Ruth M. Aikens

1938 - 2025

Ruth M. Aikens, 87, of Arnold, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in her home. She was born Oct. 11, 1938, in New Kensington, to the late Ernesto G. and Rose Corsaro Bossio. Ruth worked as a manager at Gaylords Department Store and also was the manager at the Springdale Grocery Store in the bakery and deli departments. She was a true prayer warrior. Ruth attended Allegheny Valley Church of God, New Kensington, and was a member of the Christian Assembly in Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Rev. Thomas Bossio and Rev. Emanuel "Mino" Bossio; and sisters, Patricia Birch and Katherine Polito. Ruth is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Aikens; children, Cheryl (John) Miller, Bob (companion, Tracy) Johnson, and Lori (Char) Brown; stepdaughter, Janice (Cip) Ambriz; brother, Robert (Joan) Bossio Sr.; grandchildren, Kaylee (Craig) Eyth, Jacob Roebuck, Lisa (Bill) Welch, Charles Phillip Jr., Krystal Johnson/Ewing, and 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 Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in JOSEPH J. CARDARO FUNERAL HOME, 1125 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, 724-337-3325. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in the funeral home, with Pastor Carmen Butler officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. www.cardarofuneralhome.com.