Daniel Patrick Jr. McKenzie

1932 - 2021  (88 years)

• Name	Daniel Patrick Jr. McKenzie
  Birth	17 Dec 1932	Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland
  Gender	Male
  Death	30 May 2021	Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland
  Notes	CUMBERLAND — Dr. Daniel P. McKenzie Jr., 88, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at UPMC-Western Maryland Sunday, May 30, 2021. Daniel was born Dec. 17, 1932, to Daniel Patrick McKenzie Sr. and Maude Mae (Hoffman) McKenzie in Cumberland at Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of Allegany High School Class of 1951 where he played basketball, baseball and was football all-city. He enlisted in the Air Force and completed basic training at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas. His was the first Electronic Air Traffic Controller class to graduate from training in Biloxi, Miss. He served as an air traffic controller during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955 in England, North Africa, Scotland and Lajes Field in the Azores. Daniel attended Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indianapolis, Ind., and returned to Cumberland to open his practice in 1960. His son, Dr. Kevin McKenzie, joined his practice in 1991 and carries on his chiropractic legacy today. Daniel retired in 2005. He enjoyed golfing, reading, building model airplanes, fishing, hunting, painting, gardening and was a fabulous cook. He had a heart for animals, especially his cat Pepper-Annie. He also enjoyed many years on the South Branch of the Potomac River known as the 'Koon Hole.' He enjoyed spending time at his hunting cabin with his sons, grandsons, and close family friends in Kennells Mills, Pa. Affectionately known as 'Doc', he belonged to Maplehurst Country Club, Kennells Mills Sportsmen's Club, Haystack Sportsmen's Club, American Legion, Cresaptown Eagles, and was a proud member of the NRA. He enjoyed many years playing cards at Geatz's with Phil Geatz and friends and loved spending time with his many friends in Kennells Mills. He will be greatly missed. Daniel was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Harry McKenzie; and his niece, Janeen McKenzie. He is survived by his love of 39 years, Davene Sheehe. He is also survived by Mary Ann Redmond, and his six children, Taune Witmer and husband, Jerri, Kevin McKenzie and wife, Sandy, Tara Linaburg and husband, Danny, Curran McKenzie and wife, Kimberly, Corey McKenzie and wife, Paula, and Carrie McKenzie. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren, Morgan Witmer and husband, Joey, Claire Witmer, Rachel Witmer, Kevin P. McKenzie, Lauren Bussard and husband, Brandon, Emily McKenzie, David Linaburg, Dana Linaburg, Corrine Wills and husband, Shane, Cody McKenzie and fiancée, Brittney, Payton McKenzie, Cameron McKenzie and wife, Karie; and many great-grandchildren. His children express heartfelt love and appreciation for Davene's love and devotion to our dad and for being a loving 'Nanny' to our children. Much love goes to his daughter and our sister, Taune, for the continuous love, support, grace and guidance she gave to our father and family throughout this journey. A special thank you goes to his son-in-law, pal and donut buddy, Danny Linaburg. Special thanks goes for care received from Dr. Shakil and UPMC. A sincere thank you also goes to Veterans Administration for going above and beyond meeting his every need. Another special thank you and appreciation go to Cumberland Paramedics for their professional and caring service which was rendered multiple times. The family expresses their gratitude toward UPMC Chaplain Father Eric for his prayers and blessing. Visitation will be held at Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, and Wednesday June 9, 2021, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 1 p.m. with an hour visitation prior. Pastor Bernadette Ross will be officiating. Internment will be in Sunset Memorial Park following the service. Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers are Glenn Davis, Paul Yockus, Larry Moon, Larry Reams, Cody McKenzie, Cameron McKenzie, David Linaburg, Kevin P. McKenzie, Troy Shroyer, Royce Shroyer, Danny Linaburg and Jerri Witmer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to a veteran's charity or organization of the donor's choice. Cumberland Times-News, June 5, 2021
  Person ID	I20669	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Daniel Patrick Sr. McKenzie,   b. 18 Feb 1906, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland d. 19 Nov 1974, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 68 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Maude Mae Hoffman,   b. 20 Nov 1909, Hancock, Washington County, Maryland d. 6 Apr 1989, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 79 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	30 Apr 1930	Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland
  Family ID	F05377	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Ann Lewis,   b. Private
  Marriage	Private
  Children	1. Taune McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   2. Kevin McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   3. Tara McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   4. Curran McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   5. Corey McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   6. Carrie McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F09542	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021