McKENZIE, T

McKENZIE, Mrs. Thelma B. Clark, nee Miller

FROSTBURG — Thelma B. (Miller) Clark McKenzie, 83, of 20107 Quinn Street, Gilmore, died Nov. 3, 1997, at home. Born March 3, 1914, at Pekin, she was a daughter of the late Lonzo and Bridgett (Fitzpatrick) Miller. She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Clark; two brothers, William Miller and Ray Miller; and one sister, Nondis Sabero. She was a member of St. Mary’s of The Annunciation, Lonaconing, and the Senior Citizens of Georges Creek. Surviving are her husband, Roy Clarence McKenzie; two sons, Leon Clark and wife Shirley,Kansas, and Raymond Clark and wife, Shirley, Myersville; a daughter, Thelma Breightner and husband, Henry, Baltimore; eight step-children, Joann Lashbaugh and husband, Edward, Virginia; Shirley Ravenscroft and husband John, Lonaconing; Roy McKenzie and wife LaNita, Midland; Marvin McKenzie and wife Donna, Gilmore; Gary McKenzie and wife Eleanor, Lonaconing; Mark McKenzie, Brooklyn Park; Lewis McKenzie and wife Wilda, Lonaconing; Norman McKenzie, McCoole; one sister, Delores Arnold, Denver, Colo.; half-sister, Maxine Murphy, Westernport; half-brother, Rowe Miller and wife Virginia, Vale Summit; nine grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s of The Annunciation on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. with Father James Hannon, Celebrant. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland. A Christian Wake service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with Sister Marietta Culhane, OSF Pastoral Life Director.
Published in The Cumberland Times-News, November 4, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 11, 2017

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

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

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. 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 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
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
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

CRESAPTOWN - Thomas E. McKenzie, 78, Cresaptown, died Tuesday, June 27, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Feb. 4, 1911, in Cresaptown, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice (Roberson) McKenzie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena C. (Dawson) McKenzie, April 9, 1981. Mr. McKenzie was a retired custodian for the Celanese Fiber Corporation’s Amcelle Plant and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Surviving are six sons, Edward W. McKenzie, Bowman’s Addition; Thomas L. McKenzie, Rawlings; Ronald E. McKenzie and Kenneth L. McKenzie, both of Cumberland; and Joseph M. McKenzie and Donald W. McKenzie, both of Keyser, W.Va.; two daughters, Mary Lechliter, Cumberland; and Kitten McDowell, Potomac Park; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Lease and Theresa McKenzie, both of Cresaptown; and Margaret Clayton, Riverdale; one brother, Clarence McKenzie, Cresaptown; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church by the Rev. DeSales Young. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Cumberland. A Christian wake service will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, June 28, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 7, 2018

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, Thomas Patrick

FROSTBURG - Thomas Patrick McKenzie, 86, of RD 2, Frostburg, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 1991, at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland, where he had been a patient since August 1990. Born Jan. 27, 1905, in Garrett County, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mary (McKenzie) McKenzie. Preceding him in death was his wife, Nellie (Garlitz) McKenzie, on August 10, 1988. Mr. McKenzie was the last survivor of his immediate family. He was a retired farmer and logger and a member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, Frostburg. Surviving him are seven sons, Ralph McKenzie; David McKenzie; Regis McKenzie; Roger McKenzie; Olin McKenzie, all of Frostburg; Joseph McKenzie, Zihlman; Lafe McKenzie, Salisbury, Pa.; four daughters, Thelma Iser, Rawlings; Martha Fadley, Frostburg; Helen Resh, Grantsville; Ora Keister, Frostburg; 33 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville on Monday with a Christian Wake Service at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Saint Michael’s Church. Interment will be at Saint Ann’s Cemetery in Avilton.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Monday, November 18, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 13, 2018

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. Velma Louise Wilson

Velma Louise McKenzie, 90, Frostburg, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at the Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville. Born April 8, 1910, in Garrett County, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Anna May (Crowe) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. McKenzie Sr., in 1984; one daughter, Norma L. Keller; two infant sons, Jackie and Ronnie McKenzie; six brothers, Ivan, Victor, Herbert, Argyl, Jerome "Dan," and George Wilson; one sister, Fern (Wilson) Thomas; and one grandson. She was a homemaker. She attended the Trinity Assembly of God Church, Midlothian, and the Garrett County Senior Citizens. Survivors include three sons, Donald E. McKenzie, Harold L. McKenzie Jr., and Roger D. McKenzie, all of Frostburg; two daughters, Elaine A. McClung, Fort Ashby, W.Va., and Doris L. McKenzie, Frostburg; two sisters, Mabel McKenzie, Frostburg, and Pansy Merrill, Barton; and 21 grandchildren. Friends were received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg. A service was conducted at the Trinity Assembly of God Church earlier today, May 25, with the Rev. Jimmie Blair officiating. Interment was in the Emmanuel Methodist Cemetery, Finzel. Memorials may be directed to the Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home, Grantsville, or Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland.
abt. Tuesday, May 23, 2000; MD Death Notice and Obituary Collection
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 13, 2013

