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McKENZIE, Taylor Johnson
Westernport, January 4 — Taylor Johnson McKenzie, 72, retired B. and O. employee, died last night at his home, Green's addition, Westernport. A native of Twenty-first Bridge, W. Va., he was a son of the late Aaron and Margaret (Martin) McKenzie. He was a member of the First Baptist church, Westernport, and Union Council, No. 146, Jr. O. U. A. M. Besides his widow, Mrs. Dorothy (Wright) McKenzie, he is survived by five daughters, Miss Jessie McKenzie, at home; Mrs. Adelia Leatherman, RFD I, Keyser, W. Va.; Mrs. Mary Fertig, McCoole, Md.; Mrs. Byrle Lease, RFD 5, Cumberland; Mrs. Marie McClellan, Allegany Grove; son, Malcolm, Cleveland, O.; three brothers, John, Westernport; Walter, Baltimore: and Edward, Morgantown, W. Va.; 25 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 4, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 22, 2012
McKENZIE, Thomas
KEYSER — Thomas McKenzie, 82, of 409 North Main Street, died this morning in Potomac Valley Hospital. Born at Cresaptown, a son of the late Daniel and Harriett (Greenwade) McKenzie, he was the last surviving member of that family. His only survivor is a cousin, Miss Marguerite Haines, Keyser. The body will be at the Markwood Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today and services will be conducted by Rev. W. W. Harvey, pastor of First Methodist Church. Interment will be in Queens Point Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 28, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012
McKENZIE, Thomas A.
FROSTBURG — Thomas A. McKenzie, 72, Finzel Road, died last night in Miners Hospital of injuries sustained in an accident about three weeks ago when he fell from a hayloft. He was a son of the late Francis and Leanna (Warner) McKenzie, and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cora (Steinly) McKenzie; two daughters, Mrs. Naomi Lindeman, Route 40, near here, and Mrs. Verna Caton, Finzel; two sons, James and Thomas A. McKenzie Jr., both of Finzel Road; a sister, Mrs. Charles Golden, Meyersdale, Pa., and two brothers, Francis McKenzie, Wellersburg, Pa., and Joseph McKenzie, Route 40. The body will be taken tomorrow morning to the home of his son, James McKenzie.
Cumberland Evening Times, December 24, 1952
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Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Thomas A.
MEYERSDALE - Thomas A. McKenzie, 90, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Meyersdale RD, he was a son of the late Sampson and Barbara (Ebaugh) McKenzie. Two wives, Emma (Countryman) McKenzie and Sara (Hartle) McKenzie, preceded him in death. Owner-operator of McKenzie Company for 42 years prior to his retirement, he was one of the first members of the board of directors of Meyersdale Community Hospital. A veteran of World War I, a charter member of Charles E. Kelly Post 112 American Legion and Laurel Falls Association, and a member of BPO Elks Lodge 1951 and SS. Philip and James Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow, Florence (Hostetler) McKenzie; two sons, James Hartle and Charles McKenzie, here; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Agnes Bolden, Cumberland, and five grandchildren; four brothers, Simon, Leo, Edward and Robert McKenzie; two sisters Katherine McKenzie and Mrs. Rose Gates. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. at SS. Philip and James Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland News, June 7, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Thomas Arthur
MOUNT SAVAGE — Thomas Arthur "Red" McKenzie, Sr., 69, of Mount Savage, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Born Dec. 1, 1933, in Mount Savage, he was the son of the late Elmer Charles and Nellie Grace (Poorbaugh) McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Reaford McKenzie; and one sister, Leona Mailey. Mr. McKenzie was a graduate of Beall High School. Arthur served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; and he retired from the ACME Market after 38 years of employment. He was a life member of the Piney Mountain Sportsman's Club and the National Rifle Assoc. Arthur was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Rose Elizabeth (Linn) McKenzie, Mount Savage; one daughter, MaraLane Cannillo and husband, Don, Buffalo Mills, Pa.; three sons, Thomas Arthur Jr. and wife, Betty, Mount Savage, Ricky Lee and wife, Diane, Mount Savage, and Jeffrey and wife Marilyn, Frostburg; two brothers, Anthony McKenzie, Ridgeley, W.Va., and Ted McKenzie, Brookeville; and one sister, Katleen Jones, Gaithersburg; seven grandchildren whom he adored and were the love of his life, Jamie and wife Jenn, Ryan, Jeremy, Skylar, Meggan, Jarrett and Clayton; two great-granddaughters, Macy and Raegan McKenzie; and several nieces and nephews. He was blessed to have the love of the Linn family, especially Morey who was with him throughout his illness. Family and friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. by the Rev. Father Doug Kenney. Friends can also go to durstfuneralhome.com <<http://www.durstfuneralhome.com>> to find additional information. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Mount Savage, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Father Doug Kenney as celebrant. Interment will be in the State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Old Rail Post 6025 V.F.W. honor guard. A luncheon will be served at St. Patrick's Hall following the interment service. Pallbearers will be Ricky McKenzie, Jeffrey McKenzie, Jamie McKenzie, Ryan McKenzie, Jeremy McKenzie and Terry McKenzie. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom McKenzie, Skylar McKenzie, Don Cannillo, Morey Linn, Richard Linn and Paul Brenneman Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 111 S. George St., Cumberland, MD 21532. A special "thank you" goes to the cancer center at Sacred Heart Hospital and to the Home Hospice Care nurses for all the wonderful care he received.
