Sikora, Joan, 85, passed away on January 11, 2009. She moved to the Brandon area in 2003 from New York. Joan worked for more than 20 years at the LaSalle School for Boys in Albany, New York. She enjoyed knitting and ceramics. She is survived by her loving family, son, John Arnold; grandson, Tim (Tracie) Arnold; and great-grandsons, Trevor and Robert. Services are pending at this time. There will be a visitation on Friday, January 16, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Words of comfort may be expressed at serenitymeadows.com