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McKENZIE, Mrs. Alice A.
Mrs. Alice A. McKenzie, 78, widow of Samuel McKenzie, died this morning at her home near Cresaptown. She is survived by three sons, Lewis, Walter, and Galitzen McKenzie, all of Cresaptown, and the following daughters: Mrs. Geo. Hershberger, Cresaptown; Mrs. John McKenzie, Montana; Mrs. Edward Weber, Cumberland; Mrs. Ira McKenzie, Cumberland, and Miss (sic) Eliza Winters, Cresaptown. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carrie V. Grant, Cresaptown, and Mrs. Charles Winterburg, Cumberland. The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock Saturday morning with services in St. Ambrose's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, March 12, 1931
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Amanda (Arklie)
Meyersdale - A requiem mass for Mrs. Amanda (Arklie) McKenzie, 78, who died April 22, at her home on RD 3, was celebrated Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, by Rev. Joseph O'Toole. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Hugh McKenzie, Mt. Savage, Md.; Raymond McKenzie, Ravenna, Ohio; Harold McKenzie, RD 3; six daughters, Mrs. Elmer Landis, Boswell; Mrs. Eva Werner, Cumberland; Mrs. Irvin Hostetler, Meyersdale; Mrs. Robert McKenzie, Chicago; Mrs. Joseph Werner, Frostburg; and Mrs. Wilbert Weimer, RD 3; 24 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
*daughter of William H. Arklie and Louisa Weimer
The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 1, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Andrew G.
LONACONING, Aug. 7 — Andrew G. McKenzie, 68, a retired farmer, died yesterday morning in Allegany Hospital where he was admitted July 7. He had been ill since June 1. Born August 29, 1879 at Avilton, Garrett county, Mr, McKenzie came here 10 years ago. He was the son of the late Elias and Rebecca (Garlitz) McKenzie. His wife, the former Miss Maude Croft, died February 24, 1936. Mr. McKenzie belonged to St. Anne's Catholic Church, Avilton, but attended St. Mary's Church here after he moved to Lonaconing. Surviving are three sons, Francis McKenzie, Avilton, and Bernard and William McKenzie, both of Potomac Park, Cumberland; four daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Green, Barton; Mrs. Rebecca McLuckie, Baltimore Pike, Cumberland; Mrs. Pauline Ross, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Nora Crowe, Avilton. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Rella McNamara, with whom he made his home; three brothers, Clarence, Urban and Arthur McKenzie, all of Lonaconing; 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The body is at his sister's residence. A requiem mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a. m. in St. Anne's Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 8, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Anna F. Dawson
LONACONING - Mrs. Anna F. McKenzie, 83, Charles Town Road, died Monday in Miner's Hospital, Frostburg. Born in Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Dora and Ida (Foutz) Dawson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur McKenzie. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George Nichols and Mrs. Norris George, both of Baltimore; four sons, Roy McKenzie, Gilmore; Elmer McKenzie and Loraine Dawson, both of Lonaconing; Marvin McKenzie, Detroit; one sister, Mrs. Betty McHugh, Akron; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Eichhorn Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m.
The Cumberland News, December 16, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010
McKENZIE, Miss Anne Belle
Pocahontas, Pa., August 7 - Anne Belle McKenzie, 62, died Tuesday at the family home in Greenville township, near Pocahontas. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McKenzie, and these brothers and sisters: Albin McKenzie, Mrs. Barbara Raley, and Patrick McKenzie, Frostburg; Sebastian McKenzie, Avilton; Noah McKenzie, Mrs. Emma Murray, Mrs. Myrtle McKenzie, Jesse McKenzie, and Mrs. Orpha McKenzie Brown, Meyersdale. Funeral services were held yesterday morning in St. Mary's Catholic church, with the Rev. Joseph Timko of Meyersdale, officiating. Burial was in Beall cemetery, Pocahontas.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 7, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Arthur Lewis
Lonaconing - Arthur Lewis McKenzie, 60, died Saturday at his home in Charlestown. He had been ill since Wednesday. Mr. McKenzie had worked in the coal mines in this section until 1942 when he obtained employment at the Celanese plant. He had been furloughed since March 10. Born in Avilton, August 25, 1889, he was a son of the late Elias and Rebecca (Garlitz) McKenzie. He had lived most of his life in Lonaconing. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna Florence (Dawson) McKenzie; four sons, Lorraine Dawson, Roy McKenzie, Elmer McKenzie, Lonaconing; Marvin McKenzie, Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. George Nicol, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Norris George, Baltimore; 13 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rella MacNamara, and one brother, Urban McKenzie, both of Lonaconing. He was a veteran of World War I, belonged to the United Mine Workers while working in the coal mines, and was a member of Local 1874 TWUA while at the Celanese. Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at the residence. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 8, 1950
[Charlestown is in Allegany Co., MD]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Barbara
Mrs. Barbara McKenzie, an aged and respected lady of near Pocahontas, Pa., died Friday, March 24. Her maiden name was Barbara Engle. She married John McKenzie when about 18 years old. She was the mother of 14 children, 4 of whom survive her, Jeremiah, Patrick, Francis and Sarah. The latter is the wife of Henry Finzel and mother of the Hon. P. E. Finzel. The deceased has been a widow for 42 years, and was born on April 15, 1818, being nearly 87 years of age. She had ?? grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of the Roman Catholic church and was much respected by all who knew her. Her remains were laid to rest in the Beal cemetery, Sunday, March 26. Jerry, Patrick and Francis, her sons, her son-in-law and two grandsons acted as honorary pallbearers.
Evening Times, Cumberland, March 28, 1905
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Mrs. Barbara
News was received here of the death of Mrs. Barbara McKenzie on Friday last at the home of her son, Mr. Jeremiah McKenzie, near Sand Patch, Pa, after a short illness from old age and general debility. Mrs. McKenzie was one of the oldest ladies of that vicinity, being in her 87th year at time of her death and was well known and highly respected bv the older population of Frostburg and vicinity. The funeral took place Sunday morning, the remains being interred in the cemetery near the home of the deceased, well-known as the McKenzie burying ground. Mrs. McKenzie is survived by one son and several daughters residing in that vicinity. The deceased was well known at this place having traveled through here for many years selling farm produce.
Article appeared in The Evening Times on March 28, 1905 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Barry Richard
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, for Barry Richard McKenzie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William McKenzie of Waverly, Iowa. The baby was born at Mercy Hospital, Monday morning and died the same afternoon. The Rev. J. D. Mahoney of St. Mary's Catholic Church officiated and burial was in Babyland at Harlington Cemetery. Mr. McKenzie is employed at the John Deere factory in Waterloo, Ia., and they have lived in Waverly the past year. The infant was the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Lee McKenzie, Berlin R.D. 2, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raupauch of Glencoe.
