Nikky’s Dance Studio Takes Awards in Nationals in Ohio
Nikky’s Dance Studio Competition Team had an incredible week at Nationals in Sandusky, Ohio. The team came home with 5 National Champion Titles, 2 Big Show Champions, numerous Overall scores, two Excellence in Choreography Awards, two Excellence in Entertainment Awards, and multiple Judge’s Choice Awards. Six dances were awarded the coveted honor to re-compete in The Big Show. We were thrilled to share the stage with some amazing talent and studios. The team trained hard this season and they were rewarded this past week. The team is still offering private auditions for their 2024 team, contact studio director Nikky Ewing – if interested. Recreational registration will be held on August 19th from 10-12pm at the studio in Smethport, PA.
George H. Lamb, 84, of Greenbrier Drive, Kersey, PA.
George H. Lamb, 84, of Greenbrier Drive, Kersey, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, June 30, 2023 at his residence, with his wife by his side.
He was born on December 10, 1938, in Coudersport to the late Alfred “Tex” and Gladys Hoak Lamb.
On April 20, 1979, George married Lesa Rhodes who survives. they shared more than 44 years together.
George moved to St. Marys with his parents in 1946 graduated from St. Marys Area High School, class of 1957. After graduating he went on to serve in the U.S. Army, and was discharged early due to his father sustaining an injury in 1958, George became part of the Signal Corp, Army Reserve in St. Marys, Battery B.
George worked in the grocery industry for Riverside & BiLo from 1958-1995, 37 years, then was hired at Burke’s ACE Home Center as department manager finally working parttime in power tool repair. At the age of 80 George retired.
In the years following High School, George participated in a number of activities: competitive archery, bowling league, boating and water skiing on the East Branch Dam and was a Deputy Game Protector for the PA Game Commission in the 1960’s. George was also an avid deer hunter.
George enjoyed music at an early age and began accordion lessons. He played for dances and on WKBI Radio with his father’s band, Tex Lamb and the Midnight Ramblers. His mother played bass and father guitar. During the 1980’s George and Lesa were members of the “Bells of St. Marys” square dance club.
George loved cars and owned many over the years, but mostly enjoyed his 2 Corvettes ; a 1978 Silver Anniversary edition and a 1995 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.
George and Lesa, along with their Corvette friends traveled to many car shows, cruise ins and also to the National Corvette Museum in KY. On Memorial Day he often drove dignitaries in the parade. Working on cars was his favorite pastime, whether on his own vechicles or his friends’.
He was a faithful attendee of the St. Marys Methodist Church, formerly the First United Methodist Church. He loved his church family and the special friendships made there.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters; Lisa VanAlstine and her husband Charles of St. Marys and Lori Burke of Winter Garden, Florida and by 2 granddaughters; Ciara VanAlstine and Cassidy Burke (Robert Stadelman), and by a great-granddaughter; Eva. He is also survived by a brother; Alfred “Buddy” Lamb of St. Marys, and by his former wife; Sylvia Schauer Stauffer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; Jeffery Lamb, who passed away on October 5, 2015.
Funeral Services for the late George H. Lamb will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the St. Marys Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, Pa 15857. The family will be welcoming friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral.
Visitation with the family will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
James M. Moyer, Sr., 91, 7161 Jackson Run Road, Warren, formerly a longtime resident of Bradford, PA
James M. Moyer, Sr., 91, 7161 Jackson Run Road, Warren, formerly a longtime resident of Bradford, PA passed away, surrounded by his family, on Monday, July 3, 2023, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Born September 30, 1931, in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late Miles and Elsie (Freeman) Moyer.
Jim was a 1949 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School. On March 1, 1951, he enlisted in the United States Army, he served in Germany during the Korea War. He was honorably discharged as a Sgt. on February 12, 1954.
On May 3, 1958, in St. Ambrose Church in Schuylkill Haven, he married Agnes M. (Shaw) Moyer who preceded him in death on September 2, 2017.
Jim and Agnes relocated to the Bradford area in 1966. He worked 39 years as a Field Technician for National Cash Register. In retirement he and his wife assisted their son Mike and his family at the Tasta Pizza in Falconer NY.
He had attended St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis of Assisi Church, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and most of all, he enjoyed being with his family.
Surviving are three sons, James M. (Christina) Moyer, Jr., of Bradford, Thomas (Julie) Moyer, of Warren, and Michael (Melissa) Moyer, of Bemus Point, NY, seven grandchildren, Katherine (Jeff) Cattoni, Kelley Moyer, Casey Moyer, Shannon Moyer, Michael Moyer, Jr., Ashely (Chris) Lindsey, and Bryce Moyer, and two great grandchild, Kane, and Sawyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Agnes of 59 years.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., at 7: 00 pm funeral services will be held with Rev. John Jacquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. Entombment will be in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to Lupus Research Alliance, 275 Madison Ave. 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016, any Disabled American Veterans Group, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
