Irene C. Sikora, 96, of Bethlehem, died January 15, 2020, at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was a daughter of the late Helen (Mikosky) and Walter Valovage. She was the wife of the late John D. Sikora for 42 years.

She worked at Woolworth’s and Orr’s department stores in Bethlehem.

She was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church.

She was a member of the church’s senior citizens group. She was a life member at the 540 Democratic Club, Bethlehem.

She is survived by four children; John and his wife Carol, Joseph, Susan O’Hare and James and his wife Karen; a brother, Walter Valovage; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Joyce Sikora.

Contributions may be made to Saints Simon and Jude Church, 730 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018; or to Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc.,Bethlehem.