Jeanette "Jean" Sikkas, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on February 1, 2022, while in Elderwood at Wheatfield Nursing Facility. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Florence (Carolla) Magliocca.

Jean was employed in the kitchen of Mt. St. Mary's Hospital for many years and later by Elderwood at Wheatfield as a Dietary Aide for over 25 years prior to retiring at the age of 86. While working at Elderwood she made many long lasting friendships and was affectionately christened by one of her co-workers as "mean Jean."

Jean loved to bike ride everywhere, especially down by the Falls as often as she could. She also walked and loved nature, as well as feeding the seagulls at the Falls. She loved country music, WYRK, Animal Planet, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.

Jean was sadly predeceased by her husband, Bernard and her son, Michael. She is survived by her sister, Rose (Rodney) Simiele; one nephew, Theodore (Connie) Washburn, and two nieces, Michele (David) Wallace and Caroline (late David) Washburn; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.

Jean's Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 11 at 10:30 AM in Holy Family Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27th and Street and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment was held in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Memorial offerings may be made to the Niagara County SPCA or charity of one's choice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.