Meyersdale Republican, September 23, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Bernard
Bernard V. McKenzie, 63, of Berea, Ohio, formerly of Gilmore, died yesterday at Berea General Hospital. Born at Gilmore, he was the son of the late Leo McKenzie and Nora (Coleman) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a state employe and maintenance man at Berea High School. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church there. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alvina (Lineweiber) McKenzie; four sons, Patrick McKenzie, William McKenzie, Richard McKenzie and Charles McKenzie, all of Berea; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Haynik, Cleveland; Mrs. Dorothy Chismar, Berea; two brothers, Joseph McKenzie. Brentwood; Robert McKenzie, Gilmore; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Shoemaker, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Mary Monroe, Gilmore, and five grandchildren. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Berea. Interment will be there. Friends are being received at the Baker Funeral Home, Berea.
The Cumberland News, August 14, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Bertha Johnson
MEYERSDALE-Mrs. Bertha McKenzie, 86, of Meyersdale RD I, died Tuesday at her home. Born in Garrett County, Md., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maggie (Bittner) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, William McKenzie. Surviving are a son, Eugene McKenzie, Boynton, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Knepp, Meyersdale, and Mrs. Ellis Sturtz, both of Meyersdale RD 4; seven grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Richard McKenzie, RD 2, Frostburg. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 7 p. m. today. The rosary will be recited there at 7:30 p. m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted there Friday at 10 a. m. by Rev. John Orlando. Interment will be in Pocahontas Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, September 11, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Mrs. Blanche Crowe McKenzie
(Courtesy of Byron Schulten)
McKENZIE, Mrs. Blanche Crowe
MRS. GEORGE C. McKENZIE
FLINTSTONE—Mrs. Blanche (Crowe) McKenzie, 83, of here, died yesterday in the Cumberland Nursing Home.
A native of Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Margaret (MeKenzie) Crowe.
Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church for 43 years.
Surviving are her husband, George C. McKenzie; five daughters, Mrs. Mabel Fisher, Frostburg; Mrs. Grace Krumbine, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Mary C. Roland, Flintstone; Mrs. Pearl Lough, Baltimore; and Mrs. Jenevieve Schaffer, Portage, Ind.; one son, George L. McKenzie, Baltimore; one sister, Mrs. Loretta Baker, Frostburg; one brother, Wilbur Crowe, Midland; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church Wednesday at 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Frostburg.
A Christian Wake service will be conducted tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Monday, 29 January 1973, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted June 20, 2010
McKENZIE, Charles Henry
Frostburg, Nov. 4 — Charles Henry McKenzie, 65, a retired clay miner, died yesterday at his home, 50 Centennial Street, after an illness of two months. Besides his wife, the former Miss Anna Warner, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Nazelrod, Cumberland; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ellis Yates, at home; one sister, Mrs. Charles Bolden, Meyersdale; and six brothers, Jashua, Louis, and William, Deal, Pa.; Thomas, Finzel; Francis, Sand Patch; and Joseph, this city. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 4, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Clarence Alvin
Clarence Alvin McKenzie, 51, of Amcelle Acres, died Friday night at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day. He had been in ill health six months. A native of Avilton, he was a son of the late Zach and Lillian Steinla McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a member of St. Ambrose's Catholic Church of Cresaptown and was employed at Jimmy's Market. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ora F. (Lease) McKenzie; five daughters, Mrs. Jackie Juliano, at home; Mrs. Marion Herring, Amcelle Acres; Mrs. Wayne Johnson, Oakland; Mrs. William Senn, RD 1, Ridgeley; and Miss Rebecca Ann McKenzie, at home; two sons, Richard and James McKenzie, both of Amcelle Acres; two brothers, Elmer McKenzie, Auburn, Wash.; and James McKenzie, Bradenton, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Ernest Slider, Oldtown, and five grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where the family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home today. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Ambrose's Catholic Church, and interment will be in the Lease Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, August 15, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Coby J.
Frostburg - Cobey J. McKenzie, 49, of Beall School Road, Garrett Co., died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been a patient for eight days. Born in Garrett County, he was a son of the late Noah and Inez (Minick) McKenzie. A former employe of Morris Motor Express, he was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Grantsville American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Henrietta (Robison) McKenzie; two brothers, Leo McKenzie, RD 2, Frostburg, and Clinton McKenzie, here; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Spiker, Midland; Mrs. Bertha Garlitz, RD 2; Mrs. Mabel Rush, here; and Mrs. Pearl Garlitz, Avilton; and a number of nieces and nephews. The body will be at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received after 3 p.m. tomorrow.
The Cumberland News, December 13, 1974
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010
McKENZIE, Dale Francis
MEYERSDALE - Dale Francis McKenzie, 12-year-old son of Harold and Dorothy Irene (Mull) McKenzie, of here, died Saturday enroute to Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. A native of Mt. Savage, the boy had been ill only several days, and was a patient in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother, Robert V. McKenzie, at home; a sister, Judy Ann McKenzie, at home, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mull, Wellersburg. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a. m. at St Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa., by Rev. Joseph M. O'Toole, pastor. Interment will be in Finzel Cemetery. The body is at the Price Funeral Home here.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 9, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Dealie Meese
Mrs. Dealie McKenzie, 68, wife of Joseph R. McKenzie, died suddenly at her home on Route 1, Salisbury, on Sunday, March 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Mrs. McKenzie had had high blood pressure for some time, but was apparently in good health. She was preparing to go to church when death came upon her. She was born in Garrett County, Maryland, just across the line from Greenville Township, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Meese. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ella Urich, Somerset; Mrs. Edna McKenzie, Frostburg; and Mrs. Clara Layton, at home; one son, Fred McKenzie of Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Blocher, Salisbury; Mrs. George Arnold, Frostburg, and Mrs. Harvey Knepp, Route 1, Salisbury, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in the Catholic Church of Frostburg on Wednesday, March 6th, at 9:00 a.m. Interment in the Church cemetery in charge of R. Reich & Son, Meyersdale morticians.
Meyersdale Republican, March 7, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Ellen
A great deal of sympathy was heard expressed here last Friday upon receipt of intelligence relative to the death of Mrs. Ellen, wife of Mr. Joshua McKenzie, at her home in Cumberland. Mrs. McKenzie was a resident of Frostburg until about a year ago, when she removed to Cumberland. Deceased was about fifty years of age and leaves a husband and a large family of children to mourn their loss. Mrs. McKenzie was a sister of Mrs. John G. Merrbach and Mrs. George Knoyer, both of this place. Mrs. Jake Powers and Mrs. Patrick Connelly, her daughters, reside here. The funeral will take place in St. Michael's Catholic cemetery at this place, the remains being brought here over the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 14, 1905
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Elzie Lewis
Elzie Lewis McKenzie, Sand Patch, died from pneumonia in the Hazel McGilvery Hospital at 1 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15. He was born in Greenville Township, Nov. 14, 1909, the son of William and Bertha (Johnson) McKenzie. He is survived by his mother and these brothers and sisters: Elmer U., Boynton; Frank W., Meyersdale RD 3; Eugene, at home; Mrs. Ellis Sturtz, Meyersdale, and Mrs. Ellis Knepp, Sand Patch, RD 1. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30, in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, by Father O'Toole. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of W. C. Price & Son.
