A Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania resident has tragically died. 19-year-old Ellen Yarnell was the daughter of Todd J. and Rebecca L. Yarnell. According to the family, Yarnell died from an apparent suicide following a battle with mental illness.
Family Mourns Ellen Yarnell
Ellen Yarnell’s friends have taken to social media to share heartfelt tributes to her memory. Ellen Yarnell’s best friend Kelsey wrote; “I would do anything to hug you one more time and tell you how much of a light you have been in my life. From elementary band classes to senior trips you have been in my life through it all. I would never have made it through the band or even ended up loving the band if it wasn’t for you. I will forever think of you any time I am at Tiger Stadium and I will continue to think of you at every Penn State game when I watch the Blue Band march onto the field.”
I will miss hearing your theories for the next Taylor Swift albums
You could make me laugh and smile at any given time. I will miss your silly faces and painfully funny puns. I will miss hearing your theories for the next Taylor Swift albums and what the next concert you want to see is. I will never listen to Taylor Swift again without thinking about you. You were truly Fearless. You could see the little things and be the best version of everyone around you. You have always been there for me, I just wish I could have been there for you. I cannot believe you are gone.
Your relationship with the Lord is something that will never be broken. I will continue to look up to you and your strong faith. You were a friend that genuinely made me want to be the best I could be. I know you are being taken care and are in the hands of God now. “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39. I am glad you are Home and with Him now. I know you are at peace and all your pain and suffering are gone. I know you feel free. I love you forever, Ellen.
A light at 19-year-old
19-year-old Ellen M. Yarnell was born in Altoona, she was alikend to light and sunshine in her family’s life. Yarnell was a 2023 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. She was active in band and the music and visual arts programs at the school. She was also on the Cross Country team. She was currently attending IUP’s Cooks Honors College for Speech and Language Pathology, according to funeral arrangements page.
