Ronald Paul Aikens

Oct 5, 1938 -

Jan 11, 2024

Ronald Paul Aikens, 85, of Franklin, Pa., passed away on Jan. 11, 2024, at the Collins House in Franklin.

He was born on Oct. 5, 1938, in Clarion County, Pa., a son of the late Lawrence W. and Mary Esther (Brumberg) Aikens. He was raised by his foster parents Frank and Alice Stuck.

Ronald graduated from Cranberry High School in Seneca, Pa.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Ronald worked for the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller.

In his spare time he enjoyed trout fishing and relaxing on his deck.

He was a member of Fertigs United Methodist Church.

Ronald is survived by his children, Brian (LuAnn) Aikens of Anchorage, Alaska, Taylor Aikens and Kelsey Aikens of Boise, Idaho; brother, Vern Long of Elizabethtown, Pa.; niece, Esther Shull of Franklin; five grandchildren, Douglas, Elizabeth, Katie, Shawn and Ryan; two stepgrandchildren, Samantha and Derrik; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his foster parents, Frank and Alice Stuck; son, Curtis Aiken; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Friends and family are welcome to call on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, from 5-7 p.m., at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremations Services Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street in Franklin.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Family Service and Children's Aid Society of Venango County, 716 East Second Street, Oil City, PA 16301.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Ronald's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.