late Raymond R. Stotler and Elsie V. Bolen Malone and graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1950.

Yingling worked at Shaffer’s Ice Cream Parlor and Gettysburg Motors and served eight years as deputy treasurer of Adams County. Beginning in 1960, she and her husband, Harold L. “Red” Yingling, dealt in antiques and collectibles through Yingling’s Collectibles. She also helped with daily operations at Yingling’s Auction, owned and operated by their sons.

Betty J. Yingling

She enjoyed time with family, playing bingo, traveling to Atlantic City and watching television game shows.

She is survived by sons Keith L. Yingling and Kevin R. Yingling; grandchildren Owen, Elena, Charity, Faith, Hope and Patience Yingling; and nine great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death.

Visitation is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, followed by a memorial service at noon at Barlow Fire Department, 2005 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg. Read the complete funeral-home obituary and guestbook.

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