Meyersdale Republican, December 16, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Emma Amanda Wertz
CUMBERLAND - Emma Amanda McKenzie, 75, of Pinto, Cumberland, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, in her residence, the same house where she was born. Born on Aug. 4, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Elizabeth Mae (Schultz) Wertz. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Joseph McKenzie, on Dec. 23, 1992. Mrs. McKenzie attended Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown. She was a homemaker. Surviving are one son, Richard D. McKenzie, Pinto; a brother, Samuel E. Wertz, Lewes, Del.; two grandchildren, Gary Matthew McKenzie, Bowmans Addition, and Michelle Renee Harris, Cumberland; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted in Sunset Memorial Park on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Father Robert McCreary officiating. Interment will follow. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit, 600 Memorial Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502. The Hafer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cumberland Times News, February 18, 1997
(Courtesy of Betty Smith)
Posted July 7, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Ethel F. Garlitz
Frostburg - Mrs. Ethel F. McKenzie, 74, of Star Route, Frostburg, died Thursday at her home. Her husband, Sebastian McKenzie, preceded her in death. A native of Avilton, Mrs. McKenzie was a daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Hetz) Garlitz. She is survived by three sons, Paul E. McKenzie and Gerald N. McKenzie, both of Star Route, Frostburg, and Jesse A. McKenzie, Bedford, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. James Maust, Avilton; Mrs. William Warner, Mrs. Norman Pollalo and Mrs. James Vivian, all of Bedford, Ohio, and Mrs. Frank 0. Grince, Frostburg Star Route; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Miller, Lonaconing; and six grandchildren. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton, and the Confraternity of Christain Wives and Mothers. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville. A funeral mass will be celebrated today at 9 a.m. in St. Ann's Church by Rev. Conrad Raffel, OFM, Cap. of SS Peter and Paul's Church, Cumberland. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland News, October 2, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Miss Frances M.
FROSTBURG - Miss Frances M. McKenzie, 76, formerly of Frostburg, died yesterday. Born in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late George and Rose (Robeson) McKenzie. Miss McKenzie was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Pearl Griffith, Frostburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home tomorrow at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Johnson, John Blank, Herman Dishong, Robert Grant, Thomas Cumiskey III, and George H. Griffith. A Christian Wake Service will be conducted in the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, February 22, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Francis
Meyersdale, June 17 - Francis McKenzie, 93 years old, well known farmer of Greenville township, died Tuesday evening at his home following a six months illness. He is survived by eight children, including Mrs. Charles Bolden, Joshua, William, Francis and Lewis MeKenzie, all of Meyersdale. The funeral mass will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's Church at Pocahontas.
Wednesday, June 17, 1936, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Francis J.
Francis J. McKenzie, 78, of Meyersdale, R.D. 3, died unexpectedly at his home in Greenville Township. A former school teacher, he was employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 25 years. A number of nieces and nephews survive.
Wednesday, December 6, 1961, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Frank
Mrs. Milton Younkin received word last week of the death of her brother, Frank McKenzie, a native of Garrett County, who died at his home at Orange, Tex., Sunday, Mar. 14. A shipyard carpenter, Mr. McKenzie had resided in Texas 50 years. He visited here about 13 years ago for the last time. He was the son of the late John and Sara McKenzie. Interment took place at Orange. Surviving are four sisters - Mrs. Milton Younkin, Grantsville; Mrs. Ruth Carey, Orange; Mrs. Allen Baker, Frostburg, and Mrs. Bruce Robinson, Hancock; and by four brothers - John McKenzie, Tyrone, Pa.; Joseph McKenzie, Cumberland; Jacob McKenzie, Frostburg; and James McKenzie, Mt. Zion.
Meyersdale Republican, March 25, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 19, 2009
McKENZIE, Frank C.
FROSTBURG — Frank C. McKenzie Sr., 46, of 33 Beall Street, died yesterday in West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown. Born here, he was a son of the late James H. and Jeanetta (Painter) McKenzie. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of John R. Fairgrieve Post 2462, VFW, and Local Union 616. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary (Platter) McKenzie; three sons, Frank McKenzie Jr., here, and Kenneth McKenzie and Michael McKenzie, both at home; two daughters, Mrs. Marteni Steel, Laurel, and Mrs. Sherri Lynn Crowe, Zihlman; four brothers, Lawrence McKenzie, Glenn McKenzie, Edgar McKenzie, and James McKenzie, all of here; nine sisters, Mrs. Freda Wiley, Los Angeles; Mrs. Leota Wampler, Manassas, Va.; Mrs. Evelyn Lowe, Baltimore; Mrs. Agnes McKenzie and Mrs. Beulah McKenzie, both of Akron, O.; Jeanetta Yoder, Glen Burnie; Mrs. Imogene Snyder, Washington; Mrs. Joy Perkins, Midland, and Mrs. Mabel Beechie, Vale Summit. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted at 2 p. m. Thursday in Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Rev. Merle Correll will officiate and interment will be in Zion Cemetery. Graveside rites will be conducted by members of Farrady Post 24, American Legion, Frostburg. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the service.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 19, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Frank E.
Meyersdale, Pa., July 5 - Lightning killed Frank E. McKenzie, 40, and injured two of his children today as the group took protection from a thunderstorm under a tree. The injured are Ernest, 14, and Rodger, 9. Both are in Meyersdale Community Hospital. McKenzie and the two boys were operating a tractor on his farm here when the storm broke.
