Frank E. Sorton – Elizabeth Township
Frank E. Sorton, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Born in Elizabeth Township on Aug. 31, 1930, he was the son of the late William and Agnes Beyon Sorton. Frank was a crane operator and retired from USX Irvin Works. He was a life member of Victory Volunteer Fire Company Station 146 and belonged to the Sutersville Moose. He is survived by his children, Frank (Alice) Sorton of Collinsburg, Penny (Rocky) Richardson of New Eagle, Vicki Sorton Tyron of Elizabeth, Cindy (Ken “Punkin”) McManus of Sutersville, Candy (Bill) Meyers of Sutersville, Geri Williams of Elizabeth and Howie (Lisa) Sorton of Elizabeth; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jenny Richter of Elizabeth; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet L. (Wiles) Sorton; son, Larry J. Sorton; brothers, Bill and Ray Sorton. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Diane Hobson officiating. Interment will follow in Round Hill Cemetery.
