Joseph T. Sikora

Joseph T. Sikora, 87 Poland-Joseph T. Sikora of 8550 Chesterton Dr. died Tuesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center. Mr. Sikora was born March 5, 1919 in Campbell a son of John and Josephine Bocek Sikora and was a lifelong area resident. He worked at Operating Engineers Local #66. He was a F&AM Poland Lodge #766, where he was 32 Degree of the Scottish Rite Valley of Youngstown. He was Past High Priest of Ashlar Chapter #213, Past Illustrious Master of Buechner Council #107, Sir Knight of St. Johnâa�a��s Commandery #20. He was a member of the Mahoning Valley Polo Club and the Poland Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army during WWII. He leaves his wife the former Jane Johns, whom he married April 9,1960; two daughters, Audra (Zel) Bush of Poland and Penny Mayhew of Aliquippa, PA; a son Duane Sikora of Boardman; two sisters, Virginia Fluent and Stella Venditti; six grandchildren, Justin Sikora; Phoebe and Chloe Bush; Matthew and Shalynn Mayhew; and Tyler Milton; a great granddaughter, Lydia Juric. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, John, and Edward Sikora; three sisters, Nellie Whan, Tina Butia, and Helen Zedaker; and a daughter, Melynnie Milton. There will be no services or calling hours. Donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market St. Boardman, OH 44512. Arrangements are being handled by the Cunningham-Becker Funeral home, Poland. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com

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