The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, July 6, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Gallitzen Leo
Gallitzen Leo McKenzie, 67, of Fairgo, died this morning in Sacred Heart Hospital shortly after being admitted. He had been in failing health for a year and a half. He was born in Cresaptown, the son of the late Samuel and Alice (Winters) McKenzie. His wife is Mrs. Marie H. (Goldsworthy) McKenzie. Besides his widow, he is survived by four sons, Virgil D., Paul W. and George V. McKenzie, all of Fairgo, and Garland R. McKenzie, Potomac Park; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Weber this city, and 16 grandchildren. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was a veteran of World War I. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 9, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2010
McKENZIE, George
Meyersdale, September 7 - George McKenzie, 66, was instantly killed Tuesday afternoon while enroute to his home at Deal, eight miles east of here, when his car was forced from the highway a short distance from Pittsburg by a machine whose driver did not stop.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 7, 1932
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted Juy 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Gertrude A. McKenzie
Frostburg - Mrs. Gertrude A. McKenzie, 79, of 73 Ormond Street, died yesterday in the Western Maryland Center, Hagerstown, Md. A native of Avilton, she was a daughter of the late Cletus T. and Martha (Hetz) McKenzie. Her husband, Patrick R. McKenzie, preceded her in death. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Sodality, and Women of the Moose. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Olive Johnson, here; Mrs. Patricia Shockey, Meyersdale, Pa.; Miss Dolores McKenzie, at home; a niece, Mrs. Helen Naughton, whom she raised, here; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Timney, Navora, Ohio; Mrs. Eleanor Broadwater, Canton, Ohio; a brother, Corey McKenzie, here; and two grandchildren. The body will be returned to the Durst Funeral Home, here.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 22, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Grace Michaels Jeffries
Frostburg - Mrs. Grace McKenzie, 75, Sand Spring, died last night at her residence. She had been in ill health for ten years. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Margaret (McBride) Michaels. Her husband, John McKenzie, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are three sons, John McKenzie, Francis McKenzie, and Eugene McKenzie, all of RD 2, Frostburg; six daughters, Mrs. Tillman Jones, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Gilbert Pfitzenmayer, Ellerslie; Mrs. Marian Minnick, Mrs. Raymond Raley, and Mrs. Ernest Femi, all of RD 2, Frostburg; and Mrs. Hilda Wolford, Cumberland; two step-sons, Irvin McKenzie, Pottsville, Pa., and Anthony McKenzie, RD 2, Frostburg; seven step-daughters, Mrs. Fred Cain, Akron; Mrs. George Cutter, Midlothian; Mrs. Della Connors and Mrs. William Durkins, both of Eckhart; Mrs. John Raley, Vale Summit; Mrs. Margaret Mellott, RD 2, Frostburg; and Mrs. Charles Shriver, Frostburg; 44 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 33 step-grandchildren, and 46 step-great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, 60 West Main Street, where the family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 21, 1965
[Grace was previously married to Leroy Jeffries.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
McKENZIE, Harley
Harley McKenzie, Sr., 81, of Springs Road, died July 5, 1984, at Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home. Born in Grantsville, Md., he was a son of the late Henry McKenzie and Ellen (Folk) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was an area coal miner for 26 years and was a production worker for Harbison-Walker Refractories for 22 years. He was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary R. (Wiley) McKenzie; three sons, Harley McKenzie, Jr. and Robert L. McKenzie, both of Grantsville, Md.; Ronald L. McKenzie, Elkins W.Va., two daughters, Mrs. Betty Maust, Grantsville, Md.; Mrs. Patty Carver, Cumberland, Md.; a brother, Roy McKenzie, North Industry, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Zimmerman, Uniontown; Mrs. Mabel Green, Cowen W.Va., and Mrs. Nellie Kinsinger, Confluence; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were conducted at Maranatha Church with the Rev. William Ferguson and Rev. Dewayne Johnson officiating. Interment was in Grantsville Cemetery. The Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, was in charge of arrangements.
The Republic, July 12, 1984
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009
McKENZIE, T-Cpl. Harry T.
Killed - T-Cpl. Harry T. McKenzie, 29, of Frostburg, in Germany, April 18. Cpl. McKenzie was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah McKenzie of Big Savage Mountain, near Frostburg. He is reported to have been killed in a vehicular accident. He served with a Post Office unit in the Ninth Army. A former employe of the Potomac Edison Company, Cpl. McKenzie was inducted into the Army September 4, 1942, and went overseas in February, 1944. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Besides his parents, Cpl. McKenzie is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Norman McKenzie, Leo McKenzie, both of Garrett County; Clinton McKenzie, Cresaptown; Cpl. Stanley McKenzie and Pvt. Cobey McKenzie, both attached to the Field Artillery in Germany; Mrs. Henry Spiker, Midland; Mrs. Bertha Garlitz, Mrs. Mabel Rush, both of Garrett County; Miss Pearl McKenzie, at home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 7, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Sgt. Harry T.
Frostburg, July 11 — Details of the death of Sgt. Harry T. McKenzie, son of Mrs. Inez McKenzie, Route 2, Frostburg, were received recently from Lieut. Col. Stephen P. Kenney, Army Corps chaplain. He told Mrs. McKenzie her son died of injuries received in a truck accident in Holland. He met his death, the letter stated, about ftve o'clock in the afternon of April 18, 1945. He and another man left the unit area in a truck for assignment in connection with their duties. The following morning they had not returned. A search party was dispatched to cover the roads the men would have traveled. The wrecked truck was located but there was no trace of the two men. Every hospital in the area was contacted. In the course of this checkup it was learned that Sgt. McKenzie had succumbed at a military hospital, where he was taken after the accident. The Rev. Father Kenney stated that no details of the accident have so far been ascertained. He informed Mrs. McKenzie that her son was buried April 23 in a single grave which was blessed prior to his interment, in a military cemetery, near Margraten, Holland, with the complete burial rites of the Catholic church. Before his induction into military service, McKenzie was employed by the Frostburg branch of the Potomac Edison Company.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 11, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Henry Leo
HAGERSTOWN - Henry Leo McKenzie, 56, of 402 Mitchell Avenue, died Monday at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg. A native of Frostburg, he was a son of the late Leonard and Edna (Smith) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a farmer and meat cutter and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Donna Shriver, Frostburg; Mrs. Carolyn Shoemake, Jessup; Mrs. Debra Carder, Cresaptown; a son, James L. McKenzie, Frostburg; seven sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Lapp and Miss Mary McKenzie, both of Cresaptown; Mrs. Anna Mae Brode, Frostburg; Mrs. Helen Baker, Cumberland; Mrs. Alice Albright, Finzel; Mrs. Edna McCurry, Beltsville; Mrs. Mildred Middleton, Detroit; Mich.; three brothers, Francis McKenzie, Finzel; Irvin McKenzie, Mt. Savage; Eugene McKenzie, Pasadena; and eight grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Rest Haven Funeral Home where a service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. today. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, here.
The Cumberland News, May 8, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Howard W.
GRANTSV1LLE - Howard W. McKenzie, 65, of Star Route, Grantsville, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born here, he was a son of the late Henry and Ellen (Folk) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church al Jennings. Surviving are his widow, Vera (Wilburn) McKenzie, Wheaton; two sons, Rodney H. and Wayne L. McKenzie, both of RD 1, Monrovia, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Ellen A. McKenzie, Miami, Fla.; two brothers, Harley, of here, and Roy McKenzie, North Industry, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Kinsinger, Confluence, Pa.; Mrs. Mabel Barnett, Cowan, W.Va., and Mrs. Myrtle Zimmerman, Scottdale, Pa., and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. by Rev. James Mitchell. Burial will be in Grantsville Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, November 18, 1977
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 27, 2009
McKENZIE, Hubert N.
