McKenzie

Marian Louise McKenzie, 94, of Chicora, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, at Quality Life Services — Sugar Creek.

Marian was born in Kaylor, Bradys Bend Township, Armstrong County, on Feb. 12, 1932. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Dorothy E. Shakley Olcus.

She attended Kaylor and Pine Run schools and was a 1950 graduate of Karns City Area High School. She was a longtime, active member of St. Paul’s Community Church in Chicora. In her earlier years, she was employed by Magnetics in East Butler, Murphy’s Store in Butler and the Busy B Grocery Store in East Brady.

Marian enjoyed crocheting and most especially the company of her Shih Tzu, Grace. Grace was registered as a therapy dog and accompanied Marion while visiting her husband, Clayton, at the Chicora Medical Center.

Marian was married on June 27, 1959, to Clayton Ardell McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 2011.

Marian is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and a sister-in-law, Vivian Milheim of Muncie, Ind.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, David James McKenzie; her brothers, Leo, James and Charles Olcus; her sisters, Doris Griffiths and Ruth DeLaney, as well as a number of sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law.

MCKENZIE — Friends of Marian Louise McKenzie, who died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, May 8, at St. Paul’s Community Church, 2167 Route 268, Chicora. A funeral service will follow at the church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Frank Sapp, church pastor, officiating.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. McKenzie’s name may be made to St. Paul’s Community Church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA.

To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.