Mark Edward Ginther

          Mark Edward Ginther (65) of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 22, 2025 in Mount Vernon, Ohio at the home of his daughter Devan.

          Mark was born in Worthington, Ohio, the third child of Charles and Isabelle (Moroney) Ginther. 

          As a son, brother, husband, dad, father-figure and friend to many, Mark was a beneficent and kind-hearted man, always willing to help those in need with humility and patience. All that knew him may attest to his natural and strong work ethic, which was instilled in him at an early age. With this work ethic came an intuitive knack for analyzing how things worked. Mark had a keen aptitude for reverse engineering the functionalities of things to discover their inner workings. In addition to his vocation as a professional painter, Mark delved into a wide-variety of artistic projects throughout his life. Notable among these projects that showcased his creative spirit were the mechanical art pieces he designed and the wood-working projects he undertook. One such project fondly remembered is the multiuse "half-pipe/toboggan sled" he created, which served both skateboard and wintertime interests. This was just one of many similarly unique projects epitomizing Mark's practical and artistic spirit.

          Mark was also a great lover of the outdoors and all that came with it. He was an avid fisherman, boater, hunter, and golfer, passions of which he passed on to his children as he raised and cared for them. He loved vacationing and camping with his family and friends and the many places they visited and explored together. Among his passions, one cannot forget his love and prowess for the game of pool. He played in many competitive leagues over the years and was quite the player, yet another quality he passed on to his children. He was a father-figure and role model to many and always willing to offer his time and counsel to those in need. His modesty, humility, and patience will be missed and remembered fondly, for he was a paragon of such virtues and an exemplar in kindness to the end.

          Mark is survived by his wife Melody Ginther, his daughters Nicole Conway and Devan Ginther-Vorhees (Tyler), his son Jacob Ginther, his sister Helen Fagan (Mike), and loving in-laws Winfield and Margaret Durst. He leaves behind a legacy of love to his grandchildren, Grant and Gavin Vorhees, the cherished light of his life.

         Mark is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Isabelle Ginther, brothers Charles and Clay Ginther, and his beloved daughter Amanda (his Mandy girl) Ginther. Mark would be remiss to fail to mention his four-legged friends as well, who brought him great joy and companionship throughout his life, especially Mallie (his little Pomeranian shadow.)

          We would like to give a special thank you to Helen and Mike Fagan, as well as Debbie Ohn, for all of their help and support over Mark's final years. Thanks also to the general community of support offered Mark by the town of Port Clinton, Ohio, and his many wonderful neighbors and friends there. Mark's kind and gentle spirit will be missed by so many.

          At Mark's request, in lieu of a funeral a celebration of life will be announced in the coming weeks.