Mark Steven Fincher
(25 May 1953 - 02 April 2012)

Mark Steven Fincher, 58, of Pittsburg, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2012, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg.

He was born June 25, 1953, at Pittsburg, KS, to Robert Lisle and Bernieta (McMillan) Fincher.

He attended local schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1971. Mark then went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Building, Design and Construction from Pittsburg State University in 1976.

He married Verna Pearson and they later divorced.

He then married Ronda Vickers at Pittsburg, KS. She survives of the family home.

He and his brother, Greg, co-owned Rainbow Color Print from 1980 to 1988. Mark was a professional photographer and owned Studio One Photography from 1991 until the present. Mark was well known throughout the community as a professional photographer and will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, Ronda, he is survived by a son, Jake Fincher and his wife, Chelsea of Pittsburg, KS; a daughter, Carly Fincher of Florida; his mother, Bernieta Fincher of Pittsburg, KS; a brother, Greg Fincher of Altamont, KS; and two grandchildren, Samson and Sulivan Fincher.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Lisle Fincher.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, (April 5), at Brenner Mortuary. Mr. Fincher has been cremated.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday, at the Brenner Mortuary.

The family suggests memorials to the SEK Humane Society. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Morning Sun, The (Pittsburg, KS)
Published: Tuesday, April 3, 2012

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In memory of Mark Fincher

Mark Fincher, owner and photographer for Studio One, passed away April 2, 2012.

Fincher was a Pittsburg High School alumni and the contracted photographer for PHS. PHS was one of many schools within the region for which Studio One was photographer.

Fincher passed the weekend of PHS's prom, for which he does the photography. As well as photographing prom, Fincher's studio does the photography and editing for all sports, clubs and three sport athlete plaques, and a seasonal sport and pep squad calendar for PHS. As well as being entwined with his high school, Fincher and his company also took photos for the local YMCA, family photos, senior photos, or for various events. For over twenty years, Fincher took photos for these activities and became acquainted with many of the coaches and students.

"Fincher would talk to everybody as they were best friends," Defensive football coach Darin Kelley said. "With the jokes that came with his humorous personality, it was impossible for you to not like the guy." Many would say a big part of Studio One's success was due in part to Fincher's unique personality.

"He was always willing to help with a smile on his face," Fincher's granddaughter Caitlin Hall said. "He loved his job, and was constantly looking for ways to improve or new things to try." Fincher has left behind a loving family, a successful business, and a wide range of friends and acquaintances he gained throughout his lifetime.

"Fincher's extremely sad and unfortunate death creates a void that probably won't be filled," Athletic Activities Director Doug Hitchcock said. "His light hearted, joyous persona will always be in memory and forever missed."

Morning Sun, The (Pittsburg, KS)
Parker Matthews; The Booster Redux
Published: April 20, 2012

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