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Donna Harris Wisniewski

1947 - 2026

Donna Harris Wisniewski obituary, 1947-2026, New Market, MD

BORN

1947

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.

106 East Church Street

Frederick, Maryland

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Mar. 28, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Keeney And Basford Funeral Homes

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Donna Wisniewski Obituary

Donna Harris Wisniewski (Feb. 9, 1947 - Mar. 19, 2026) of New Market, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Daughter of Raymond Harris, WWII bomber gunner and newspaper editor, and Martha Harris, school administrator and artist. A ballet dancer and graphic designer, she and her late husband, David Wisniewski (d. 2002), founded Clarion Shadow Theatre and performed at venues including the Smithsonian and Kennedy Center. Donna will be remembered for her creativity, kindness, and joyful spirit. She is survived by her two children, Ariana and Alexander.

Family and friends can gather at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A., 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701 on Saturday March 28, 2026 from 1pm until the start of the memorial service at 2pm. Inurnment will be held privately by the family.

Online condolences can be made at www.KeeneyBasford.com Donna Harris Wisniewski

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Frederick News-Post from Mar. 25 to Mar. 23, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Donna Wisniewski

Mar

28

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Keeney And Basford Funeral Homes

106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Mar

28

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Keeney And Basford Funeral Homes

106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

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Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.

106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

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