CUMBERLAND - Vera Louise McKenzie, 72, of 60 Allendale Avenue, La Vale, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 1991 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Oct. 9, 1918 in Berlin, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ralph S. and Alda (Brant) Stevanus. Mrs. McKenzie was a retired executive secretary with the Chessie Federal Credit Union in Cumberland. She was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church, La Vale; a volunteer at the Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice; a past president of the La Vale Century Club; and a member of the Garden Club of Cumberland. Her husband, Lawrence R. McKenzie Sr., died in 1985. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Reynolds, Bakersfield, Calif.; Lawrence R. McKenzie Jr., Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Carol Bone Hartman, Petersburg, W.Va.; one sister, Eleanor Weakley, Frederick; three grandchildren, David E. Bone Jr., Virginia Beach, Va.; Robin E. Bolding, Salisbury, Md.; Rodney D. Bone, Dover, Fla.; one great-grandchild, Allison Bone, Cumberland; and several nephews and nieces. Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, Virginia Avenue. Services will be conducted there Tuesday at 11 a.m. by Pastor Charles A. Erzkus. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice Unit.
Cumberland Times-News, Monday, August 26, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 13, 2018

McKENZIE, Mrs Vergie Gertrude Garlitz

Vergie Gertrude McKenzie, 82, Grantsville, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the Dennett Road ManorNursing Home, Oakland. Born Dec. 22, 1917, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella (Hemmings) Garlitz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dayton A. McKenzie, and two sons, Dalton Anthony McKenzie and Patrick James McKenzie. She was a member of Old St. Ann's Catholic Church, Avilton. Survivors include seven sons, John William McKenzie, Brian Francis McKenzie, Edward Julius McKenzie, and Harold Joseph McKenzie, all of Grantsville, Larry David McKenzie, Oakland, and Norman Alfonsis McKenzie, Friendsville; one daughter, Agnes Viola Yutzy, Grantsville, and numerous grand-children and great-grand-children. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann's Shrine, Avilton, on Friday, April 28, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. William Moody as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery.
abt. Tuesday, April 25, 2000; MD Death Notice and Obituary Collection
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 13, 2013

McKENZIE, Mrs. Verna V. Raley

FROSTBURG - Mrs. Verna V. McKenzie, 70, of RD 2, West National Highway, died Monday, Feb. 11, 1991, at Frostburg Community Hospital. Born Mar. 11, 1920 in Finzel, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Barbara (McKenzie) Raley. Her husband, Anthony J. McKenzie, died in 1986. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and a charter member and first president of the Garrett County Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, P. Wayne McKenzie and David M. McKenzie, both of Frostburg; Richard J. McKenzie, Grantsville; four daughters, Mrs. Mary M. Fike, Mrs. Beverly G. Purbaugh, Mrs. Regina M. Buckalew and Mrs. Sally A. Scott, all of Frostburg; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Fate, Silver Spring; Mrs. Dorothy Arnold and Mrs. Evelyn McKenzie, both of Frostburg; 17 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home. A Christian wake service will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church by Msgr. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, will be Richard McKenzie Jr., David W. McKenzie, Brian Fike, Mark Fike, James Purbaugh Jr., Jeffrey Purbaugh, Keith Buckalew, and Jacob Scott.
Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, February 13, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 13, 2018

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, Mrs. Violet Mildred Grove

Mrs. Violet Mildred McKenzie, 66, of 12107 Marigold Avenue Southwest, Potomac Park, died yesterday at her residence. She had been in ill health several months. Born in Avilton, she was a daughter of the late George Grove and Pearl (Robinson) Grove. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the ladies club of the church. She is survived by her husband, Bernard A. McKenzie; two sons, Bernard E. McKenzie, this city, Galen G. McKenzie, Bel Air; two brothers, Cecil G. Grove, Hagerstown; Harold B. Grove, New Waterford, Ohio; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. A wake service will be held at the funeral home tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. The family requests memorials to the Hospice Unit at Sacred Heart Hospital and the American Cancer Society.
Cumberland Evening Times [date of death was July 30, 1980]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2013

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

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. 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, Mrs. Virginia A. Phillips

Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" A. McKenzie, 75, of 5618 Boone Ave., Frederick, died Saturday, May 18, at College View Center, Frederick. She was the wife of Blaine J. McKenzie, whom she married Jan. 1, 1949. Born Sept. 4, 1926, in Washington, she was a daughter of the late Melvin W. and Katherine E. Olden Phillips. Mrs. McKenzie was formerly a member of Brownsville Church. She had worked with Sagner's Inc., Frederick, for many years. Surviving in addition to her husband are four children, Norma Dean Runkles and husband Floyd of Mount Airy, Leo Blaine McKenzie and wife Kay of Knoxville, Harold Leroy McKenzie and wife Patsy of Knoxville, and Donna Marie McKenzie Crum and husband Todd of Frederick; eight grandchildren, Sandra Runkles Cavangh, Teresa Jean Tomasini, Tanya Marie Flabbi, Kimberly Dawn Moore, Michael Joseph McKenzie, Ashley Ann McKenzie, Bradley Scott Crum and Emily Nicole Crum; seven great-grandchildren, Amanda, Shannon, Taylor, Justin, Amanda, David and Briana; two sisters, Frances Runkles of Knoxville, and Pauline Lawson of New Market; two brothers, Bill Phillips of Brunswick, and Buck Phillips of Knoxville; one brother-in-law, Oliver McKenzie and wife Bertha; two sisters-in-law, Lena Swanson and husband Ernie, and Ruth Elaine Summers; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. McKenzie was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Webber; one brother, Frank Phillips; and one sister, Elizabeth Diehl. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the funeral home. The Rev. Ronald E. Reaves, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Frederick News Post, Frederick, MD, May 20, 2002
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 13, 2014

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
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
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
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
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

Walter McKenzie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah McKenzie, died at his home near Mr. Savage on April 28th, at 7:10 a.m., after an illness of only eleven days. His death was caused by pneumonia fever. He was 17 years, 10 months and 24 days old. The funeral took place on Friday morning, April 30th, at Mt. Savage, Md., in St. Patrick's Catholic church at 9:30, Rev. Father Williams officiating. From there he was taken to the burying ground. He lieaves a mother, father, seven sisters and five brothers to mourn their loss.
6 May 1897; The Republican (Oakland, Garrett Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted December 29, 2017

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

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
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 3, 2010

FROSTBURG — William “Alvie” McKenzie Sr., 64, of 201 McCulloh Street, Frostburg, died Thursday, June 30, 1994 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born on Feb. 23, 1930 in Frostburg, he was the son of the late Edward J. McKenzie and Maty (Freal) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Frostburg Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Grace (Felker) McKenzie; one son, William A. McKenzie Jr., Frostburg; two daughters, Carol A. McKenzie, Baltimore; Teresa M. Meadows, Charlottesville, Va.; one brother, Robert E. McKenzie, Frostburg; one sister, Jane Filer, Carlos, and two grandchildren, Dana Joanne McKenzie and Dylan James McKenzie. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. T. William Preston officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. The Farrady Post 24 American Legion will accord military honors at the graveside.
The Cumberland Times-News, Friday, July 1, 1994
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 7, 2015

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 G.

William G. McKenzie, 62, of 14505 Winchester Road, died Thursday at Sacred Heart Hospital Hospice Unit, Cumberland, Maryland, Allegany County. Born here June 26, 1923 he was the son of the late Albert McKenzie and Alice (Robison) McKenzie Clayton. William was a retired employee of Sylvan Retreat, a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church and Cresaptown FOE Aerie 2883 and a social member of AmVets Post II here. Surviving are his widow, Sarah (Dickey) McKenzie, a daughter, Mrs. Joan E. Weaver, and a son, David W. McKenzie, both here, four sisters, Mrs. Annie Lease, Mrs. Helen Lease and Miss Theresa McKenzie, here, and Mrs. Margaret Clayton, Riverdale, two brothers, Thomas McKenzie and Clarence McKenzie, here, two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, Md. Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Christian wake service will be conducted at 3 P.M. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 A.M. in St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Interment will be in Frostburg, Maryland Memorial Park.

