Khrista Joan McKenzie

Khrista married Charles Richard Dinges in Private. Charles (son of Frank Fisher Dinges and Frances Genevieve Lindblad) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Colby Dinges was born in Private.
2. Khrista Rene Dinges was born in Private.
3. Sean Francis Dinges was born in Private.

Notes:

Lots of information pertaining to this line of McKenzies was supplied by Charles "John" Dinges to the author in October, 2015. The source of information primarily was actual family knowledge.

CORRIGANVILLE - Walter Francis "Mac” McKenzie, 94, of Corriganville, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at the Sacred Heart Hospital Special Care Unit. Born June 14, 1907, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Urban Francis and Sarah (Garlitz) McKenzie. He also was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years in Feb., 1974, Madeline (Haines) McKenzie; a brother, Lawrence McKenzie and a sister, Catherine Danahey. Mr. McKenzie was the supervisor of the service, warehouse and shipping departments at the Celanese Fibers Company. He began work as a coning operator in 1933. He retired after 37 years of service in 1970. Prior to coming to the Celanese, Mr. McKenzie had worked at the Lonaconing Glass Factory and the Kelly-Springfield Tire Plant in Cumberland during the 1926-33 time frame. He was a 1926 graduate of Central High School, Lonaconing, and received distinction this past June as the oldest surviving member of the Central High School Alumni Association. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lonaconing for 75 plus years where he served on the parish council for many years. Mr. McKenzie was active in Lonaconing community affairs up until 1983 when he moved to Corriganville. Upon his relocation to Corriganville in 1983, he became a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cumberland. He was also a member of the Lonaconing Lion’s Club where he served as treasurer for several terms. In 1979, he was inducted into the Lonaconing Hall of Fame for his achievements in soccer, track, and basketball. He and his wife Madeline owned and operated McKenzie’s Drug Store on Main Street in Lonaconing for the period 1954-74. He was an avid grouse hunter and had learned the skill of training “bird" dogs from his father at an early age. Never one for sitting still, “Mac” filled his retirement years with home renovation projects, restoring antique furniture, cultivating a vegetable garden and preparing a variety of “oldstyle” cooking recipes that delighted friends and family alike. A loving father, who gave his time generously and was totally devoted to his family and friends, will be sadly missed. Surviving are his daughter, Khrista (McKenzie) Hinges and husband John, Raleigh, N.C.; two sons, Walter F. McKenzie Jr. and wife Judy, Potomac, Md., Hugh W. McKenzie, Winter Park, Fla.; six grandchildren, Colby, Khrista, Sean, Heather, Jessica, and Meredith; three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Anna, and Sam; his sister, Ellen Lee (McKenzie) Cordial and husband Bernie, Cumberland; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and very close friends. Friends will be received at the Eiehhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, PA., 8 E. Main St., Lonaconing, on Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10 a m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, with the Father William Moody as celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Lonaconing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospital Special Care Unit or St. Mary’s Catholic Church Restoration Fund, St. Mary’s Terrace, SW, Lonaconing MD 21539. The Cumberland Times-News, September 6, 2001

Walter + Madeline Haines. Madeline was born on 4 Jul 1910 in Piedmont, Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 16 Feb 1974 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From death certificate obtained by Don Kagle: Urban Francis McKenzie, son of Elias McKenzie and Rebecca Garlitz; husband of Sarah Garlitz; born Oct 29, 1881, Avilton; died of myocardial infarction on Oct 30, 1958, Lonaconing; buried Nov 3, 1958, St. Mary's Cemetery, Lonaconing.

Urban Francis MCKENZIE (Elias Marcellus-1) was born on 29 Oct 1881 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland. He died on 30 Oct 1958 in Lonaconing, Allegany Co., Maryland. LONACONlNG - Urban F. McKenzie, 77, died last night at his home on Detmold Street. Born in Avilton, he was a son of the late Elias and Rebecca (Garlitz) McKenzie. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sarah (Garlitz) McKenzie; two sons, Walter and Lawrence McKenzie, both of Lonaconing; two daughters, Mrs. Danahey, Elm Grove, W. Va., and Mrs. Bernard Cordial, Lonaconing; a sister, Mrs. John McNemar, Lonaconing, and nine grandchildren. The body is at the residence where the rosary will be recited Sunday at 7:30 p. m. A requiem mass will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a. m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 31, 1958

