Findlay Market has announced the death of one of their longtime merchants.
Mark Whitworth died on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the age of 64. Whitworth had been a member of Findlay Market since 2011 and was the owner of Mexican-style food stand Mama Lo Hizo, American food stand The Grill and kettle corn shop Mama Made It.
“We would bet that nearly every person that has visited the Market over the last decade plus knows Mark. And that is because he was the kindest, friendliest, and most welcoming presence inside of the Market House. His bellowing, “Gooooood Morning!”, “Well, hello there!”, “Have a great day!”, greeted Market goers and staff every single day. His big laughter could usually be heard 4 stands away,” Findlay Market shared in a Facebook post. “We will forever miss Mark. Findlay Market mornings and Saturday afternoons will be a bit quieter with him gone.”
According to his obituary, Whitworth is survived by his husband, two sisters and two nieces. A visitation and funeral will be held for him at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home (3155 Harrison Ave.) in Westwood on Friday, Jan. 30. Donations can be made in his name to SPCA Cincinnati.