FROSTBURG - Hubert N. (Bud) McKenzie, 73, of Finzel, died yesterday in West Virginia Medical Center, Morgantown. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Clarence and Louella (Steinla) McKenzie. He was a retired employe of the Grantsville Branch of the Liberty Trust Co. and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Pa. Mr. McKenzie is survived by four sons: John McKenzie, William McKenzie, both of Frostburg; Jerome McKenzie, Finzel; and James McKenzie, Hancock; six daughters: Mrs. Mary Anges Burner, Mrs. Catherine Twigg, Mrs. Juanita Kelsay and Mrs. Carol Frost, all of Frostburg; and Mrs. Wilda Deal, Meyersdale; and Mrs. Judy Rodeheaver, Friendsville; sisters Mrs. Gladys Ravenscroft, Mrs. Mary Layman and Mrs. Evelyn Winners, all of Frostburg: three brothers, Arthur McKenzie, and Carroll McKenzie, both of Frostburg and John McKenzie, Grantsville, and 20 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer-Sower Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 6, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Hugh J.
FROSTBURG — Hugh J. McKenzie, 60, Foundry Row, Mt. Savage, died yesterday at his home after an extended illness. Born in Greenville Township, Pa., June 21, 1901, he was a son of Joshua and Amanda Arklie McKenzie. His wife, Marcella Baer, preceded him in death. He was a retired miner. Surviving are two sons, Norwood McKenzie, Baltimore, and Donald E. McKenzie, Chanute AFB, Illinois; three daughters, Mrs. William Timney, Moscow; Mrs. John Fretwell, Baltimore; and Mrs. Shirley Adams, Pittsburgh; two brothers, Raymond McKenzie, of Ohio, and Harold McKenzie, Meyersdale; six sisters, Mrs. Eva Werner, Bowling Green; Mrs. Elsie Landis, Boswell, Pa.; Mrs. Ruth Hostetler and Mrs. Beda Weimer, both of Meyersdale, Mrs. Edna McKenzie, Rocksville, Ohio; and Mrs. Zelma Werner, Finzel. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 9, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Ida Mae Wilhelm
Grantsville - Mrs. Ida M. McKenzie, 79, died yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland.
Born in Avilton, she was a daughter of the late Olen and Kathryn (Garlitz) Wilhelm. She was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church and the Confratrenity of Christian Wives and Mothers.
Surviving are her husband, Harry McKenzie; three sons, Lemuel McKenzie, Mianm, Fla.; Clinton J. McKenzie, Grantsville, and Gordon McKenzie, Baltimore; a daughter, Mrs. Kathryn OpRourke, Lonaconing; five brothers, Leonard, Thomas, Floyd and Asa Wilhelm, Avilton, and Julius McKenzie [sic], National Highway; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Russell, Barton; Mrs. Meta Seiforth, Frostburg; Mrs. Mary Broadwater, Avilton and Mrs. Elisabeth Gerlac, Sykesvill; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
The body is at the Newman Funeral Home where friends will be receive from 7 to 9 pm today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The rosary will be recited there tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
Requiem mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church and burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery.
July 6, 1970, Cumberland Evening Times
McKENZIE, Mrs. Inez Minnick
FROSTBURG - Mrs. Inez McKenzie, 77, of RD 2, Frostburg, died in War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, yesterday where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Annie (Rainer) Minnick. Her husband, Noah McKenzie, preceded her in death. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Francis Garlitz, RD 2, Frostburg; Mrs. Henry Spiker, Midland; Mrs. Joseph Garlitz, Avilton, and Mrs. Mabel Rush, Frostburg; four sons, Leo McKenzie and Cobey McKenzie, both of RD 2, Frostburg; Stanley McKenzie, Star Route, Frostburg, and Clinton McKenzie, Frostburg; a brother, John Minnick, RD 2, Frostburg; 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, March 4, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2009
McKENZIE, Irvin E.
FROSTBURG — Irvin E. (Lindy) McKenzie, 44, died Wednesday at his home in Baltimore. He was a son of Mary (Freal) McKenzie and the late Edward J. McKenzie, Frostburg. He served with the Marines during World War II. He is survived by his widow, Dorothy (Brashere) McKenzie; two sons, Randolph McKenzie and Joseph McKenzie; two daughters, Miss Patti Ann McKenzie and Mrs. Linda Kozlewski, all of Baltimore; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Canning, Chicago, and Mrs. Anna Jane Filer, Carlos; two brothers, Robert E. McKenzie and William A. McKenzie, Frostburg, and one grandchild. The body is at the Kacorowski Funeral Home, 2525 Fleet Street, Baltimore. Interment will be in Baltimore National Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, August 14, 1970
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Irvin J.
Finzel - Irvin J. McKenzie, 54, was found dead near his home yesterday. He was last seen on Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities, who said he died of natural causes. A native of Finzel, he was a son of Mrs. Luella (Steinla) McKenzie, and the late Clarence J. McKenzie. Besides his mother, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Ravenscroft, of Finzel; Mrs. Mary Layman and Mrs. Evelyn Winner, both of Frostburg; four brothers, Hubert, Arthur, Carroll and Carlton McKenzie, all of Finzel. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg.
The Cumberland News, January 4, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, James F.
GRANTSVILLE - James F. McKenzie, retired farmer, died yesterday at the Evans Nursing Home in Oakland. Born in Avilton, he was a son of Isadore and Henrietta McKenzie, and was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Avilton. His wife, Mrs. Emma (Gray) McKenzie, preceded him in death. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Albert Garlitz, Star Route, Frostburg, and a sister, Mrs. Rachel Miller, of Pennsylvania. The body is at the home of his daughter. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Requiem mass will be celebrated at St. Anne's Church by Rev. Leiter, OFM Cap., and interment will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 15, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, James L.
OAKLAND - James L. McKenzie, 74, died at the Kiser Nursing Home yesterday following an illness of five weeks. He was born in Garrett county, January 16, 1879, a son of the late Sandres McKenzie and Mrs. Rhoda (Chaney) McKenzie. His mother is also a patient in the Home. He was a member of St. Anne's Church, Avilton. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a brother, Raymond McKenzie, Lonaconing, and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Durst, Grantsville, and Mrs. Mary Cochrane, Salisbury. Services will be held at St. Anne's Church tomorrow at 10 a.m. with Rev. H. Hilleary Lehr, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the Winterberg Funeral Home, Grantsville.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 2, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, James M.
James M. McKenzie, 75, died Thursday at his home in Greenville township near Pocahontas. He was a native of Somerset County and the son of the late Ambrose and Rachel Long McKenzie. Besides his wife Rebecca, he leaves these children: Herbert and Walbert, Meyersdale; Elmer and Robert and Mrs. Mary Blank, Mt. Savage, Md.; Augustus, Glencoe; James, Cleveland, Ohio; and Mrs. Viola Zwiebuck, Akron, Ohio.He also leaves 38 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was a farmer. Funeral mass was held this morning at St. Mary's Church at Pocahontas, the Rev.Stritmaiter, officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Saturday, January 14, 1939, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, James N.