Tuesday, September 09, 2003, Cumberland Times-News
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Posted May 28, 2011
McKENZIE, Thomas Bernard
GRANTSVILLE - Thomas McKenzie, 75, of here, died yesterday in the Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland, where he had been a patient two years. Born in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis McKenzie. He was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Della Jordan, Greenville, Pa., and a number of nieces and nephews. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church, and burial will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 29, 1960
[mother was Mary Layman]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July30, 2011
McKENZIE, Thomas Franklin
FROSTBURG - Thomas Franklin McKenzie, 82, a lifelong resident of Finzel, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1917, in Finzel, he was the son of the late Thomas A. "Davey" and Cora Mae (Steinly) McKenzie. He also was preceded in death by two sisters, Naomi "Honey" Lindeman and Verna Caton; and a daughter-in-law, Carol Jean (Baer) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a retired farmer and former employee of the Celanese Fibers Corporation. He was a member of Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg. Surviving are his loving wife of 64 years, Helen Lucinda (Caton) McKenzie; eight sons, Paul and wife, Mary, Clarksburg, Bernard, Salisbury, Pa., John and wife, Linda, Laurel, Harold and wife, Beverly, Severn, Larry and wife, Frances, Salisbury, Pa., Dale and wife, Gail, Frostburg, Charles and wife, Lynne, Finzel, and David and wife, Cindy, Meyersdale, Pa.; a brother, James A. McKenzie and wife, Clara, Finzel; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg , on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Saint Michael's Catholic Church on Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Paul Byrnes, officiating. Interment will be in the Finzel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Gary, Richard, Barry, Douglas, Mark, and Brian McKenzie. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons Bradley and Michael McKenzie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg.
Cumberland Times-News; Monday, Oct. 4, 1999
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Posted May 28, 2011
McKENZIE, Thomas L.
FROSTBURG - Thomas L. McKenzie, 88, native of Garrett County, died yesterday at the home of a son, Grant McKenzie, RD 3, Sykesville. Born in Avilton, he was a son of the late Zachary and Margaret (Durst) McKenzie. Surviving, besides the son with whom he resided, are another son, Marshall McKenzie, Cresaptown, a brother, Joseph McKenzie, Alexandria, Va., and sisters, Mrs. Rachel Deibler and Mrs. Ella Drees, both of Frostburg, and Mrs. Matilda Warne, Grantsville. The body will be returned to Avilton for graveside services at 2 p. m. Saturday in St. Ann's Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 10, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 7, 2010
McKENZIE, Thomas Mason
Thomas Mason McKenzie, 46, a native of the Wellersburg area, died September 30, in Colorado General Hospital, Denver. He had been in ill health the past two years. Born April 6, 1916, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McKenzie, RD l, Hyndman. A veteran of World War II, he had resided in this area until moving to Denver five years ago. Besides his parents he is survived by his widow, Verna McKenzie; three sons, Thomas, Vincent and Andrew McKenzie; three daughters, Claudia, Pamela and Susan, all of Denver; six brothers, James and Harry McKenzie, RD 1, Hyndman; John McKenzie, Cumberland; Paul McKenzie, Germantown; Augustus McKenzie, Glencoe; and Frederick McKenzie, RD l, Mt. Savage; and four sisters, Mrs. Susan Habersack, Cresaptown; Mrs. Joan Haines, Vocke Drive, LaVale; Mrs. Faith Kennell, RD l Hyndman; and Mrs. Shirley Diehl, Mt. Savage. Requiem Mass was celebrated last Thursday at St. Pious Church, Aurora, Colo., and interment was in Ft. Logan Military Cemetery. Graveside rites were accorded by an honor guard from Lowery AFB.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 9, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Ulysses E.
