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FRED CLINTON HONSBERGER
1951-2009

 

PITTSBURGH (December 16, 2009) KDKA talk host Fred Hosnberger died at his Monroeville home this morning. He was 58 years old. Mr. Honsberger's death followed a lengthy battle with medical issues.

Honsberger started at KDKA as a news reporter, then News Director - ultimately becoming a talk show host. He recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with the station.

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Fred Honsberger

 

A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 20th, 2 PM at the Salvation Army, 424 Third Ave, in Pittsburgh (412 394-3583 ext. 203). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple, ATTN: Development Department, 424 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or contribute online at www.salvationarmy-wpa.org. Arrangements by the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. and 48 north, Monroeville (412 856-4747). For online condolences please go to www.jobefuneralhome.com

AFTRA sends its sympathies to Fred's wife Chris, his sons Kevin and Kyle, family, friends the many others who mourn his passing.

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