Thomas J. Aikens

1937 - 2026

Thomas J. "Tom" Aikens, 88, of Arnold, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in his home. He was born on March 11, 1937, in Lower Burrell to the late Charles and Josephine Ewing Aikens. Tom was the owner and operator of Tom's Auto Upholstery in Arnold. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served on the USS Hornet CV12, achieving the rank of AB3. Tom attended the Allegheny Valley Church of God, New Kensington, and was a member of the previous Christian Assembly in Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth M. (Bossio) Aikens; and sister, Marie Griffin. Tom is survived by his children, Cheryl (John) Miller, Bob (companion, Tracy) Johnson, Lori (Charlie) Brown, and Janice (Cip) Ambriz; sister, Betty French; brother, David (Wanda) Aikens; grandchildren, Kaylee Rose (Craig) Eyth, Jacob Thomas Roebuck, Lisa (Bill) Welch, Charles Phillip Jr., Cruz, and Danny Ambriz; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in JOSEPH J. CARDARO FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, 724-337-3325. A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in the funeral home, with Pastor Carmen Butler officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell, with full military honors conducted by the Vandergrift Honor Guard. www.cardarofuneralhome.com.