Joseph A. Sikina, 74, of Lemont Furnace, PA, passed away at home on Monday, April 29, 2013. He was born on May 14, 1938 in Lemont Furnace, son of Michael S. and Mary (Miscik) Sikina .

His parents, and siblings Veronica Sikina, Ann Digga, Edward Sikina, and Margaret Dockman, preceded him in death.

Joseph was a member of St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, Jednota Lodge, and FCSLU. He was a graduate of North Union High School Class of 1956, and served on the Class Reunion Committees.

Joseph retired from Crown Cork and Seal (formerly Anchor Closure Plant in Connellsville) with 33 years of service. He was a volunteer at Uniontown Hospital, and served as a Board Member of Glass-Cap Federal Credit Union. He was an avid tennis player and thoroughbred horse racing fan.

Left to cherish his memory is a sister, Mary F. Kubiak with whom he made his home, a brother, Bernard Sikina and wife Patricia, also of Lemont Furnace, a special niece, Diane Sikina Hrebenar and husband Michael of Uniontown, PA; nephews, Frank Digga of Florida, Steven, Michael, and Mark Dockman of Ohio, niece Mary Jo McCormick of Ohio, and their families. He also leaves behind his beloved dog "Champ" with whom he enjoyed countless daily walks.

Friends will be received in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, PA, today (Wednesday, May 1) from 2-8 p.m.; and on Thursday, May 2, until 9:30 a.m. when prayers of Transfer will be said.

The Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, 61 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA, with Rev. Father Stephen R. Bugay and Rev. Father Micah E. Kozoil as Concelebrants.

Interment will be held at St. Mary (Nativity) Cemetery, Uniontown, PA

The Parish Wake Service will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.