Claysburg Mourns Long-Time Fire Chief

The Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company and the entire firefighting community is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Dennis L. Feathers, long-time chief and president of the Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2 at the age of 64 following an extended illness.

Feathers joined the Claysburg volunteers in 1970, serving as chief for 26 years of his half century of service. After stepping down as chief, he continued to serve the fire company as its president, a position he held at the time of his death.

Current Claysburg Fire Chief Scott Eicher said Feathers served as a fr...