Dinah Lee Martonosi, 68 of Mannington, WV, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 19, 1945 in Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late John Martonosi and Hazel Blount Martonosi.
She is survived by her son, Steven Martonosi and wife Kelly of Mannington, one grandson, Alex Martonosi of Mannington, special family members, Brain and Cindy Kuhn of Mannington, 2 special extended grandsons, Caleb and Hunter Kuhn of Mannington, and one sister, Charieta Goodnight and husband Bud of Romney, WV.
Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Brian Blankenship, Tina Blankenship, Kelly Link, Kathy Day, Johnny Barth, Stephanie Goodnight, Buddy Goodnight, Lisa Goodnight, Roger Allan Efaw, Terry Ann Efaw and Susie Fluharty.
In addition to her parents, Dinah was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Gypsy Efaw, Helen Blankenship and Greta Barth.
Dinah was a graduate of Mannington High School in 1963. She was a member of the Mannington Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending precious time with her grandson, Alex. She also enjoyed sewing and working crossword puzzles. Dinah worked at Electronic Control Systems for 29 years, at GMR and MOEC for 5 years, and sold Avon for over 48 years. Until her illness, she was an active member of the Caring and Sharing Support Group here in Mannington.
The family would like the Thank the Arbors at Fairmont for their care, and additionally Thank the 5th Floor MICU Staff at WVU Hospital, 8th Floor NE wing and all the Staff & Nurses. Also Thanks to Dr. Yednoek, Dr. Aqueel and Dr. McElligot at WVU Hospital.
The family would like to also send special Thanks for Cheryl Leasure, Janis Kiger, Beverly Brower, Janie Moore, Linda Gooden, Nancy McLaughlin and Phil Pritchard for helping the family and also her church family at the Mannington Church of Christ.
Family and Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 2 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Evangelist Dr. Michael P. Reese officiating. Burial will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
Condolences
Steve, Kelly and Alex:
My deepest sympathy is extended to you at this difficult time. I didn't know her but I'm sure that by knowing Steve and how wonderful that he is that she had to be special. God Bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Karen Watkins
It is very hard to lose a mother, no matter how old we are. I'm sorry for your loss. And, I'm sure that Alex was a special grandson to her. My condolences.
DINAH AND I WERE GREAT FRIENDS DURING HIGH SCHOOL--I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN
HER. DURING OUR YEARS TOGETHER SHE WOULD RUSH HOME FROM SCHOOL TO CATCH
AMERICAN BANDSTAND (DINAH ALWAYS KNEW THE LATEST DANCES). WHAT A TREASURE
SHE WAS.
KEEEPING YOUR FAMILY IN PRAYER.
I worked with Dinah at Electronic Control Systems. She was a dear friend and a very classy lady. She was always so kind to me. I remember how much she adored her son who she fondly called "Stevey." In later years when my daughter was in the Marion County Youth Soccer League, I would see her at her grandson Alex' games and I could tell how much she adored him as well. She was a wonderful friend and I wished we would have stayed in touch more. She will be sorely missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Steve, Kelly, Alex and family--We aren't able to be there today, but we wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you all today with sympathy and love. I don't know Dinah well, but Sharon had the pleasure of working with her at ECS for a short time. Sharon remembers her as a sweet, fun lady. Remember all the happy times that you were blessed to share with her.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a great women. She was my momma's best friend when she lived below her. I am so sorry that I just now found out and did not make the viewing or funeral. Dinah you were loved by so many and Wynter, my daughter will never ever forget you as she was growing up doing her hair and nails.
May you now RIP.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a great women. She was my momma's best friend when she lived below her. I am so sorry that I just now found out and did not make the viewing or funeral. Dinah you were loved by so many and Wynter, my daughter will never ever forget you as she was growing up doing her hair and nails.
May you now RIP.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.