All Obituaries

Catalina L. Wisniewski, 87, of Ellicott City, MD passed away on January 15, 2020. Daughter of the late Hang Ng and Shy Lee Ng. Wife of the late Raymond Joseph Wisniewski. Survived by her son, Mark Wisniewski (Ruth) of Ellicott City, MD, as well as three grandchildren. Also survived by many brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends may visit on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm at the Roy W. Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882. A Funeral Mass will be...

William "Pops" L. Willis, Sr., 80, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on January 12, 2020. Son of the late Charles and Ruby Parks Willis. Husband of the late Elaine Willis. Survived by his five children, William Willis, Jr. (Brenda), Kathleen Willis, Rosemarie Fields (Charles), Mark Willis (Tina), and Tracy Willis, all of West Virginia. Also survived by six grandchildren and his three brothers, Paul Willis of California, David Willis of Thurmont, MD, and Tommy Willis of...

Eric B. Leonard, 29, of Damascus, MD passed away on January 9, 2020. Son of Cindy G. Leonard of Damascus, MD and the late Benjamin F. Leonard. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 3pm to 7pm at the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 10211 Lewis Dr., Damascus, MD 20872.

Minnie Young Pope, 99, passed away peacefully at her home on Muncaster Mill Rd. on Tuesday, January 7. Her home was located on part of the Pope Family Farm where she had lived since she was married to Russell Pope in 1943.  Born November 14, 1920 in Sykesville, MD, she was the daughter of Clarence and Maggie Young. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Russell C. Pope. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Gary A. Pope and his wife Carolyn of Hickory, NC and Leland Pope and his...

Margaret Louise Smith, 90, of Germantown, MD passed away on January 7, 2020. Daughter of the late Earl and Violet Grace Hunt. Wife of the late Otis Edwin Smith, Sr. Survived by her four children, Darlene Hood (Eddie) of Germantown, MD, Otis E. Smith, Jr. (Joyce) of Ijamsville, MD, Robert Smith (Betty) of Gaithersburg, MD, and David Smith (Janet) of Gaithersburg, MD. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Mildred Smith of Pennsylvania. Predeceased by her...

Harriet F. Rush, 95, of Westminster, MD passed away on January 3, 2020. Daughter of the late Richard and Florence Franklin. Wife of the late Ariel N. Rush. Survived by her children, Linda Grossnickel (Randy) of Frederick, MD, Brian A. Rush (Joan) of Florida, Amy L. Rush of Westminster, MD, and Alice Meiners (Willem) of Maine. Also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Harriet lived and raised her family in Highland, Howard County, MD. She enjoyed swimming, travel,...

Edna L. Young, 68, of Olney, MD passed away on December 20, 2019. Daughter of the late George and Alberta Walton Belisle. Survived by her son, Roy Young of Olney, MD, as well as her granddaughter, Brianna Young. Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Robert E. Niessner, 82, of Brookeville, MD passed away on December 16, 2019. Son of the late Adolph and Grace Niessner. Survived by his two children, Angela Niessner (Shawn Dewees) of Thurmont, MD and Robin Jeffs of Frederick, MD. Also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as two sisters, Ruth Dahl of Virginia and Barbara Hayes of Virginia. Relatives and friends may visit on Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm at the Roy W. Barber Funeral Home, 21525...

Emma "Fran" Hansen, 90, of Derwood, MD passed away on December 16, 2019. Daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Tomlinson. Wife of the late Warren C. Hansen. Survived by her two children, Thomas K. Hansen (Sue) of Mt. Airy, MD and Laurre Schaefer (Michael) of Frederick, MD. Predeceased by her daughter, Jeanne Cranmer. Also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Jane Kline of Pennsylvania. Relatives and friends may visit on Thursday,...

  Paul H. Walker (Mick), age 74, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019.  He was born in Vandergrift, PA on May 29, 1945.  He graduated from Salem College in West Virginia with a degree in business. After college, he enlisted in the army and served in the Vietnam War. Mickey worked for P & P Contractors in Rockville as a comptroller for 43 years. He was an active member of the Washington Rockville Elks Lodge 15. Mickey also helped establish the OBGC youth tackle...