Joyce Elaine Jack 1946-2020
NORTH LIMA — Joyce Elaine Jack, 73, died Saturday evening, May 23, 2020, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House.
Joyce was born Aug. 17, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann Macabobby Sikora.
A 1964 graduate of Boardman High School, Joyce received her certification as a medical assistant from The Cleveland Clinic and specialized as a heart-lung machine technician. At the beginning of the cell phone era, Joyce saw an opportunity and changed her career to sales for Cellular One, becoming one of its leading sales representative until she suffered a brain aneurysm in 1986.
Throughout her life, Joyce had a passion for horses and was an avid equestrian, showing Quarter Horses. Joyce had the warmest heart and most beautiful smile. Her infectious personality touched everyone she came into contact with. Joyce was passionate about helping others and was the most giving person. She will be greatly missed.
Joyce leaves her daughter, Jill Wedeles of Fort Myers, Fla.; son, Joseph “Joey” Ciavarella of North Lima; and two brothers, John “Larry” Sikora of West Virginia and William (Geraldine) Sikora of Maryland.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, James Sikora.
Following a committal service in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, a celebration honoring Joyce’s life will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Davis-Becker Family Center in Boardman.
For condolences, please visit www.beckerobits.com.
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Joyce Elaine Jack 1946-2020
NORTH LIMA — Joyce Elaine Jack, 73, died Saturday evening, May 23, 2020, at Hospice of the Valley’s Hospice House.
Joyce was born Aug. 17, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann Macabobby Sikora.
A 1964 graduate of Boardman High School, Joyce received her certification as a medical assistant from The Cleveland Clinic and specialized as a heart-lung machine technician. At the beginning of the cellphone era, Joyce saw an opportunity and changed her career to sales for Cellular One, becoming one of their leading sales representative until she suffered a brain aneurysm in 1986.
Throughout her life, Joyce had a passion for horses and was an avid equestrian, showing Quarter Horses. Joyce had the warmest heart and most beautiful smile. Her infectious personality touched everyone she came into contact with. Joyce was passionate about helping others and was the most giving person. She will be greatly missed.
Joyce leaves her daughter, Jill Wedeles of Fort Myers, Fla.; son, Joseph “Joey” Ciavarella of North Lima; and two brothers, John “Larry” Sikora of West Virginia and William (Geraldine) Sikora of Maryland.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her brother, James Sikora.
Following a committal service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, a celebration honoring Joyce’s life will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Davis Becker Family Center in Boardman.
For condolences, please visit www.beckerobits.com.
(special notice)