William L. “Bill” Lamb
William L. “Bill” Lamb, 75, of Philipsburg, died on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his residence.
Bill was born on December 29, 1945, in Morrisdale, a son of the late Lester and Odessa (Coble) Lamb.
Bill served with the US Army during the Vietnam War era. He was employed as a tool & die maker throughout his working career. He was first employed with the former Piper Aircraft plant in Quehanna; and then employed with General Motors in Pittsburgh, until his retirement.
Bill was a member of the First Church of Christ, RD Philipsburg; and the Philipsburg American Legion.
He was married on February 28, 1970, in Philipsburg, to the former Virginia S. “Ginny” Culp, who preceded him in death on November 9, 2010.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Ann Lamb and a brother Samuel Lamb.
Bill is survived by a daughter, Nicole L. Lamb, of Philipsburg; four grandchildren: Nicholas Keba and his wife, Jenna, of Philadelphia, Caitlin Thompson and her husband, Silas, Will Granville, Jr. and Zeke Granville, all of Philipsburg; three great-grandchildren: Dash and Teagan Keba, and Saige Thompson; one sister, Carol Delucia and her husband, Ronald, of Curwensville; two brothers, Rodger “Bud” Lamb and his wife, Alice, of Sanborn and Paul Lamb and his wife, Winnie, of Philipsburg; his beloved and faithful four-legged friend, Jack; and numerous other extended family members.
Bill was a very generous person when it came to charitable causes. He was a regular contributor to numerous charities including the Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and he also sponsored a child in need.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 1:30 pm at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Philipsburg, with Rev. Ryan Parish, officiating.
Visitation will be on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 am until the time of the service.
Interment will be in Philipsburg Cemetery.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Philipsburg American Legion Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to the First Church of Christ, Philipsburg, Pa 16866.
Online condolences and memories may be submitted to www.beezerheathfh.com.
