Ruth A. Kiernan, of Woodbury, formerly of Hicksville, died on Aug. 22, 2005. She was a member of Forever 55 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hicksville. Companion of Kurth Surhoff. Mother of Lynn Lueken (Thomas) and the late Robert (Phyllis). Sister of William Buckholz. Grandmother of Dawn and Michael. Great-grandmother of Joseph. The family was cared for by the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Funeral service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Cremation private.