Ronald Y. Aitken – Carroll Township
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January 2, 2025

Ronald Y. Aitken – Carroll Township

CARROLL TOWNSHIP Ronald Y. Aitken, 82, of Carroll Township, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born Oct. 16, 1942, in North Charleroi, the son of the late William Aitken and the late Doris Yates Aitken. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his grandson, Brenton Mauk; and a brother, William J. Aitken. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Connie Scott Aitken; his children, Leesa (Russell) Mauk of Newark, Del., Rebecca (Mark) Mastro of North Charleroi, Ronald R. Aitken (Marylee Toward) of Monongahela, Deborah (Rick) Burkhardt of Donora, and Martin (Doreen) Hoak of Donora; six grandchildren, Mackey Mastro, Madison Mastro, Russell Mauk III, Hope (Devin) Davis, Martin (Heather) Hoak and Laura Lee Burkhardt; great-grandchildren, Anabelle Mastro, Ricki Davis and Rosie Hoak.

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