Olin Harvey McKenzie

1925 - 2015  (90 years)

• Name	Olin Harvey McKenzie
  Birth	3 Feb 1925	Maryland
  Gender	Male
  Death	16 Dec 2015	Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland
  Notes	A daughter was born Thursday to Technical Sgt. and Mrs. George M. Greco, Honolulu, at Tripler Air Force Base Hospital there. The mother is the former Miss Evelyn Cunningham, daughter of Mrs. William H. Cunningham, Frostburg, and the late Mr. Cunningham. The paternal grandfather is Joseph Greco, Frostburg. The Cumberland Sunday Times, April 8, 1956 FROSTBURG — Olin Harvey McKenzie, 90, of Frostburg, died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 3, 1925, in Shaft, he was the son of the late William McKee McKenzie and Bessie Agnes (Munsie) McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John William McKenzie and Franklin McKee McKenzie; a brother-in-law, William Burkholder; sister-in-law, Betty James Preston; and brothers-in-law, Winston James, Bob Mann and Bill Preston. A graduate of Beall High School, class of 1943, Harvey served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of Farrady Post 24 American Legion. He was an employee of the Kelly Springfield Tire Company for 38 years. He loved spending time with his family, traveling and was very passionate about his garden, flowers and yard. He attended Shaft United Methodist Church where he was superintendent of Sunday school, adult Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir, Friday night bible class teacher, active with Vacation Bible School, and was a wonderful role model. Harvey is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Adelia R. (James) McKenzie; one daughter, Pamela S. Edwards and husband, Gary, of Frostburg; a granddaughter, Stephanie M. Miller and husband, Michael, of Ridgeley, W.V.a.; and his great-grandson, Alex M. Miller. He is also survived by his two sisters, Kathleen Burkholder of Ohio, and Marian Brown of Frostburg; sisters-in-law, Grace Mann of Missouri and Violet James of Colorado; brothers-in-law, Albert James and wife, Dottie, of Rawlings, Roger James and wife, Gerry, of Fall River, Mass., and Sam James and wife, Mary Lee, of Aberdeen; as well as, many beloved nieces, nephews, and special lifelong friends. Friends will be received at Durst Funeral Home, 57 Frost Avenue, Frostburg, on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Shaft United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel Montague officiating. Interment will be in the Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Harold Skidmore, Leonard Howsare, Paul Brode, Philip Brode, Dale McKenzie, Marvin Miller, Randy Miller and Mike Miller. Cumberland Times News, December 17, 2015 Olin Harvey MCKENZIE and Adelia JAMES were married on 18 Mar 1950 in Shaft, Allegany Co., Maryland. FROSTBURG — A surprise 50th wedding anniversary party was held March 18, 2000, for Adelia and Harvey McKenzie. The party was held at Failinger’s Hotel Gunter and was hosted by the couple’s only daughter, sonin-law and granddaughter, Pamela, Gary and Stephanie Edwards. Mrs. McKenzie, the former Adelia James, is the daughter of the late Clive and Grace James. Mr. McKenzie is the son of the late William McKee and Bessie McKenzie. The couple repeated their vows with the same attendants, Hattie and Philip Brode, who were the couple’s attendants at their wedding at Shaft United Methodist Church on March 18,1950. Sam James, brother of Mrs. McKenzie, emceed the party. Tammy Bradley attended the guest book. Stephanie Edwards and Ashley Dugan provided decorations. Music was provided by Chris Skidmore and Gail McKenzie. Linda Keller and Karen Crowe, nieces, served the cake. Debbie Dunnivan catered the event. The McKenzies have resided at 200 Ormand St., Frostburg, for the past 46 years. Mr. McKenzie is retired from Kelly Springfield Tire Company after 38 years. Mrs. McKenzie is a retired employee from Frostburg State University Bookstore after 25 years. Friends and relatives from Colorado, Missouri, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland were present. Eighty-two people attended the event. Adelia and Harvey would like to thank their daughter, Pam, son-in-law Gary, and granddaughter Stephanie for such a beautiful evening. Cumberland Times-News, Sunday, April 16, 2000
  Person ID	I12253	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	William McKee McKenzie,   b. 23 Dec 1888, Allegany County, Maryland d. 9 Oct 1945, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 56 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Bessie Agnes Munsie,   b. 3 Mar 1901, Maryland d. 30 Apr 1970, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 69 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	24 Sep 1922	Midland, Allegany County, Maryland
  Family ID	F00457	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Adelia R. James,   b. Private
  Marriage	Private
  Children	1. Pamela McKenzie,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F05966	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021