Julie Kamp

Darren married Vicki Jo Duckworth in Private. Vicki (daughter of Lawson L. (Buddy) Duckworth and Carolyn Marie McKenzie) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gale married Susie Emma Wilhelm in Private. Susie (daughter of Leonard Joseph Sr. Wilhelm and Mary Ellen Jane Crowe) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lawson L. "Buddy" Duckworth, 68, of Frostburg passed away on June 2, 2010 at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born Oct. 12, 1941 in Ocean Mines, he was the son of the late Lawson Simeon Duckworth and Beatrice Ada Ross. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Marie McKenzie Duckworth; three daughters, Maronda Marie Simmons Wilt and her husband Stanley Joseph Wilt of Frostburg, Vicki Jo Kamp of Fairfax, Va. and Angela Dawn Wilt and her husband Robert Leo Wilt, Grantsville; two sons, Lawson Duckworth III and his wife Kelley Duckworth of Grantsville and William Alfred Duckworth and his wife Jodi Duckworth living in Australia. He is survived by 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Lee Rowe; his parents; son-in-law, Verl Otto “Spike” Simmons III; and grandson, Darric Lee “Diesel” Kamp. Surviving are his brother, Kenneth Duckworth; two sisters, Dorothy Jane Robosson and her husband Joseph, Eloise Broadwater and her husband Wilbert, all living in this area. Buddy’s greatest love was his family, history, genealogy, hunting and the outdoors. He was passionate about the youth of today being educated about their heritage and history of the area. Buddy graduated from Valley High School in 1959 and attended Eastern Bible Institute in Green Lane, Pa. for two years. After that he spent some time with David Wilkerson and Nicky Cruz in the early days of Teen Challenge, ministering to the street gangs in New York City. When he was in carpentry, he helped build the Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Grantsville. He volunteered for the Marine Corps and went on active duty from January 1962 serving overseas during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a corporal in May 1966. His later years were spent trying to get his family history recorded for the generations that followed. He was widely known in the area for his efforts in setting up family websites for the Georges Creek area and the Allegany/Garrett families, plus some cemetery sites. It gave a forum for many who had moved from the area to reconnect with each other on the internet. Friends will be received at Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, P.A. in Lonaconing, from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2010 and the service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Debra Bradley officiating. Following the service, there will be a full military committal at the George Henry Loar Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations go to a special fund to cover funeral expenses. The fund will be administered by his daughter, Angie Wilt, 100 Cassel Ridge Apt. 1, Grantsville, MD 21536. To celebrate Buddy’s love of life, everyone is invited to bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert and join the family at the First Assembly of God, Family Life Center, 17222 Assembly Lane, SW, Lonaconing, MD 21539, following the committal.

Lawson married Carolyn Marie McKenzie in Private. Carolyn (daughter of Ralph Russell McKenzie and Ella Mae Coleman) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Otis + Louvina Victoria Broadwater. Louvina died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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AVILTON - Leonard Joseph Wilhelm Sr., 100, of Avilton, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at his residence. He was born March 8, 1902, in Garrett County, a son of the late John Olin and Ada (Garlitz) Wilhelm. He resided less than a mile from where he grew up. His great-grandfather was one of the first county commissioners in the area. Mr. Wilhelm began working at an early age. At age 9, he conceived of the idea for a place where his family could gather to enjoy each other's company. This place became known as Wilhelm Flat. Throughout the Wilhelm family history, this site has seen its share of parties, weddings, and other holiday family gatherings. He was a middle child in a family of 11 children, and is survived by only one sibling, a younger brother, Asa Wilhelm, also of Avilton. As a boy, Mr. Wilhelm worked on the farm and in saw mills, hauled logs to Uniontown, Pa., in a Ford truck and handled horses with a sleigh. He married his wife, the former Mary E. J. Crowe on Valentines Day, Feb. 14, 1927, three years after they began dating. Mrs. Wilhelm preceded him in death on July 15, 1980. Together they had 19 children. Three sons, and one daughter, Dale Frederick, Okee, and Harry Wilhelm, and Hazel Layman also preceded him in death. Surviving are seven sons, Leonard, Jr., Ray and Ronald, all of Avilton, Olin of Wickliffe, Ohio, Gilbert, Sr., Lonaconing, Dallas, Barton, and Robert, Uniontown, Pa.; eight daughters, Twila Mae Fike, Mildred Husselbaugh, and Susie Kamp, all of Avilton, Jean Miller, North Jackson, Ohio, Helen Michael, Westernport, Lois Rowe, Connie Burdock, and Sheila Baker, all of Frostburg; 65 grandchildren; 108 great-grandchildren; and 37 great great grandchildren. The Wilhelm family's home was always open to friends and family. Mr. Wilhelm worked hard all his life, but always made a point to set aside holidays for his family. And the only work done on Sundays consisted of essential farm tasks. He helped to keep his large family close by always encouraging his children to help out around the house and giving them the best possible environment in which to grow up. He always provided his family with plenty of food, giving them fresh vegetables, beef, and one of his favorites, pork. Mr. Wilhelm had always enjoyed life and accepted its ups and downs. He realized that his health had been very good, since he only began taking medications two years ago. He worked in his garden well into his late 90s. A member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Leonard acknowledged Jesus' help in his life and firmly believed that the key to a good, long life is always helping people. The Wilhelm family will receive friends at the Wilhelm Recreational Area (The Flat), on the Avilton-Lonaconing Road, on Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted there on Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel Agnew and the Rev. Warren Friend officiating. Interment will be in Blocher Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Leonard Joey Wilhelm III, Brian Wilhelm, Matthew Wilhelm, Timmy Wilhelm II, Terrell Burdock, and Ronnie Wilhelm. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Mount Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund. Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, is in charge of the arrangements. Cumberland Times-News

