Martina Lynn Merson

MARTINA LYNN MERSON, age 40, of Edgewood, MD, died on February 11, 2008 at her home. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of Willis B. Davis of Florida, and Marija Drobez Beckwith of Fayetteville, NC. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Merson of Edgewood, MD; and step-father, Joe Phillippe of Fayetteville, NC.

She worked as a business manager in retail. Martina loved caring for animals at shelters in Harford County. She rescued mistreated dogs and kept them as companions. Martina was also involved in dog shows. She loved dancing, cooking and travelling, as well as, hiking and camping. Martina loved the time she spent in Italy as a teenager and will have her ashes returned to Naples, Italy by her family. She was a caring, selfless, and understanding person that gave her time freely to help many people. Martina will always be remembered as a beautiful and intelligent person that brightened every ones lives.

Contributions may be made to the Harford County Humane Society, 2208 Connelly Rd., Fallston, MD 21047.