Obituaries
March 10, 2020

Vicki L. Tyron – Elizabeth

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Vicki L. Tyron, 64, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in McKeesport on April 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Janet L. Wiles Sorton. Vicki was retired from Mon Valley Hospital where she worked in information technology. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Thomas) Dague of New Cumberland, Pa.; grandchildren, Morgan Tyron and Ella Dague; siblings, Frank (Alice) Sorton of Collinsburg, Penny (Rocky) Richardson of New Eagle, Cindy (Punkin) McManus of Sutersville, Candy (Bill) Meyers of Sutersville, Geri Williams of Elizabeth and Howard Sorton (Lisa Welsh) of Elizabeth; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Sorton. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2020, at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, with the Rev. Diane Hobson officiating.

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