Bonnie Sue McKenzie

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LONACONING — Bonnie Sue (McKenzie) Holshey, 54, of Washington Street, Lonaconing, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at her home, in the arms of her loving husband, Gary, with her daughters, Tara and Jenna at her side, after fighting a long hard battle with Kidney Cancer. Born on Jan. 11, 1967, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Donald McKenzie and the late Margaret (Bogie) McKenzie. Bonnie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lonaconing. A 1985 graduate of Valley High School, she furthered her education at Allegany College of Maryland and Frostburg State University, where she earned her Master's in Business Education. She went on to work for Allegany County Board of Education as a secretary, retiring after 30 years from Mountain Ridge High School. A member of the Good Will Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary, Bonnie had been a member for nearly 30 years. She was also a member of the George's Creek Sorority Sisters. In her spare time, Bonnie loved to go to the beach, it did not matter the time of year. She is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Gary Holshey, having been together for a total of 38 years, he never left her side; two loving daughters, Tara and Jenna; her father, Donald McKenzie; a sister, Donna Jean Ryan and husband, Russ; sister-in-law and brother- in-law, Dorothy and Biff Thompson; two nephews, Luke Thompson and special friend, Megan, and Mitch Thompson; special friend to her daughters, Baylee Mowbray; and many great friends, especially the 'Dirty Dozen.' Friends will be received at Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held jointly by local fire companies and ladies auxiliaries at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Morgan officiating. Interment will be held at Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg. The family would like to thank Hospice, Dr. Zaman, Dr. Ahmed and especially the 'Dirty Dozen' for the care and support given to Bonnie. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Bonnie to the Good Will Ladies Auxiliary, C/O Barbara Lamberson, 16012 Rockville St., Lonaconing, MD 21539; and the Pink Ladies/ACS, 15803 Rockville St., Lonaconing, MD 21539. Pallbearers will be Chuck Ternent, Les Broadwater, Pat Stakem, Dennis Loar, Bobby Ritchie and Tim Fazenbaker; and honorary pallbearer will be William 'W' Beechie, looking down from Heaven. Cumberland Times-News, May 12, 2021

Bonnie married Gary Holshey in Private. Gary was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Tara Holshey was born in Private.
2. Jenna Holshey was born in Private.

Donald married Margaret Elizabeth Bogie in Private. Margaret (daughter of Alec Bogie and Mary Kirkwood) was born on 4 Dec 1932 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 3 Jan 2021 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LONACONING — Margaret Elizabeth McKenzie, 88, of Lonaconing, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at Egle Nursing and Rehab, Lonaconing. Born Dec. 4, 1932, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Alec and Mary (Kirkwood) Bogie. She was preceded in death by one sister, Annie Howell, and two brothers, Jim Bogie and Alec 'Brother' Bogie. Margie was a member of Lonaconing First United Methodist Church where she donated most of her life in numerous ways, including being a member of First United Methodist Women. She was also a member of Good Will Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and president of Central Alumni Association. Margie was a graduate of Central High School where she was the valedictorian of her class. She went on to be the secretary for Valley High School for many years. She was Valley's number 1 fan and went to every game and community event. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Donald McKenzie; two daughters, Donna Jean Ryan and husband, Russ, and Bonnie Holshey and husband, Gary; two granddaughters, Tara Holshey and Jenna Holshey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills, with Pastor Tom Morgan as officiant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are asked to be made to Good Will Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, 16012 Rockville Street, S.W., Lonaconing, MD21539. Arrangements are under the care of Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home P.A. Cumberland Times-News, January 7, 2021

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Frostburg, Md., April 14 - Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Evelyn I. Moore, daughter of Mrs. James G. Nelson, National, and Garlitz McKenzie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McKenzie, Lonaconing, which took place at Keyser, W. Va., on Dec. 26, 1930. They were unattended. They will reside in Lonaconing. Cumberland Evening Times, April 14, 1931

From death certificate obtained by Don Kagle: Garlitz Andrew McKenzie, son of Clarence and Sarah Dunn McKenzie; born Nov 23, 1910, MD; died July 19, 1949, Lonaconing, od coronary occlusion; informant, Clarence McKenzie; buried July 21, 1949, Allegany Cemetery, Frostburg; no newspaper available.

Garlitz married Evelyn I. Moore on 26 Dec 1930 in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia. Evelyn (daughter of Irving Moore and Elsie Davis) was born on 10 Apr 1910 in Barton, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 27 Feb 2002 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LONACONING — Evelyn (Moore) McKenzie Dawson, 91, of Lonaconing, died on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at the Egle Nursing Home, Lonaconing. Born on April 10, 1910, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Irving Moore and Elsie (Davis) Moore Neilson. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Garlitz McKenzie and Homer Leroy Dawson; three sisters, Helen Dawson, Elsie Wilson and Leola Spiker; and one brother, Irving Neilson. Mrs. Dawson was a member of the First Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Lonaconing Senior Citizens. She was a former employee of the Allegany County Infirmary. Surviving are one son, Donald McKenzie and wife Margie, Lonaconing; two step-children, Lester L. Dawson and wife Lama, Vale Summit, and Mary Lou Arnold and husband Alan, Rockville; two sisters, Phyllis Dawson, Florida, and Shirley Morgan, Barton; two grandchildren, Bonnie Holley and husband Gary, and Donna Jean Creegan and fiance Doug Kiddy, all of Lonaconing; two great-grandchildren, Tara Holshey and Jenna Holshey; two step-grandchildren, Thomas Arnold and wife Gladys, Warren, N.J., and Linda Stewart and husband John, Damascus; and five step-great-grandchildren, Casey and Alexa Arnold, and Dempsey, Cody and Lindsey Stewart. Friends will be received at the Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, PA., 8 E. Main St., Lonaconing, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Mortimore officiating. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Lonaconing, or to the Georges Creek Ambulance Service. Cumberland Times-News, Friday, March 1, 2002

Alec + Mary Kirkwood. Mary died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lonaconing – Clarence V. McKenzie, 65, died early today at his home following a lingering illness. He was the son of the late Marcellus and Rebecca (Garlitz) McKenzie. A coal miner. Mr. McKenzie formerly resided in Avilton. He was a member of Local No. 7768, UMW, and attended St. Ann’s Church, Avilton. Surviving are his wife, Sarah (Dunn) McKenzie; a son, Clarence “Bill” McKenzie; a daughter, Mrs. Wilda Dawson; a stepson, Clarkson Dunn; a sister, Mrs. Rella McNamara and two brothers, Urban and Arthur McKenzie, all of Lonaconing. Cumberland Evening Times, Friday August 12, 1949

Clarence married Sarah Dunn on 13 Apr 1910 in Allegany County, Maryland. Sarah (daughter of James Dunn and Jane Stevenson Clarkson) was born in 19 Dec in Barton, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 25 May 1953 in Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irving + Elsie Davis. Elsie died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]