Linda Martino, 54, of Clarksburg Country Club, passed away November 14, 2003 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg, on June 16, 1949 a daughter of the late Lester Paul Mayse and Thelma Wright Mayse Colburn of Bridgeport. Mrs. Martino was owner and operator of Headline Hair Center for 20 years. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband, Larry Martino Jr., whom she married on February 18, 1970; 2 sons, Michael Martino and his wife Julie, Hurricane, WV, Chad Martino, Morgan Hill, California; 2 grandsons, Michael Martino Jr., Ryan Martino; 2 brothers, Les Mayse, Clarksburg, Bernie Mayse, Morgantown; 2 sisters, Paula Harvey, Venetia, PA, Brenda Oliverio, Esterno, FL; several nieces and nephews, Tim Harvey, Tessa Mayse, Kelly Mayse, Ryan Mayse, Lindsey Mayse, Brock Oliverio, Ashley Oliverio, Valerie Howe, Stephanie Rock, Angela Martino, Marci Hess, Steven Annese, Frank Annese, Michelle Martino and Mark Martino. She was preceded in death by 1 brother, Clark Mayse and her step-father, Howard Colburn. Mrs. Martino was known for building relationships with all ages of people and to many a second mom. She was very selfless and was a positive influence on her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and “Nona”, and during her courageous fight against cancer she remained steadfast in being considerate to all. Mrs. Martino was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish, a former member of Clarksburg League for Service, former member of the WI Booster’s Club and served on several 1967 RW class reunion committees. Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, on Sunday, from 2 to 8pm. A wake service will be held Sunday at 7:00pm at the Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Monday, November 17, 2003 at 10:00am at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Reverend Father Cesidio Federico as Celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may take the form of contributions to People’s Hospice, P.O. Box 1680, Clarksburg, WV 26302. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.davisfunerals.com (obituaries/quest book). Davis Funeral Home.
