Edwin Francis Garlitz b. 11 Mar 1931 Garrett County, Maryland d. 12 Sep 2015 Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania: The McKenzies of Early Maryland

1931 - 2015 (84 years)

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Name	Edwin Francis Garlitz
Birth	11 Mar 1931	Garrett County, Maryland
Gender	Male
Death	12 Sep 2015	Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Notes	FROSTBURG- Edwin Francis Garlitz, 84, of Frostburg passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Meyersdale. Born in Garrett County on March 11, 1931, he was the son of the late Olin Garlitz and Bertha (McKenzie) Garlitz. He was preceded in death by both wives, Rose Mary (Crowe) Garlitz and Margaret (Beeman) Garlitz and an infant son. He was also preceded in death by great friends, Albert Winner, George Winner, Fred Winner, Harry Winner, and Manuel Winner. He was a heavy equipment operator for Winner Brothers Coal Company. Edwin served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a decorated Korean War Veteran. He served in the 8th and 5th Air Force. He was a 50 year member of the VFW, the American Legion Farrady Post #24, and the Fraternal Order of Police. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth "Pete" Garlitz and wife Debora, Cumberland; Tommy "Head" Garlitz, Frostburg; and Mike Garlitz, Minneapolis, MN; daughters, Sharon Kearney, and husband Robert, Georgia; Amy Mathis and husband, Troy, Delaware; and Audrey and Mary. Also surviving are brothers, Paul Garlitz, Herman Garlitz, and Ellis Garlitz, sister, Leona McKenzie, and lifelong friends Leonard and Tommy Winner. The Garlitz Family would like to thank the Nurses, Doctors, and Staff of the hospital and the Golden Living Nursing Home. Edwin's lengthy battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's was terrible, but the kindness and love from all involved made it easier to endure. God Bless and thanks to everyone. A Memorial Service and inurnment will be held at Maryland State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap at a later date. Sowers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sowers Funeral Home obituary
Person ID	I02269	McKenzie Genealogy
Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

Father	Olin Francis Garlitz, b. 13 Feb 1908, Garrett County, Maryland d. 6 Jun 1977, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 69 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Bertha L. McKenzie, b. 31 Jul 1913, Garrett County, Maryland d. 31 Oct 1998, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 85 years)
Relationship	natural
Family ID	F01308	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family 1 Rosemary I. Crowe, b. 14 Jun 1938, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland d. 14 Oct 1996, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 58 years)

Children

	1. Kenneth (Pete) Garlitz, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	2. Tommy (Head) Garlitz, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	3. Michael Garlitz, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	4. Sharon Garlitz, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	5. Amy Garlitz, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	6. Audrey Garlitz, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]
	7. Mary Garlitz, b. Private [Father: private] [Mother: private]

Family ID F01327 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 29 Oct 2021

Family 2	Margaret Beeman, b. Private
Marriage	Private
Family ID	F01328	Group Sheet \| Family Chart
Last Modified	29 Oct 2021