Leonard married Mary Ellen Jane Crowe on 14 Feb 1924 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland. Mary (daughter of Henry Stewart Crowe and Louvinia Bertel Duckworth) was born on 25 Mar 1906 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 15 Jul 1980 in Avilton, Garrett County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawson + Beatrice Ada Ross. Beatrice died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WESTERNPORT — Ralph R. McKenzie, 71, of RD 2, Keyser, formerly of Westernport, died yesterday at Potomac Valley Hospital where he had been a patient 10 days. Born at Piedmont, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Margaret (Flick) McKenzie and was the husband of the late Ella Mae (Coleman) McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie was a retired employe of the Luke Mill of Westvaco and was a member of Local 676, United Paper Workers, and Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are three sons, Dr. Lawrence McKenzie, La Vale; David McKenzie, Pasadena, Md., and Gary McKenzie, Pittsburgh; eight daughters, Mrs. Joann Walker, Mrs. Shirley Spencer and Miss Sandra McKenzie, all of Keyser; Mrs. Marlene Rosier, Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Martha Beeman, Fairoaks, Pa.; Mrs. Carolyn Duckworth, Frostburg; Miss Margaret McKenzie, Ambridge, Pa., and Mrs. Brenda Waybright, Rochester, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wolford, Keyser, and Mrs. Ollie Fortney, Cumberland; 26 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The body is at the Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmont, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Services will he conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Pentecostal Holiness Church by Rev. Jack Godfred. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 7, 1972.

Marriage information per the research of Ray Leidinger, Cumberland, Maryland. All information pulled from western Maryland marriage records.

Ralph married Ella Mae Coleman on 10 Jul 1929 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. Ella (daughter of Jack Coleman and Augusta Coleman Kight) was born on 16 Sep 1909 in Beryl, Mineral County, West Virginia; died on 6 Apr 1969 in Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WESTERNPORT — Mrs. Ella Mae McKenzie, 59, wife of Ralph R. McKenzie, 412 Vine Street, died yesterday at Potomac Valley Hospital where she had been a patient one week. Born at Beryl, she was a daughter of Mrs. Augusta Coleman Kight, Piedmont, and the late Jack Coleman. Mrs. McKenzie was employed as a cook at Frantz's Restaurant in Piedmont and was a member of the Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church. Also surviving are two sons, David R. and Gary L. McKenzie, both of Pasadena, Md.; nine daughters, Mrs. John E. Smith, Lonaconing; Mrs. Robert L. Walker, Barton; Mrs. Raymond K. Rosier, Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Delbert J. Spencer, Keyser; Mrs. Howard L. Beeman, Fairoaks, Pa.; Mrs. Lawson L. Duckworth, Cumberland; and Misses Margaret A., Brenda I., and Sandra K. McKenzie, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Schoppert, Piedmont, and Mrs. Katherine Biggs, Lavonia, Mich.; and two half-brothers, Edwin Kight, Keyser, and Glen E. Kight, Bowling Green. The body is at the Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmont, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Piedmont Pentecostal Holiness Church by Rev. Ray W. Frazier, pastor. Burial will be in Philos Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at noon on Wednesday. The Cumberland News, April 7, 1969.