Ulysses E. McKenzie, 81, formerly of Cresaptown, died yesterday in Morgantown, W. Va., where he had resided the past eight months. He was a retired blacksmith. Mr. McKenzie was born February 25, 1869, in Cresaptown. His parents were the late Newton W. and Sarah K. (Starkey) McKenzie. Survivors include his widow, the former Miss Ora J. Hines; flve children, Walter M. and James E. McKenzie, Mrs. Eva M. Toothman, Mrs. Gladys Chesshire and Mrs. Ethel Beeghly, all of this city; two half-brothers, Burt Dermer, Eckhart, and John Dermer, Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. Emma Goth, Washington; two half-sisters, Mrs. Edith Shober, Cleveland, and Mrs. Grace Walker, this city; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a. m. by Rev. A. B. L. Fisher, pastor Grace Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 16, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 12, 2011
McKENZIE, Mrs. Veronica A. Hersick
FROSTBURG — Mrs. Veronica A. McKenzie, 50, died suddenly yesterday at her home, RD 2 Frostburg. Born in Klondyke, she was a daughter of John and Annie (Petron) Hersick. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton, and of the Christian Mothers of the church. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Karl L. McKenzie; two brothers, John Hersick Jr., Klondyke, and George Hersick, Midland, and one sister, Mrs. William Chambers, Frostburg. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, where friends will be received tomorrow and Friday from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 31, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July30, 2011 McKENZIE, Vincent A.
Vincent A. McKenzie, 73, formerly of Cumberland, died yesterday at his home at Wilcox Way, Columbus, Ga. Born December 10, 1897 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Enoch A. and Margaret (Rohman) McKenzie. He was a retired machinist for the B & O Railroad and had been residing in Georgia for seven years. Surviving are his widow, Virginia (Huffman) McKenzie; two sons, Vincent A. McKenzie, Jr., and Robert McKenzie, both of Columbus; one daughter, Mrs. Judy Seebly, Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Enoch A. McKenzie, Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Mantheiy, Ridgeley; Mrs. Marian Wills, this city, and four grandchildren. Services and interment will be in Columbus.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 24, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 29, 2011
McKENZIE, Mrs. Virgie C. Minick
FROSTBURG - Virgie C. McKenzie, 88, of Frostburg, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at St. Vincent de Paul Nursing Center. Born May 19, 1916 in Frog Hollow, Garrett County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Regina (Layton) Minick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert "Bud" McKenzie; one daughter, Catherine Twigg; one brother, John "Bud" Minick; one son-in-law, Jack L. Burner Sr.; two infant grandsons; and one great-grandson._She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, and St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, and Eastern Garrett Ladies Auxiliary; and attended Midland Day Care. She volunteered at Frostburg Village Nursing Home. Surviving are four sons, John J. McKenzie and wife Alice, Frostburg, Jimmy McKenzie and wife Cecelia, Hancock, Jerry McKenzie, Cumberland, and William "Buz" McKenzie and wife Vicky, Williamsport; five daughters, Mary Agnes Burner, Frostburg, Juanita Kelsay and friend, Michael, Frostburg, Carol "Katie" Frost, and husband Ron, Frostburg, Wilda Deal and husband Donald, Pocahontas, and Judy Rodeheaver and husband Dwain, McHenry; one brother, Odell Minick and wife Betty, LaGrange, Ill.; 24 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was the center of her big family, where she blessed many lives She loved baseball, flowers, and always dressed immaculately. She was known for her sense of fashion and was known as the Valentine Queen. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, P.A., 60 W. Main St., Frostburg, on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, on Thursday at 11 a.m. with Father Edward Hendricks as celebrant. Pallbearers will be John Mark McKenzie, Jackie Lee Burner Jr., William Twigg, Andrew McKenzie, Donald Deal, Brent McKenzie, and Jamie Rodeheaver. Interment will be in Finzel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Carol Frost, 19126 National Highway, NW, Frostburg, MD 21532.