Urban Francis MCKENZIE and Sarah Ellen GARLITZ were married. Sarah Ellen GARLITZ (daughter of Otha GARLITZ and Anna Belle DURST) was born in 1887 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland. She died on 12 May 1964 in Frostburg, Allegany Co., Maryland. LONACONING - Mrs. Sarah E. McKenzie, 76, died yesterday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. A native of Avilton, she was a daughter of the late Otha and Annabelle (Durst) Garlitz. Her husband was the late Urban McKenzie. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leo Danahey, Elm Grove, W. Va., and Mrs. Bernard Cordial, Lonaconing; two sons, Walter and Lawrence McKenzie, both of Lonaconing; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lela Schaub, Eckhart; two brothers, Harry Garlilz, Elm Grove, and Joseph Garlitz, with the Armed Forces in Japan. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of Lonaconing Homemakers, the Firemen's Auxiliary, and the Sodality at St. Mary's Catholic Church here. The body is at the residence on Detmold Street. Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church with Rev. Frederick Duke as celebrant. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the residence today at 8 p. m. The Cumberland News, May 13, 1964 Urban Francis MCKENZIE and Sarah Ellen GARLITZ had the following children:

+18i.Daughter MCKENZIE.
+19ii.Ellen Lee MCKENZIE.
20iii.Walter MCKENZIE was born date unknown.
+21iv.Lawrence MCKENZIE (born about 1902).

Urban married Sarah Ellen (Susan Ellen) Garlitz on 24 Nov 1904 in Allegany County, Maryland. Sarah (daughter of Otha (Otto) L. Garlitz and Anna Belle Durst) was born on 11 Jul 1887 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 12 May 1964 in Frostburg, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: 12 May 1964, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland

Notes:

Sarah Garlitz, daughter of Otho Garlitz and Annabelle Durst; widow (of Urban McKenzie); born July 11, 1887, Avilton; died May 12, 1964, at Frostburg, of myocardial infarction; buried May 14, 1964, St. Mary's Cemetery, Lonaconing; informant, son Walter McKenzie:

Obit: LONACONING - Mrs. Sarah E. McKenzie, 76, died yesterday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. A native of Avilton, she was a daughter of the late Otha and Annabelle (Durst) Garlitz. Her husband was the late Urban McKenzie. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leo Danahey, Elm Grove, W. Va., and Mrs. Bernard Cordial, Lonaconing; two sons, Walter and Lawrence McKenzie, both of Lonaconing; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lela Schaub, Eckhart; two brothers, Harry Garlilz, Elm Grove, and Joseph Garlitz, with the Armed Forces in Japan. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of Lonaconing Homemakers, the Firemen's Auxiliary, and the Sodality at St. Mary's Catholic Church here. The body is at the residence on Detmold Street. Requiem mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church with Rev. Frederick Duke as celebrant. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the residence today at 8 p.m. The Cumberland News, May 13, 1964.

Notes:

Elias Marcellus MCKENZIE was born on 2 Jun 1858 in Pea Ridge, Maryland. He died on 5 Aug 1922 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland.

Christened on 7 Oct 1860 in St. Michael's, Frostburg, Maryland. Sponsors: Henry Garlitz and Ellen McKenzie. Page 109. Records of St. Michael's Catholic Church. St. Michael's was established in 1852. MSA M 3743 (1852-1910).

Elias Marcellus MCKENZIE and Rebecca Jane GARLITZ were married on 28 Sep 1878 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland. Rebecca Jane GARLITZ (daughter of Samuel GARLITZ and Isabelle MINKE) was born on 7 Jun 1860 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland. She died on 21 Sep 1927 in Lonaconing, Allegany Co., Maryland. Elias Marcellus MCKENZIE and Rebecca Jane GARLITZ had the following children:

+2i.Andrew George MCKENZIE (born on 29 Aug 1879).
+3ii.Urban Francis MCKENZIE (born on 29 Oct 1881).
4iii.Clarence Valentine MCKENZIE was born on 20 Oct 1883 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland. He died on 12 Aug 1949.
5iv.Anna Isabella MCKENZIE was born on 25 Aug 1885. She died on 23 Dec 1926.
+6v.Arthur Lewis MCKENZIE (born on 25 Aug 1889).
7vi.Ruth Carrie MCKENZIE was born on 2 Sep 1890 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland. She died on 25 Sep 1893 in Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland.
+8vii.Arella Genevieve MCKENZIE (born on 12 Aug 1898).

Elias married Rebecca Jane Garlitz on 28 Sep 1878 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Garlitz and Isabelle Minke) was born on 7 Jun 1860 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 21 Sep 1927 in Lonaconing, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Otha + Anna Belle Durst. Anna was born on 29 May 1864; died in Mar 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was buried in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Avilton, Garrett Co., Maryland.