Genevieve R. Aikens

Genevieve R. "Gen" Aikens, 82, of Emporium, PA passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA on Monday morning (March 31, 2025). She was born July 24, 1942 in Barnesboro, PA a daughter of the late W. Russell and Velma "Betty" Cressley Orner. On September 2, 1961 in Barnesboro, PA she married the late Albert Aikens, Sr. 

She retired from GKN where she had worked for many years. She was a lifetime member of the Emporium Fire Departments Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Genevieve spent her days visiting family and friends and helping others in any way she could. Her kind and loving spirit touched everyone she encountered. 

Genevieve truly adored each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spent all the time she could with them. She was a very active part in each of their lives, attending all of their special events and celebrating every accomplishment with pride and joy. 

She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Cressley (Tiger), Emporium; son, Albert “Abby” Aikens, Jr. (Heidi), Emporium; five grandchildren: Richard W. (Cassie) and Nicholas Cressley (Brady), Kira, Julia and Anna Aikens; five great grandchildren: Taylor, Jaden, Sarah, Lailie and Landyn; brother, Richard John Orner (Kathleen), Northern Cambria; brother, Russ Orner (Dionne), Emporium; sister, Kate Mack (Rusty), Emporium; step sister, Jackie Mack (Richard), Northern Cambria, along with many nieces and nephews that held a very special place in her heart. 

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, William Orner (Joyce); stepmother LaRue Cressley Orner, and three step brothers, Jim, Joe and Jeff Cressley.  

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA on Thursday (April 3, 2025) from 1:00-2:45 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 3:00 PM with Rev. Russell J. Horning, officiating.

Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 424 N. Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834

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