Patrick Joseph McKenzie

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Patrick Joseph McKenzie, 69, of Hyndman, Pa., passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. Born March 21, 1950, in Frostburg, Mr. McKenzie was the son of Blaine William McKenzie and the late Mary Helena (Sullivan) McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence John McKenzie. A graduate of Bishop Walsh High School, Class of 1968, Patrick retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as Chief Warrant Officer with 20 years of service, having served in Vietnam. After retirement, Patrick graduated from Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., with an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts, Professional Baking. In 1996 he received a diploma in Pastoral Studies through World Harvest Bible College in Columbus, Ohio. Patrick was founder and co-pastor of Spirit of Truth Northwest Worship Center in Washington State. He loved ministering to others, loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and was an avid reader of the Bible.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and was an expert baker. Patrick was a member of the Barrelville Outdoor Club, the Kennell's Mills Sportsmen's Club, the National Rifle Association, and Trout Unlimited. He was a life member of the Henry Hart Post 1411 V.F.W. and the Fort Cumberland Post 13 American Legion. Patrick is survived by his daughter, Trina Sorensen; his twin brother, Paul McKenzie and wife, Becky; and his sister, Mary Ann Hartshorn. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Debbie McKenzie; his grandsons, Taylor and Christian; his nephews, John McKenzie and Aaron McKenzie and wife, Janiese; his niece, Maureen Hartshorn; as well as numerous cousins.
Celebration of Patrick's life will be held at the Barrelville Outdoor Club on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Paul McKenzie officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Teddy and Vicky Abucevicz, Jake and Leslie Wilhelm and family, his nurse, Ginger Raines, for all the love, friendship, care, and compassion given to Patrick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in his name to the Barrelville Outdoor Club Santa Shoot, 13916 Barrelville Road, Mount Savage, MD 21545. The Adams Family Funeral Home is in handling arrangements. Published in Cumberland Times-News on October 16, 2019

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Trina McKenzie was born in Private.

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Source of birth date and birth location: WWII Registration card.

HYNDMAN, Pa. - Blaine W. McKenzie, 96, of Hyndman, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Nov. 25, 1923, in Sand Patch, he was the son of the late Robert McKenzie and Rebecca (Miller) McKenzie. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary
(Sullivan) McKenzie; sons, Lawrence McKenzie and Patrick McKenzie; and a sister, Midge McKenzie Goetz. A graduate of Beall High School, Mr. McKenzie enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and served as a staff sergeant in the Invasion of Normandy. Mr. McKenzie was a former commander of VFW Henry Hart Post 1411 and a member of the American Legion and the Barrelville Outdoor Club. As an avid outdoorsman, Blaine was renowned for his hunting and fishing prowess, sharing his love for trapping, morel and ginseng hunting with sons, nephews, and friends. He caught one of the largest muskies ever recorded in New York state when he landed a 59" muskellunge that weighed 48 lbs. and
11 ounces. He won many medals for being an expert marksman and was an instructor for firearm safety. Mr. McKenzie is survived by his sister, Doris Swearman; a son, Paul McKenzie and his wife, Becky; daughter, Mary Ann McKenzie Hartshorn; daughter-in-law, Debbie McKenzie; grandson, John McKenzie; grandson, Aaron McKenzie and his wife, Janiese, and daughter, Ashton; granddaughters, Maureen Hartshorn and Trina Sorenson; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur Street, Cumberland on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, from 1 to 2 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Paul McKenzie officiating. Interment will be in Cook's Cemetery, Wellersburg. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard.

Published in Cumberland Times-News on December 26, 2019

Blaine + Mary Helena Sullivan. Mary (daughter of Patrick Sullivan and Leota Beal) was born on 11 Mar 1923 in Morantown, Allegany County, Maryland;; died on 6 Mar 1990 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HYNDMAN, Pa. - Mrs. Mary H. McKenzie, 66, of RD 1, died Tuesday, March 6, 1990, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born March 11, 1923 in Morantown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Leota (Beal) Sullivan. A Navy veteran of World War II, Mrs. McKenzie was a graduate of Strayer’s Business Academy, Washington, D.C., and the Stillwater, Okla., Business College. She was formerly employed by Sacred Heart Hospital and Shireman’s Insurance Adjusters, Cumberland. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mount Savage, Md., and the Ladies Auxiliary of Henry Hart Post 1411, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cumberland. Survivors include her husband, Blaine McKenzie; three sons, Paul M. McKenzie, Baton Rouge, La.; Patrick J. McKenzie, Vancouver, Wash.; Lawrence J. McKenzie, Lincolnton, N.C.; one daughter, Mary Ann Hartshorn, Berlin, Md.; three sisters, Jo Ann Strock, Ellicott City, Md.; Margaret T. Brown, Baltimore, Md.; Patricia A. Rowland, Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Paul M. Sullivan, Riverdale, Md.; James P. Sullivan, Rehoboth Beach, Del.; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, Md. A Christian wake service will be held there Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mount Savage, by Father John Mackey. Interment will be in the Cook Cemetery, near Wellersburg. Military honors will be accorded at graveside by members of Henry Hart VFW Post. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Cumberland Times-News, Wednesday, March 7, 1990

Mary H. SULLIVAN and Blaine W. MCKENZIE were married in 1946.