about Monday, May 16, 2005
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 12, 2011
McKENZIE, Vivian B. Dancer
WESTERNPORT - Vivian B. McKenzie, 71, of 223 Poplar Street, Westemport, died Wednesday, Sept. 8,1993, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Bom Oct. 1, 1921, in Piedmont, W.Va,, she was the daughter of the late William Dancer and Mary Edna (Swan) Dancer. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Piedmont. She was a member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary, Victory Post 155 American Legion; past Mountain District Ladies Auxiliary president; past Mountain District Girls State director; a volunteer Gray Lady for the American Red Cross in Keyser, W.Va.; a Sunday School teacher for many years at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where she taught Cathechism; a Sunday School teacher at the Pentecostal Holiness Church; and a member and Past Most Excellent Chief of the Calanthe Temple, Pythian Sisters, Piedmont. Surviving are her husband, Earl Fred McKenzie; three daughters, Vivian Faye Golaboff, Harker Heights, Texas; Cynthia Imperio-Sutherland, Frederick; and Mary Reeves-Fanelli, Cumberland; three sisters, Eunice Ravenscroft and Dorothy Kight, both of New Creek, W.Va.; and Gertrude Leasure, Titusville, Fla.; nine granddaughters, Fredericka Imperio-Reed, Rebecca Reeves, Mary Edna Golaboff, Caroline Reeves-Novotney, Zora Faye Golaboff, Elizabeth Golaboff, Paula Reeves, Rachel Reeves and Nicole Sutherland; three grandsons, Stanley Golaboff, David Imperio and John Golaboff Jr.; and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Boal-Warnick Funeral Home, Westernport, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home by the Rev. James Lopes and Rev. George Whitehurst. Interment will be in the Philos Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the Tri-Towns Rescue Squad.
The Cumberland Times-News,September 9, 1993
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Posted August 19, 2012
McKENZIE, W. A.
W. A. McKenzie, son of B. F. McKenzie, is dead at St. Louis. Mo., from injuries sustained on May 30 in having been struck on the back of the head by a loose car while switching cars for the Iron Mountain Railroad. He is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters: C. J. McKenzie, Narrows Park, Cumberland; H. E. McKenzie, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.; Ambrose McKenzie; Holyoke, Mass.; John Frank McKenzie, Borden Shaft, Md., and Mrs. T. P. Llewellyn, near Midland. Mr. McKenzie was born near Cumberland but had been living at St. Louis for about 25 years. H. E. McKenzie and J. L. McKenzie have returned from St. Louis where they attended the funeral which occurred Monday afternoon.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 14, 1912
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Posted August 24, 2012
McKENZIE, W. Homer
MEYERSDALE, Pa. - W. Homer McKenzie, 78, of RD 3, died Monday at Meyersdale Manor. Born in Greenville Township, he was a son of the late Noah McKenzie and Annie (Housel) McKenzie. His wife, Grace (Harding) McKenzie, preceded him in death. A World War II veteran, he was a member of Meyersdale United Methodist Church; a life member of Meyersdale Rotary Club, a past president, bulletin editor and a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. He also was a member of Masonic Lodge 554, Harrisburg Consistory, Jappa Shrine and Hebron Chapter 272, a past president of Pennsylvania Maple Festival in 1967 and a retired postal employee. Surviving are a brother, Harry B. McKenzie, Rockville, Md., and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Bolden, here. Friends will be received at the Price Funeral Home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Thursday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Charles Harper. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 22, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2012
McKENZIE, Walter Merle
Services for Walter Merle (Jack) McKenzie, 69, who was found dead Monday in his room at Central YMCA, will be conducted today at 11 a. m. at at Wendt Funeral Home. Rev. Warren W. Watts will officiate and interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. A native of Cumberland, he was a son of the late Ulysses E. and Ora J. (Hines) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was employed as a cook and was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, James E. McKenzie, San Diego, Calif., and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Toothman, Morgantown, W. Va., and Mrs. Ethel Beeghly, Virginia Beach, Va.
The Cumberland News, August 12, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 12, 2011
McKENZIE, Wilbert A.
