Mark R. Morrall, 53, of Niles went to meet Jesus face to face at 9:40PM Friday February 7, 2014 with his family at his side at St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren under the care of Hospice of The Valley.

He was born September 3 1960 in Warren the son of Edward and Rae Monteith Morrall.

Mark was a 1979 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and attended Youngstown State University studying biology. He began work as a surgical scrub technician at Trumbull Memorial Hospital from 1980 to 1992, His love of animals led him to pursue a career as an animal technician through which he cared for thousands of animals at Animal Welfare and numerous veterinarian clinics in Trumbull and Mahoning Counties. He most recently retired from his favorite position in 2011 as The Animal Control Officer for the city of Niles.

He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church where he was on The Praise and Worship Team, enjoyed fishing, collecting vintage cameras and coins, and an avid sports fan of all things Ohio, especially The Buckeyes.

Mark felt his greatest contribution was from his music, playing drums for many decades in various bands, but mostly for the Lord through Contemporary Christian Music

He will be deeply missed by his wife Mary Christophersen Morrall whom he married August 21, 1999, a daughter Ashley Morrall of Niles, a brother Gary Morrall and his wife Monica of Champion, a sister Jodi McKenzie and her husband Clifford of Delaware, Ohio, many in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, a great niece and a great nephew, his best friend Bill Sardich, and his dog Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving dog Pokey.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles and from 10 to 11AM Thursday at Grace Fellowship Church, 2150 Niles Cortland Road SE, Warren, Ohio 44484.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11AM Thursday at Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Roy Mack officiating.

Material contributions can be made to The Animal Welfare League, 545 Brunstetter Road, Warren, Ohio 44481.

Arrangements are being handled by The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.