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Robert P. MCKENZIE (James McClelland-3, Ambrose G.-2, John M.-1) was born in 1897 in Finzel, Garrett Co., Maryland. He died on 6 Apr 1961 in Sykesville, Carroll Co., Maryland.

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

Robert + Rebecca Miller. Rebecca died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patrick + Leota Beal. Leota (daughter of Lawrence Beal and Mollie Miller) was born about 1903 in Eckhart, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 26 Sep 1979 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FROSTBURG - Mrs. Leota B. Sullivan, 76, of Main Street, Mount Savage, died last night at her home. Born in Eckhart, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mollie (Miller) Beal. Her husband, Patrick Sullivan, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, Paul Sullivan, Riverdale, and James Sullivan, Seabrook; four daughters, Mrs. Mary McKenzie, Wellersburg; Mrs. Joann Strock, Ellicott City; Mrs. Margaret Brown, Baltimore, and Mrs. Patricia Rowland, Louisville, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, Fort Lauderdale; Mrs. Eleanor Fischer, Baltimore, and Mrs. Nellie Spangler, Cumberland; one brother, Arthur Beal, Frostburg, 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Sowers Funeral Home. Cumberland Evening Times, September 27, 1979

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Obituary The Daily Courier January 14, 1939.

James M. McKenzie, died at his home in Greenville Township at 5:30 o’clock on Wednesday morning January 11, 1939, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 14 days. He was born June 27, 1864, a son of Ambrose and Rachael (Long) McKenzie.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca McKenzie, and these children: Herbert, of Meyersdale; Elmer and Robert of Mt. Savage, MD.; Augustus, of Glencoe; James, of Cleveland, Ohio; Wilbert of Meyersdale R.D. 3; Mrs. Viola Zurbuck, of Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. Mary Blank of Mt. Savage MD. Thirty-eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Two children, Andrew McKenzie and Mrs. Ada Manhorn, preceded him to the grave. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o’clock on Saturday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pocahontas by Rev. I.A. Strittmatter. Interment will follow in the church cemetery in charge of R. Reich and Son, Meyersdale morticians.

He died on 12 Jan 1939 in Greenville Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. 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

James McClellan McKenzie (Jun 27, 1864-Jan 11, 1939) Pocahontas, PA Jan 14 James M. McKenzie, 75, farmer, died Thursday at his home in Greenville township, near Pocahontas. He was a native of Somerset county and a son of the late Ambrose and Rachel (Long) McKenzie. Besides his widow, he is survived by these children: Herbert and Wilbert McKenzie R.D. Meyersdale; Elmer and Robert McKenzie, Mt. Savage; Augustus McKenzie, Glencoe; James McKenzie, Cleveland, O; Mrs. Viola Zweibeck, Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. Mary Blank, Mt. Savage. A brother, Andrew McKenzie, and a sister, Mrs. Alicia Menhorn, reside in Greenville township. He also leaves 38 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. McKenzie was engaged in farming all his life. Funeral services were conducted this morning in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Pocahontas, by the rector, the Rev. L.A. Stritmatter, West Salisbury. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Published :Saturday Jan. 14,1939
The Evening times
Cumberland,Maryland


He was buried on 14 Jan 1939 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.

James married Rebecca Bolden on 10 Jun 1886. Rebecca (daughter of Charles Bolden and Columbia Something) was born on 9 Aug 1865 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland; died on 27 Jul 1942 in Pocohontas, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obit from Ray Leidinger:

Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, July 28, 1942:

Mrs. Rebecca McKenzie

Frostburg, July 28 – Mrs. Rebecca McKenzie, 76, widow of James McKenzie, died last night in Miners Hospital. She was a resident of Meyersdale, Pa. but for the past six months had been making her home with her son, Elmer McKenzie in Mt. Savage. Surviving are eight children. Elmer McKenzie, Robert McKenzie, Mrs. Mary Blank, Mt. Savage, James McKenzie, Cleveland, O., Mrs. Leo Zurbuck, Akron, O., Augustus McKenzie, Kennell Mills, Pa, and William McKenzie and Herbert McKenzie of Meyersdale. Also surviving are three sisters, three brothers, thirty-eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Pocohauntus (sic), Pa., from which the funeral will be held on Thursday. The body will be taken to the home of her son, Elmer McKenzie.

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Eckhart, April 28 - Services for Lawrence Beal, 77, who died Thursday, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday from the Hafer Funeral Home, Frostburg, by the Rev. John Wilson, pastor of Eckhart Methodist Church. Interment will be in Porter Cemetery, Eckhart. The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 29, 1945

Lawrence + Mollie Miller. Mollie (daughter of William Miller and Elizabeth Porter) was born about 1871; died on 26 Jun 1943 in Eckhart, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eckhart, June 29 - Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Beal, 71, wife of Lawrence Beal, Eckhart, who died Saturday, were held yesterday afternoon from the Eckhart Methodist Church. Rev. John R. Wilson, pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. C. B. Jones, pastor of First Baptist Church, Frostburg. The pallbearers were James Labor, James Logsdon, Louis O'Grince, Wallace Rephann, Enoch Newman and William Filsinger. Interment was in Porter Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 29, 1943