WNIR Radio Host Howie Chizek Dead at 65
Long-time radio host reportedly died of a heart attack
The "voice of common sense" as he was so often called is silent today.
WNIR talk radio host Howie Chizek died Saturday at the age of 65.
Here's a round-up of coverage of his death:
- Ohio.com: Akron Radio Host Howie Chizek dies at 65
- Cleveland.com: Howie Chizek, Akron radio host and former Cavs announcer, is dead at 65
- Newsnet5.com: Legendary Akron radio host Howie Chizek dies of heart attack
Shirley snodgrass
10:14 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012
God has other plans for Howie. He will be greatly missed by all. God bless his soul. Great guy!
Dave Dubelle
9:46 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
When I lived in the Akron area, Howie made my time in the car enjoyable. His "Over the back yard fence" conversations were very special. I tuned in via the internet after moving to Georgia just to get the grass roots version of events. He will be missed and remembered.