FROSTBURG — James N. McKenzie, 69, of Finzel Road, died yesterday in Meyersdale (Pa.) Community Hospital where he was admitted Monday. A former clay miner, he had been in failing health two years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs Oma (Caton) McKenzie; three sons, James C. McKenzie, Finzel; George W. McKenzie, at home; Jack H. McKenzie, Baltimore; four daughters, Mrs. Leonard Shockey, Finzel; Mrs. George Raley, Baltimore, and Mrs. Lester Weimer and Mrs. Stanley Hartman, both of Cumberland, 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, February 28, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, John
Meyersdale, Pa., Dec. 9 - Services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p. m., at the White Oaks Evangelical and Reformed Church for John McKenzie, 75, a retired merchant of Greenville Township, who died Thursday night at his home after an illness of three months. The Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger will officiate and internment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. McKenzie was a native of Greenville Township, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Emerick) McKenzie. Surviving are three children, Edward McKenzie, this place; Mrs. David Wilhelm and Mrs. Eleanor Steinly, both of Meyersdale; a brother, William McKenzie, Frostburg; a half-brother, James Baker, Meyersdale; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three children are deceased.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 10, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, John A.
Meyersdale - John A. McKenzie, 67, died yesterday in the Meyersdale Community Hospital. He was born near here on April 8, 1900, and was a son of the late Sampson and Barbara Ebaugh McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel Orndoff McKenzie; two sons, John A. McKenzie, Jr., Salisbury; James McKenzie, Dodge City, Kansas; a daughter, Mrs. Roy Kane, Wilmington; five brothers, Thomas A., Simon P., both of Meyersdale; Leo G., Meadville; Edward, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Robert, Libertyville, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Gates, New Orleans; Miss Catherine, Chicago; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 29, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, John Edward
John Edward McKenzie, 73, brother of Frank and Miss Mary McKenzie, this city, died suddenly this morning at his home in Mt. Savage. He was a retired coal mine operator. Mr. McKenzie belonged to St. Patrick's Catholic church, Mt. Savage, and was a member of the Holy Name Society of the parish. He operated a Mount Savage tavern a number of years ago. Also surviving are five children, John E. McKenzie, Jr., of Eckhart; Mrs. Grover Green and Mrs. William Lancaster, both of Mt. Savage; Mrs. Frederick DeMann, of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Samuel Johnson, of Akron, Ohio; another brother, Washington McKenzie, of Butte, Mont., and one more sister, Mrs. Nora Sherman, of Wheeling.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 18, 1946
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 23, 2010
McKENZIE, Joseph A.
Joseph A. McKenzie, 82, died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ida Reitmeier, 208 Columbia Street. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Enoch and Mary (Adkins) McKenzie. His wife, Cecelia (Whitacre) McKenzie, preceded him in death. Mr. McKenzie was a retired B&O Railroad brakeman, a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Men of LaVale, and St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Besides his sister, he is survived by a son, William P. McKenzie, Potomac Park; two daughters, Mrs. Regina Young and Mrs. Adeline Barham, city; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. Requiem mass will be celebrated Friday at 9 a. m. at St Patrick's Church and interment will follow in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 8:45 p. m.
The Cumberland News, July 13, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2010
McKENZIE, Joseph
Frostburg - Joseph McKenzie, 78, died yesterday at Arlington (Va.) Hospital. Born in Avilton, he was a son of the late Zachary and Margaret (Durst) McKenzie. He was a retired carpenter. His wife, Elizabeth (Finzel) McKenzie, preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Harry McKenzie, and one daughter, Mrs. Melvin Drake, both of Baltimore; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Rachel Diebler, Mrs. Ella Drees, and Mrs. Matilda Warner, all of the Frostburg area. He was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Avilton.The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 25, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Joseph E.
FROSTBURG — Joseph E. McKenzie, 68, of Little Savage Mountain, died suddenly Saturday night at the White Oak Inn near Grantsville. He was a son of the late Francis and Leah Anna (Warner) McKenzie. His wife, Samantha (Warner) McKenzie, preceded him in death. A retired clay miner, he was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church at Avilton, the church's Holy Name Society and the Loyal Order of Moose of Frostburg. Survivors include two sons, Carl and Donald McKenzie, both of RD 2, Frostburg; a daughter, Mrs. Isabelle Durr, Rawlings; a sister, Mrs. Charles Bolden, Meyersdale; a brother, Francis McKenzie, Meyersdale, and a grandchild. A requiem mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church. Interment will be in the Greenville (Pa.) Cemetery. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Manley Broadwater, William Eberly, Roy Winebrenner, Michael Arnone, Orville Minnick and Olivia Fabbri.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 5, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
McKENZIE, Joshua
Meyersdale, Pa., Nov. 12 — Joshua McKenzie, 72, died yesterday following an operation at Miners' Hospital, Frostburg. He was a son of the late Francis and Aleya McKenzie. Surviving are his widow, Amanda Arklie McKenzie, and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Elmer Landis, Boswell; Mrs. Irvin Hostetler, Meyersdale; Mrs. Eva Werner, Cumberland; Hugh McKenzie, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Beda McKenzie, Meyersdale; Mrs. Robert McKenzie, Cumberland; Raymond, Harold and Velma, at home; five brothers, Louis, William, Joseph, Thomas and Francis, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Bolden, Meyersdale. Nineteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 12, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Kevin Patrick
FROSTBURG — Kevin Patrick McKenzie, two-month-old son of John J. and Alice J. (Miller) McKenzie, RD 2, was dead on arrival yesterday at Miners Hospital. Surviving, besides his parents, are two brothers, John M. and David A. McKenzie; a sister, Lisa M. McKenzie, all at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert McKenzie and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, all of Frostburg. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home tomorrow at 9:30 a. m. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, October 25, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Lawrence L.
