Edwin Francis Garlitz: The McKenzies of Early Maryland

1931 - 2015 (84 years)

Generation: 1

Edwin Francis Garlitz was born on 11 Mar 1931 in Garrett County, Maryland; died on 12 Sep 2015 in 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

Family/Spouse: Rosemary I. Crowe. Rosemary (daughter of Walter E. Sr. Crowe and Nannie Mae Arnold) was born on 14 Jun 1938 in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 14 Oct 1996 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Kenneth (Pete) Garlitz was born in Private.
3. Tommy (Head) Garlitz was born in Private.
4. Michael Garlitz was born in Private.
5. Sharon Garlitz was born in Private.
6. Amy Garlitz was born in Private.
7. Audrey Garlitz was born in Private.
8. Mary Garlitz was born in Private.

Edwin married Margaret Beeman in Private. Margaret was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

2. Kenneth (Pete) Garlitz (1.Edwin¹) was born in Private.
Kenneth married Debora Something in Private. Debora was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Tommy (Head) Garlitz (1.Edwin¹) was born in Private.
4. Michael Garlitz (1.Edwin¹) was born in Private.
5. Sharon Garlitz (1.Edwin¹) was born in Private.
Sharon married Robery Kearney in Private. Robery was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Amy Garlitz (1.Edwin¹) was born in Private.
Amy married Troy Mathis in Private. Troy was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Audrey Garlitz (1.Edwin¹) was born in Private.
8. Mary Garlitz (1.Edwin¹) was born in Private.