Obituaries

William E. “Bill” Zamperini, 63, of New Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on June 2, 1962, in Brookville, he was the son of Marvin V. and Betty A. (Brenneman) Zamperini.

Bill worked as a carpenter in construction, the game farm in Distant, and as a maintenance man for Valley Advantages. He attended the Oakland Church of God in Distant. He was a member of the VFW and Moose of New Bethlehem and Seminole Rod and Gun Club. He was a big Dallas Cowboys fan and an avid golfer. He enjoyed hunting and hanging out with his family and his dog, Misty.

He was married on October 12, 1985, to Janis “Jan” (Sloan) Zamperini, of Fairmount City and she survives. He is also survived by three children; Kylie Koll and her husband, Nick, of Wexford, Chase Zamperini and his girlfriend, Kendal Shaffer, of Fairmount City, and Logan Zamperini and his girlfriend, Emily Saylor, of Hampton, two grandchildren; Luca and Isabella, his mother, Betty Zamperini of Worthington, a brother, John Zamperini and his wife, Deb, of Huey, and a sister, Brenda Shick and her husband, Glenn, of Oak Ridge.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Zamperini.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alcorn Funeral Home, PO Box 244, Hawthorn, Pa. 16230, to help with funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.