1914 - 2007 (93 years)
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Name |
Edward Samuel (Robert) McKenzie |
Birth |
15 May 1914 |
Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
10 Sep 2007 |
Davidsville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
Notes |
- Edward R. MCKENZIE (Edward F.-4, Samuel Henry-3, Sarah Ann MCKENZIE-2, Joshua-1) was born on 15 May 1914 in Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania. He died on 10 Sep 2007 in Davidsville, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania.
McKENZIE – Edward R., 93, Davidsville, formerly of Johnstown, died Sept. 10, 2007, at his residence. Born May 15, 1914, in Johnstown, son of Edward F. and Amelia (Bischof) McKenzie. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Marion Zedlar and Margaret Martin. Survived by wife, Clara K. Barnhart; son, Timothy, married to former Debra Robel, Johnstown; grandchildren, Brian E., married to former Ginger Fulcomer; Kathryn E. married to Matthew Thomas; Meghan Anne McKenzie; and Krista Marie McKenzie, all of Johnstown; sisters, Alma Crouse, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Dolores Golias, Johnstown; brother, Richard, Westland, Mich.; sister-in-law, Helen (Barnhart) Ragley; and special nephew, William Ragley. Member of Visitation of the BVM, where he was head usher; International Association for Firefighters; Pennsylvania Retired Professional Firefighters Association; Johnstown Professional Firefighters Association; and Ancient Order of Hibernians in America. He was assistant fire chief for Johnstown Fire Department for 32 years. After retirement, he was a chief security officer at the former Lee Hospital for 11 years. U.S. Army veteran. Edward was a devoted and loving husband to his wife for 64 years. He was inducted into Bishop McCort Basketball Hall of Fame. He was an avid fisherman, who celebrated trout season opening with grandson, Brian, and the Moyer gang. He was an enthusiastic supporter of Katie and Meghan’s soccer seasons. and applauded Krista’s musical performance leads in Conemaugh Township’s musicals. He loved the annual Labor Day weekend trips to Busch Gardens with grandchildren, Brian, Katie, Meghan and Krista. He spent summers at his treasured cottage at Hartley Dam in Bedford since 1947. Devoted and endlessly generous father and grandfather of his family. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where vigil service will be held Wednesday. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Visitation of the BVM Church, Father Barry J. Baroni and the Rev. Wes Yoder. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum. Contributions may be made to charity of choice. The Tribune-Democrat, September 12, 2007, Johnstown, PA
Burial:
Grandview Cemetery
Johnstown
Cambria County
Pennsylvania, USA
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Person ID |
I33043 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
Father |
Edward Francis McKenzie, b. 1 Jan 1886, Mount Savage, Allegany County, Maryland d. 15 Aug 1968, Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (Age 82 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Mother |
Amelia L. (Mollie) Bischof, b. 16 Oct 1888, Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania d. May 1983, Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (Age 94 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Family ID |
F13192 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family |
Clara Catherine Barnhart, b. 13 Jul 1915, Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania d. 4 Nov 2007, Davidsville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania (Age 92 years) |
Children |
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Family ID |
F13311 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
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