IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Rosalynn "Lynn"

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April 11, 1940 – October 12, 2025

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Rosalynn "Lynn" Harrison-Wisniewski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born on April 11, 1940, to Lily Kenny and Russell Hirschauer, Lynn grew up along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries with a boundless curiosity and creative spirit that shaped every part of her life. Lynn cherished her childhood spent with her four brothers and many cousins, whose closeness filled those years with countless adventures and laughter.

Lynn graduated from Glen Burnie High School and was an active member of the philanthropic sorority Beta Sigma Phi, where she dedicated her time and energy to supporting children with mental and physical challenges. Her compassion, kindness, and desire to make a difference in the lives of others were evident in everything she did.

In 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert F. "Bobby" Harrison, and together they started a family with two children, Laurie Kay and Robert Craig. They lived in Millersville, Maryland and were active members of Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church. Lynn participated in church events and helped organize the youth groups. Bobby passed away in 1978.

Lynn devoted much of her early career to education, teaching and working in the media center at Severna Park High School throughout the 1970s, where she inspired both students and colleagues with her warmth, humor, and dedication to learning.

A passionate collector of antiques, vintage accessories, dolls, and nostalgia, Lynn turned her love of history and storytelling into a lifelong pursuit. She founded and operated "Memory Post", an antique shop located in the historic Millersville Post Office, as well as several other shops in the Severna Park area. Her keen eye for beauty and her appreciation for the past left a lasting impression on everyone who visited her shops, received a professional doll appraisal or shared time with her at the various auctions and shows she attended.

In 1980, Lynn remarried Henry A. Wisniewski, and together they shared 45 wonderful years filled with travel, adventure, and laughter. Whether cruising the local Severn River or high seas, building and flying model RC airplanes, or simply enjoying each other's company, Lynn and Henry embraced every moment together with joy and humor.

Later in life, Lynn also channeled her reflective and creative nature into writing. She authored and self-published a book titled "Letters to Mama"—a heartfelt tribute to her mother that chronicles Lynn's life in short stories before and since her mother's passing in 1975. Through her writing, Lynn shared not only her personal journey but also her thoughtful perspective on how life, family, and society evolve over time.

Lynn is survived by her loving husband Henry, her devoted children Laurie and Craig, and her cherished grandchildren Sara Cusate, Richard Miller, Adam Harrison, Seth Harrison, Grace Harrison, and Ginger Harrison. She is also survived by her adored great-grandchildren Enzo Cusate, Noa Miller, and Mila Cusate, and by her brother Bill Hirschauer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Russell, Paul, and Richard "Rick" Hirschauer.

Lynn will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, wit, and zest for life. She had an extraordinary gift for finding beauty in the past and joy in the present. Her legacy of love, laughter, and curiosity lives on through her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday October 23, 2025 from 3:00pm-7:00pm and Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care,P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy Severna Park, MD 21146. A Service will be held on Friday October 24, 2025 at 11:00am at Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church 921 Generals Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108. Interment in the Church Cemetery.

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