FROSTBURG - Lawrence L. McKenzie, 63, of 201 Centennial Street, here, died Friday in University Hospital, Baltimore. A native of Garrett County, he was a son of Mrs. Jeanette (Painter) McKenzie, Oakland, and the late James H. McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a retired employe of the Frostburg Streets Department and a member of Faith Independent Baptist Church of Frostburg. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his widow, Mrs. Hazel (Gomer) McKenzie; two daughters, Miss Maxine McKenzie, at home; Mrs. Patsy Leese, here; two sons, Lawrence L. McKenzie Jr., and Donald W. McKenzie, both of Philadelphia; a step son, Karl Spratt, address unknown; three brothers, James McKenzie, Cumberland; Glen McKenzie, Eckhart; Edgar McKenzie, Lonaconing; eight sisters, Mrs. Imogene Snyder, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Joy Perkins, Midland; Mrs. Mabel Beechie, Vale Summit; Mrs. Jeanette Yoder, Baltimore; Mrs. Freida Wiley, Los Angeles; Mrs. Leota Wampler, Wiley Ford; Mrs. Beulah McKenzie and Mrs. Agnes McKenzie, both Akron, Ohio; three grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren. Friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home here from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home tomorrow at l p.m. Rev. Duane C. King will officiate and interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Garrett County.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 4, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Louis
Louis McKenzie, 71 years old, of Avilton, Md., sister of Mrs. Rachel Miller of Connellsville, died at the Miners' Hospital at Frostburg, Md., following an operation.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 17, 1934
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Louis
Louis McKenzie, 80, of 17 Fifth Street, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. A native of this state, he was a son of the late Samuel and Alice (Winter) McKenzie. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bertha Weber, this city, and a brother, Gallitzan McKenzie, Fairgo.The body is at the George Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a.m. by Rev. Paul W. Taylor, pastor of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church of Frostburg. Interment will be in the Porter Cemetery at Eckhart.
The Cumberland Times, March 18, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Lula
DAWSON NEWS - Mrs. Lula McKenzie, wife of John McKenzie, died at her home in Barnum, W. Va, February 5, 1912, age 28 year 9 mo and 26 days. The remains were taken to Cresaptown, where funeral services were conducted by the Rev. S. D. Dawson, in the Cresaptown, ME Church, at 10 am on the 7th, and the body was laid to rest in the Cemetery adjoining the church, by the side of the 4 little children that passed on before her, the last one being buried the 4th of Feb 1912.
She leaves to mourn her departure a husband and two little children besides an aged mother and several sisters and brothers. The high esteem in which she was held was attested by the large concourse of people who attended the funeral through the inclement weather.
Keyser Tribune, February 16, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Lula M. Robeson
AVILTON — Mrs. Lula M. McKenzie, 69, wife of Raymond McKenzie, of here, died yesterday in Miners Hospital, Frostburg, where she had been a patient since November 2. A native of Garrett County, she was born June 14, 1891, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rhoda (Garlitz) Robeson. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church of Avilton and the Christian Mothers of the church. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Gilbert and Paul McKenzie, both at home, and Austin and Leonard McKenzie, both of RD 2, Frostburg; three daughters, Mrs. Cecelia Dugan, Frostburg; Mrs. Ann Fowler, at home, and Mrs. Mary Emma Warnick, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; a brother, Howard Robeson, of here; a sister, Mrs. Emma Winner, Frostburg; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville where the Rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p. m. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a. m. in St. Ann's Church by Rev. Conrad Raffael, OFM, Cap., pastor. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 21, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 31, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Margaret McKenzie
MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Margaret McKenzie, 41, of Lorain, Ohio, formerly of RD 4, Meyersdale, died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lorain, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late Louis and Gertrude (Steinly) McKenzie. She is survived by her husband, Ralph McKenzie; a daughter, Paula Darlene, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Violet Finafore, Fairmont, W. Va.; Mrs. Leola Burkett, Corriganville; Mrs. Frances Lottig, Meyersdale; Mrs. Vincent Gnagey, Dayton, Ohio; and Mrs. Eleanor McKenzie, Lorain; five brothers, Roy McKenzie, Dayton, Ohio; Stanley McKenzie and Max McKenzie, both of Lorain; Albert McKenzie, Wellersburg; and Robert McKenzie, Silver Lake, Indiana. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p. m. The Rev. David Fetter will officiate and interment will be in Greenville Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, December 8, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Martha Ellen Caton
FROSTBURG — Mrs. Martha Ellen McKenzie, 63, Finzel Road, was dead on arrival Thursday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born in Finzel, she was a daughter of the late George and Nancy (Albright) Caton. She was a member of Emmanuel Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, Clarence M. McKenzie, are a daughter, Mrs. Richard Pape, Hagerstown; a son, Clarence McKenzie Jr., Finzel; two brothers, Clifford Caton, Baltimore (sic - only one brother's name appeared in the obit); two sisters, Mrs. Ona McKenzie, Finzel, and Mrs. Walter Baker, Cumberland, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Durst 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. A service will be conducted there Monday at 1:30 p. m. Rev. Emory A. McGraw will officiate and interment will be in Johnson Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, June 10, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Miss Mary
Miss Mary McKenzie, 71, died yesterday at Sylvan Retreat. A native of Finzel, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Hutzell) McKenzie and had been employed as a houseworker. Surviving are two brothers, Louis F. McKenzie, this city, and George W. McKenzie, Washington State, and a sister, Mrs. Nora Sherman, Wheeling, W. Va. The body will remain at the Stein Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 25, 1953
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Mary E. Freal
FROSTBURG - Mrs. Mary E. McKenzie, 82, of 201 McCulloch Street, died yesterday. She had been in failing health for five years. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (McGregor) Freal and was the widow of Edward J. McKenzie. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Canning, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Anna J. Filer, Carlos; two sons, Robert E. and William A. McKenzie, Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Eisentrout, Mrs. Margaret Arnold, here; Mrs. Helen Blank, Eckhart, and 11 grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home by Mr. James Pryor. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Lafe L. McKenzie, Eugene McKenzie, Francis McKenzie, Reges McKenzie, William Wright and David Freal.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 24, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Noah A
MEYERSDALE, Pa. — Noah A. McKenzie, 76, of here, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born near Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Patrick and Rachel Hutzell McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a retired coal miner and was a member of Amity United Church of Christ. His wife, Annie (Housel) McKenzie, died in 1954. He is survived by four children, W. Homer, RD 3, Meyersdale; Mrs. Evelyn Bolden and Orland McKenzie, both of here, and Harry McKenzie, Rockville, Md.; three brothers, Sebastian and Patick, both of Frostburg, and Jesse McKenzie, of RD 3, Meyersdale; two sisters, Miss Myrtle McKenzie and Mrs. Orpha Brown, both of RD 3, Meyersdale, and two grandchildren. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home after 2 p. m. today. Services will be conducted there Saturday; burial, Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 17, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Noah
FROSTBURG — A requiem Mass was celebrated yesterday morning in St. Michael's Catholic Church for Noah McKenzie, 82, retired Garrett County farmer, who died Saturday at the home of his son, Norman McKenzie, near Johnson. Interment was in the family cemetery in Garrett County. Pallbearers were Roy Winebrenner, Orville and Edward Minnick, and Byard, Orville and Ralph McKenzie.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 2, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Norman E.