Wilbert A. McKenzie, 69, of Salisbury RD 1, died July 25, 1981 in Meyersdale Community Hospital. He was born in Frostburg, Md. and was a son of the late Oscar McKenzie and Bessie (McKenzie) McKenzie. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose 76, Meyersdale, and was a previous owner of the Meshack-Browning Club in Grantsville, Md. He is survived by a son, Robert A. McKenzie, of Grantsville, three daughters, Mrs. Betty Bittinger of Grantsville, Mrs. Patricia Garlitz, of Salisbury RD 1 with whom he resided; Mrs. Sharon Mabry of McAllen, Texas; three brothers, Cobey McKenzie of Salisbury; Martin McKenzie of the Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland and Jonas McKenzie, Oakland; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Miller, Oakland and Mrs. Myrtle Bridges, Mount Savage, Md.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home. Services were conducted in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Grantsville, by the Rev. Adin Lucko. Interment will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Republic, July 30, 1981
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July30, 2011
McKENZIE, William
Funeral services for William McKenzie, 44, Cresaptown, who died Saturday night at Allegany Hospital, were conducted this morning at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Midland. Rev. Elmer T. Fisher, pastor, was celebrant of the requiem mass. Interment was in Belvadere cemetery. A son of Leo McKenzie, Gilmore, he was a World War veteran, serving in the Machine Gun Corps of the Fifth Division. He saw service in many of the important battles of the war, including the Argonne, St. Mihiel and the St. Die sector and was one of the fifty thousand soldiers remaining in Germany for eleven months after the Armistice to guard the Rhine. His brother, James McKenzie, died in France from drowning. Mr. McKenzie was gassed and had been a patient in the Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, on numerous occasions. Besides his father, he is survived by his wife, the former Miss Elizabeth Grabenstein, of Cresaptown, a patient in a Baltimore hospital, and the following brothers and sisters: Bernard, Cleveland, O.; Joseph, Robert, Mrs. Charles Beeman, and Miss Agnes McKenzie, Gilmore.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 28, 1939
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Posted August 3, 2010 McKENZIE, William F.
McKenzie - William F. "Bill," 82, of Johnstown, died Feb. 18, 2005, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born Sept. 10, 1922, in Johnstown, son of Joseph W. and Pearl (Hoff) McKenzie. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John and Joseph McKenzie, Jr.; and sister Theresa Reutler. Survived by wife of 60 years, Kathleen Mock, of Johnstown; and these children, William E., married to former Angeline Barber, of Manassas, Va.; Kathleen Poole, of Manalapan, Fla.; Karen, married to Ramond Babik Sr., of Doylestown, Pa.; and Gary J. McKenzie, of Fairfax, Va. Also survived by grandchildren, Bill, Kevin, Jason, Raymond, Jr., Ryan, Ben, David and Max; and great-grandchildren, Hilary, Kelly, Ashley and Natalie. Brother of Isabel Oster of Holsopple; Claude McKenzie, of Johnstown; Lawrence McKenzie, of Detroit, Mich.; and Sharon Smarik, of Tucson, Ariz. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. A member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the Catholic War Vetereans and St. John Gualbert Cathedral, where funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Msgr. George B. Flinn, V.G. Entombment, St. Joseph Mausoleum. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Project Funds of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, in memory of William McKenzie.
[no source designated] Abt. 18 February 2005
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 27, 2013
McKENZIE, William H.
William H. McKenzie, 70, died Friday at his home in Greenville township where he operated a farm. A retired clay mine worker, he was a son of the late Francis and Leanne Werner McKenzie. Surviving are his widow, Bertha Johnson McKenzie, three sons and one daughter: Elzie, at home; Frank, of Greenville township; and Eugene, with the Army at an overseas base; Mrs. Pearl Sturtz, of Meyersdale; two stepchildren, Mrs. Sarah Knepp, of Sand Patch, and Elmer Caton, of Boynton; and four brothers and one sister: Francis of Pennsboro, W. Va.; Thomas and Joseph of Frostburg, Md.; Lewis of Kennells Mills; and Mrs. Etta Bolden, of Meyersdale.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, May 1, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, William Harry
William H. McKenzie, 69, of RD 1, Frostburg, was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital yesterday. Born in Avilton in October 1893, he was a son of the late Cletus and Martha (Hetz) McKenzie. Surviving are one brother, Gora McKenzie, Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude McKenzie, Frostburg and Mrs. Elna Broadwater and Mrs. Nora Timney, both of Canton, Ohio, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. McKenzie was brought to the County Jail about 6:30 p.m. Christmas day by Deputy Sheriff Lewis E. Tyree. He appeared dead when his cell was checked shortly before 8 a.m. yesterday, an ambulance was called, and he was taken to Memorial Hospital. An autopsy was conducted and the deputy county medical examiner attributed his death to natural causes. He was a former member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton. A requiem mass will be conducted there at 10 a.m. tomorrow with Rev. Conrad Rafael, O.F.M. Cap, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 27, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 12, 2011
McKENZIE, William L.
