Mark K. Fisher

North Lima - Mark K. Fisher, 59, lost his courageous battle with Parkinsons' on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Born February 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Mark was the son of George and Magdalen (Grandinetti) Fisher.

Living in the Youngstown area for almost 40 years, Mark began his career as an iron worker and became a self-employed contractor renovating many homes and businesses. When Mark wasn't flying his assortment of kites on the beach or watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, he enjoyed spending time with his family and pets.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 22 years, Meg and his son, Max. Mark also leaves his mother; a brother, Rick; a sister, Sharon; father-in-law, Otto Dreiling; his "favorite" sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Debbie and Andrew Marinelli; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Danny and Stephanie Dreiling; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends will be received at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana on Friday from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Columbiana at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 with the Reverend Thomas Ziegler officiating. Burial will take place at the Good Shepherd Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund in his honor.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of Saint Mary's Alzheimer's Center for the love they showed in caring for Mark.