GRANTSVILLE - Norman E. McKenzie, 55, Rockville, formerly of RD, Frostburg, died Sunday at Washington Hospital, Takoma Park. Born in Garrett County, April 29, 1906, he was a son of Inez (Minnick) McKenzie and the late Noah McKenzie. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Rockville. A cabinet maker, he was employed by Contempo Associates, Rockville. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lena (Brown) McKenzie; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Michael, Rockville; four brothers, Leo and Cobey McKenzie, both of RD, Frostburg; Clinton McKenzie, Frostburg, and Stanley McKenzie, Star Route, Frostburg; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Spiker, Midland; Mrs. Bertha Garlitz, RD, Frostburg; Mrs. Pearl Garlitz, RD, Lonaconing; and Mrs. Mabel Rush, Frostburg; and two grandchildren. The body will be at the Newman Funeral Home here. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a. m. in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg, by Rev. Regis F. Larkin, assistant pastor. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where the Rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 28, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Mrs. Oma Alice Caton
FROSTBURG — Mrs. Oma Alice (Caton) McKenzie, 72, Finzel Road, Garrett County, died yesterday in Western Maryland Hospital, Hagerstown, where she had been a patient for several weeks. Born in Somerset County, she was a daughter of the late George and Nancy (Albright) Caton. Her husband, James Noah McKenzie, preceded her in death. She was a member of Emmanuel Methodist Church. Mrs. McKenzie is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lester Winter and Mrs. Stanley Hartman, both of Cumberland; Mrs. Leonard Shockey, Frostburg; and Mrs. Clara Roby, Baltimore; three sons, James C. McKenzie and George W. McKenzie, both of Frostburg; and Jack H. McKenzie, Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. Walter Baker, Cumberland; a brother, Elmo Caton, Baltimore; 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, July 18, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Raymond F.
Raymond F. McKenzie, 85, Grantsville, died April 27, 1971, in Miners Hospital, Frostburg. Born in Garrett County, Md., he was a son of the late Sandres and Annie (Chaney) McKenzie. His wife, the former Lula Robinson, preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton. Surviving are four sons, Gilbert and Paul McKenzie, Avilton, Md.; Austin and Leonard McKenzie, Finzel, Md.; three daughters, Mrs. Cecelia Dugan, Frostburg; Mrs. Ann Fowler, Avilton; and Mrs. Mary Emma Warnick, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; also 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mary J. Cochran of St. Paul. Requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock, Friday morning in St. Ann's Church. Interment in the parish cemetery, under the direction of Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville.
Meyersdale Republican, April 29, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Raymond M.
MEYERSDALE — Raymond M. McKenzie, 52, Lorraine, Ohio, a former resident of Meyersdale, died Monday at a Lorraine hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Meyersdale, a son of the late Lewis and Gertrude (Stanley) McKenzie. Surviving are his wife, Alice (Ravenscraft) McKenzie; two stepsons, John Lottig, Amherst, Ohio, and Donald F. Lottig, Tiffin, Ohio; a step-daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Walter, Tiffin; four brothers, Robert, Silver Lake, Ind.; Stanley, Sheffield, Ohio; Roy, Dayton, Ohio; and Albert McKenzie, Wellersburg; five sisters, Mrs. Patsy Finnamore, Fairmont, W. Va.; Mrs. Irvin Burkett, Corriganville; Mrs. Francis Baker, Meyersdale; Mrs. Hayward Shaw, Elyria, Ohio; and Mrs. Alda Gnagey, Dayton; and five grandchildren. The body will be at the Price Funeral Home here after Thursday at 11 a. m. A service will be held there Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Charles Staub and burial will be at White Oak Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 28, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Robert P.
MT. SAVAGE — Robert P. McKenzie, 64, a former resident, died last night in Springfield State Hospital, Sykesville. Born in Finzel, he was a son of the late James and Rebecca (Bolden) McKenzie. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Rebecca (Miller) McKenzie, of RD 1, Boyds, Montgomery County; a son, Blaine W. McKenzie, RD 1, Hyndman, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Goetz, RD 1, Boyds, and Mrs. Doris Swearman, Irwin, Pa., 12 grandchildren and a number of brothers and sisters in this area. The body is at the Hilton Funeral Home, Barnesville, Md., where services will be conducted Monday at 10 a. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 7, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Miss Rosella
Funeral services for Miss Rosella McKenzie, 41, who died Wednesday, August 31, at her home in Avilton, Md., after a lingering illness, were held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Father David Dressman officiated at the mass. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Miss McKenzie was a daughter of Mrs. Annie E. Winners McKenzie and the late Lloyd Olin McKenzie. She was born in Frostburg, March 11, 1908. She is survived by her mother, three brothers, Bayard and Howard of Avilton, and Orville McKenzie of Salisbury, and by one sister, Mrs. Roy Brown of Avilton.
Meyersdale Republican, September 8, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
McKENZIE, Samuel Sampson
Samuel S. McKenzie, 84, Civil War veteran and farmer, of near Cresaptown died at three o'clock this morning at his home. Mr. McKenzie is survived by his wife, Alice, and by three sons, Lewis, Walter, and Gallitzin McKenzie. He is also survived by four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hershberger, Mrs. Ira McKenzie, Mrs. Bertha Welch, and Mrs. Nellie McKenzie. One brother, Enoch McKenzie and one sister, Sarah, also survive. Mr. McKenzie was a member of St. Ambrose's Catholic Church of Cresaptown. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 2, 1927
[middle name was Sampson; wife's maiden name was Winter]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 7, 2010
McKENZIE, Mrs. Sarah Gertrude Hartle
MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Sarah Gertrude McKenzie, 64, wife of Thomas A. McKenzie, died yesterday at her home, 401 High Street. A native of Drifting, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Ollinger) Hartle. Mrs. McKenzie was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary here, and was a member of the Ladies' Guild of SS. Phillip and James Catholic Church, the Garden Club and Women's Club. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, James C. and Charles T. McKenzie: a daughter, Mrs. Richard Bolden, all of Meyersdale; three brothers, A. R. and Lawrence Hartle, Meyersdale; and Christ Hartle, Seward; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Beezer, Bradford; Mrs. Charles Hughes, Uniontown; Miss Margaret Hartle, Homestead; and two grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at SS Philip and James church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 10, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
McKENZIE, Stanley
Stanley (Himie) McKenzie, 47, of Star Route, Frostburg, died yesterday at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Washington, D. C. Born near Frostburg, he was he son of the late Noah and Inez (Minnick) McKenzie. Surviving are his widow Evelyn (Broadwater) McKenzie; three brothers, Leo, Clinton and Cobey McKenzie, all of Frostburg; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Spiker, Midland; Mrs. Bertha Garlitz, Frostburg; Mrs. Carl Garlitz, Lonaconing, and Mrs. Mabel Rush, Frostburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a veteran of World War II. The body will be at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. The rosary will be recited Sunday at 8 p. m. A requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a. m. by Rev. Frances Montgomery in St. Michael's Church. Interment, parish cemetery with military honors.
Cumberland Evening Times, July 14, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 18, 2009
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
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
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 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, 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
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