SPRING GAP, W.Va. - William L. McKenzie, 74, of Spring Gap, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at his residence. Born May 10, 1927 in Spring Gap, he was the son of the late William Leslie and Mary (Wheeler) McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Larry McKenzie; and one sister, Mary Jane Patterson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. McKenzie was retired vice president of New Business Peoples Security Life Insurance Company, Durham, N.C. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of WV University Business School, a 1947 graduate of Fort Hill High School, and a volunteer at Rocky Gap State Park. He was past president of the Cumberland Association of Life Underwriters, a member of the Colliers Run Sportsmens Club and former member of the Cumberland Lodge 63 BPO Elks. He was also a member of the Baltimore-Washington Underwriters Club and the Institute of Home Office Life Underwriters. Surviving are his wife, Juanita A. McKenzie; one son, William L. McKenzie, Atlanta, Ga.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Maryland State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap, Flintstone.
Cumberland Times-News, April 19, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 28, 2011
The Holy Name Society will meet at the Silcox Funeral Residence Monday at 8:15 p. m. to recite the Rosary for William Lawrence McKenzie, 437 Henderson Avenue, who died yesterday. The body is at the Silcox Funeral Residence and will remain there until 10 a. m. Tuesday, at which time a requiem mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Francis and William Mantheiy, Paul, Thomas and Francis Mullan and Robert McKenzie will be pallbearers.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 25, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 16, 2011
William L. McKenzie, 19, of 51 East Division Street, Fairgo, was fatally injured yesterday when his car left State Route 28 two miles south of Fort Ashby, W.Va., on a slippery highway. The young man, a girl companion and a group of other young people in another car were on a fishing trip. West Virginia State Police said McKenzie's auto failed to straighten out on a sharp curve. His wheels hit the soft shoulder and the car careened over a bank and into a creek. His friend, Miss Jerry Shank, was only slightly injured and, after treatment at Memorial Hospital, was released. McKenzie was taken to Memorial Hospital here, arriving about 9:45 a.m. but died about 15 minutes later, attendants said. First reports that he had been pinned under the car and drowned were unfounded, Dr. Benedict Skitarelic, medical examiner said. Death was due to a ruptured lung. McKenzie was born here January 5, 1948, a son of William Paul McKenzie and Margaret T. (Flynn) McKenzie. He resided at Fairgo all his life and attended SS. Peter and Paul Parochial School and Allegany High School. He had been working recently for the Yuhascik Contracting Company of Bel Air. Besides his parents he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth E. Flynn of Oakland; a sister, Margaret Ann, and two brothers, Daniel J. and P. Wayne McKenzie, all at home. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland News, May 15, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July30, 2011
McKENZIE, William Leslie
William Leslie McKenzie, 74, of Spring Gap; died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health the past several years. Born in Cresaptown, he was a son of the late George W. and Mary M. (Hershberger) McKenzie. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of Oldtown American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Sportsmen Club, and Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. He was a retired Celanese Fibers Company employe. Surviving are his widow, Mary (Wheeler) McKenzie; two sons, William L. McKenzie, and Major Charles L. McKenzie with the Air Force, McGuire AFB, N.J.; a daughter, Mrs. Charles L. Patterson, Flintstone; two-brothers, George and Sylvester McKenzie, Cresaptown, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Scarpelli Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, August 8, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 28, 2011
McKENZIE, Zachariah
Frostburg, Md., Nov. 18 - Zachariah McKenzie, 37 years old, died Thursday night at 11:55 o'clock at the Miners' Hospital, of cancer of the lungs. He was born in Lagrange county, Indiana. Besides his widow, who was Miss Lillie Steinla, of Finzel, Md., he is survived by five children, all living at Finzel, Md. - Elmer Leo, Clarence Alvin, Leonard Conroy, Mary Margaret, and James Frederick; also five brothers - Patrick and Hubert, of Edmonton, Canada; John, Ethridge, Montana; Clarence, Finzel, Md., and Ira V., of Pinto, Md. Ralph McKenzie of Pinto, Md., a well known telegrapher, who died at Keyser three years ago, was a brother. The body was taken to the home of his brother, Ira McKenzie, at Pinto. The funeral will be held at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in St. Michael's Catholic cemetery, in Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 18, 1922
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2010
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