(no paper source) November 22, 1985
Virgil Lee McKenzie/transcribed by Mike McKenzie
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2013

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

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

FROSTBURG — William J. McKenzie, 74, of 32 Frost Avenue, Frostburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1994 at Frostburg Hospital. Born on Nov. 15, 1919 in Westernport, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Anna (Schwartzer) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a retired Bamberry Operator at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. He was an army veteran of World War II and attended the Frostburg United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Farrady Post 24 American Legion; Old Rail Post 6025 VFW, Mount Savage; Frostburg Lodge 470 B.P.O. Elks and a life member of the Frostburg Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Martha (Payne) McKenzie; one sister, Teresa Garlitz, Frostburg; two nephews, Roy T. Garlitz Jr., Frostburg; Carl Garlitz, Grantsville and two nieces, Delores Carter, Frostburg and Rita Ann Guthrie, Avilton. Due to the inclement weather, there will be no visitation. Interment will be in the Frostburg Memorial Park at a later date. The Durst Funeral Home, Frostburg, is in charge of arrangements.
Cumberland Times-News, January 5, 1994
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 3, 2017

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

William Lawrence McKenzie, 437 Henderson Avenue, husband of Katherine (Creegan) McKenzie, died today at Sacred Heart Hospital shortly after being admitted. He had been in failing health for one year. He was born in Cumberland and was the son of E.A. and Margaret (Rohman) McKenzie. He was a former employee of the Crystal Laundry and Mary’s Cleaners. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and the Holy Name Society of that church. He is survived by three brothers, John, of Chicago; Enoch, Detroit; and Vincent, this city; five sisters, Miss Helen McKenzie, Mrs. Albert Mullan, Mrs. John Glick, Mrs. A. L. Will, and Mrs. Frances Mantheiy, all of Cumberland. 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. The Holy Name Society will meet at the Silcox Funeral Residence at 8:15 Monday to recite the Rosary. Frances and William Mantheiy, Paul, Thomas and Francis Mullan and Robert McKenzie will be pallbearers.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Saturday, March 24, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 10, 2015

McKENZIE, William Lawrence

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 Lawrence McKenzie Sr., 70, of 216 Maryland Avenue, was dead on arrival Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Born in Avilton June 21, 1917, he was the son of the late Andrew George and Maude Mae (Croft) McKenzie. Twice married, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Retha Mae (Louk) McKenzie, in 1952. A retired watchman for Queen City Brewing Company, he was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Henry Hart Post 1411, VFW, and Fort Cumberland Post 13, American Legion. Surviving are his widow, Violet M. (Smith) McKenzie; one son, William L. McKenzie Jr., Cresaptown; one daughter, Mrs. Regina M. Rifleman, Maple Heights, Ohio; one step son, Harry L . Louk, Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Bernard McKenzie, Potomac Park ; three sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Green, Lonaconing; Mrs. Pauline Ross, Frostburg; and Mrs. Nora Crowe, Avilton; and three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A Christian wake service will be held at the funeral home Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Cumberland Sunday Times, November 1, 1987
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2021

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

Willie “June” McKenzie, 56, of 125 Greene Street, died Friday in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, W. Va. Born at Lost River, West Va., she was a daughter of the late Wilford J. Brumbach and Maude Belle (Shipe) Brumbach. She was formerly employed at the Cuppett-Weeks Nursing Home, Oakland, and was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church, Piedmont, W.Va. Surviving are her husband, Charles R. McKenzie Sr., one son, Charles R. McKenzie Jr., Cleveland, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Gibson, Lancaster, Pa., and Mrs. Linda Welsh, Westernport; two sisters, Mrs. Naomi Walker, Keyser, and Mrs. Bonnie Clayton, Luke, and five grandchildren. Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser.
Cumberland Evening Times, October 9, 1982
(Courtesy of Ray Leidinger/transcribed by Michael McKenzie)
Posted October 16, 2015

Jeremiah McKenzie received the news last week that his brother, Zachariah, dropped dead from his horse while out riding. The deceased lived in this section many years and moved to Indiana about ten years ago. He leaves a wife, ten sons and a daughter to mourn his loss.
14 August 1891; The Republican (Oakland, Garrett Co., MD)
~Genie
Posted December 29, 2017

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

Mrs. Zella Edna McKenzie, 71, of Craddock Road, Cresaptown, died Friday night in Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient since July 6. A native of Cresaptown, she was a daughter of the late Elijah and (Eliza) Starkey) Winter. Her husband, Joseph F. McKenzie, died in 1955. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cresaptown. Survivors include a son, Joseph L. McKenzie, Clairemont, Calif., a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Hinds, at home; a brother, Wressel O. Winter, Cresaptown; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The body is at the John J. Hafer Chapel of the Hills, intersection of U.S. Route 40 and Winchester Road. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose Catholic Church by Rev. Carroll Warner, OFM, Cap., pastor and Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial park. Pallbearers will be Ferman Barton, Harman Barton, Alex Struntz, James McKenzie, Dale Broadwater and George Krnaya.
Cumberland Sunday Times, Sunday, July 22, 1962
(Courtesy of Ray Leidinger/transcribed by Michael McKenzie)
Posted October 16, 2015