William Zane Feathers

William Zane Feathers, age 81, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 6, 2025 at UPMC Altoona. He was born November 3, 1943 in Duncansville, a son of the late William Roy and Dorothy Elizabeth (Burket) Feathers. He married Barbara A. Knipple on Sept. 4, 1976.

Surviving is his wife, Barbara; 9 children: Terry Longstreth (Jon) of Pittsburgh, Wendy Musselman in North Carolina, Patty Shaw (Bryan) of Duncansville, Sherri McCoy (Dan) in Florida, Jodi Collelo (Joe) of Downingtown, Paul Longstreth (Erica) of Duncansville, Lisa Feathers of Duncansville, Don Longstreth (Jen) of Altoona, and Sandra Feathers of Duncansville; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Feathers, and a sister, Sandra Claar.

Zane was a 1961 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. He was proprietor of Shirley’s Cookies, working from 1963 until retirement in 2018.

He was a member of Ironmasters Golf Club, the Swinging Squares Square-dancers Club, and Smith Corner Church, where he was in the Men’s Fellowship.

Zane enjoyed golfing, spending winters in Florida, and time with his family.

Friends will be received on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 2 to 6pm at Smith Corner Church and on Saturday, April 12 from 10 until the 11am funeral service at the church, with Pastor David McClanahan officiating. Interment will take place at Alto-Reste Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: Smith Corner Church (1955 Johnstown Rd., East Freedom, PA 16637).

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