"I will never forget Vicki. She was one of the strongest yet loving women I have known. And having her daughter as one of my best friends all of the good in her shines through Jaime even more. She will forever be missed. "
In loving memory of
Victoria A. Yates
November 9, 1956 - January 25, 2020
Victoria A. Yates, "Vicki", of Glenside PA, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Abington Hospital Jefferson Health in Abington. She was 63 years old.
Born in Philadelphia, Vicki is the dear daughter of Abagail (nee Horan) and the late Ronald S. Bertino.
Vicki was a 1974 graduate of St. Hubert Catholic High School. She was a devoted wife and mother and worked for twenty years as an x-ray technician. Vicki enjoyed spending time at the beach in Ocean City, NJ. She liked going to the casinos and was an avid bowler. She liked to relax by doing word puzzles and Vicki loved snuggling with her cat, Josie.
Victoria is the beloved wife of 41 years of Joseph Yates. She is the loving mother of Jaime Murdoch and her husband Alex. In addition to her mother Abagail, Vicki is survived by her sisters, Diane Luniewski, Lisa Appenzeller, Eileen Mayo, Cindy Lustick, and her brother Ronald Bertino. She will be dearly missed by her cousins Joe and Ann Marie Leva. Vicki is the aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:30AM at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 2316 Fairhill Ave, Glenside, PA 19038. Victoria's Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30AM with the Rev. Stephen F. Leva as Celebrant.
Remembrances to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org would be appreciated by the family.
Tributes and photos may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com
Tributes
"Thank you Vicki for being such a wonderful wife to my brother, such a caring daughter in law to my parents and loving aunt to my daughter. I am truly blessed for having you in my life. "
"Vicki will be missed! She was a kind and loving person who was always so much fun to be around! As we grew up we didn't see each other as often but I'm grateful for the happy family memories made together over the years. ?"
"Our heartfelt sorrow, as we share in your grief, for our beloved Vicki. Being her friends in need, she was truly our friend in- deeds, always here, helping us with our "big behind" housework, and making a happy and fun visit out of it, from our heart to heart talks, to her funniest kitten stories. Vicki made our house sparkly clean and lit up our house with her Sunshine, (plus her world-famous eggplant parm & coffee cake.) Vicki had a heart of gold and a booming laugh, and always so very very good to us. We surely miss her friendship, and ask her now, to send us a blessing, and we know she will. Our Love, Gary & Carolyn"
"Lisa Appenzeller As sisters go you were always there for us. We love you and will miss you dearly.. "
"My sister Vicki was a wonderful person. I have so many memories of her even when we were young she cared for her siblings. I will miss her immensely "
"Vicki was my dear friend. We became friends in sophomore year at St. Hubert's. Over the years, we had many adventures. When Vicki and Joe moved to Glenside, where I used to reside, we would walk everyday and then go back and play Scrabble. We always had a lot of fun together. My heart breaks for Joe, Jaime and her entire family. I loved Vicki very much and will miss her every day. Life will not be the same without Vicki. Mary Jane Hass"
"When my sons used to get their summer crew cuts, they used to say, ?wait til Aunt Vicki sees us!? Because she always would rub a fresh crew cut. -The EP Levas"
"I will always you remember your smiling face and infectious laugh. My heart aches for Joe, Jamie, Aunt Abby, Diane, Lisa, Eileen, Cindy and Ronnie. It aches for all of us. I?m thankful you have each other and our family ties are strong and supportive. I may be far away but my thoughts are with all of you in recent days. Love and hugs. Ginger and Lydia "