![]() Bernard Berk on October 16, 1940 ( ), WAKR was neither the first radio station to have been built in Akron, nor the oldest surviving station, but has had the most measured historical impact of any broadcast outlet in the city, especially during its first 50 years of operation. Prior formats on WAKR have included talk radio (in three distinct iterations), oldies and adult standards. In addition to carrying local news reports and top-of-the-hour newscasts from CBS News Radio, WAKR is the Akron radio market affiliate for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Guardians radio networks, as well as the Ohio State Sports Network. The station's current format, launched on January 24, 2020 ( ), features soft adult contemporary music and program features that are characteristic of full-service radio. Locally owned and operated by Rubber City Radio Group, Inc., the station primarily services the Akron metropolitan area, including both Summit County and Portage County. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.WAKR (1590 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Akron, Ohio, and known as "Soft Hits 93.5 FM". Family will receive friends from 9-11am at the church. A celebration of David’s life will be held on Tuesday Janu11am at Mt. David also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and endless friends. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife, Bridgette sons, David Justers and LaVik Jenkins daughters, Carmen Culver, Samantha (Jason) Wade and Brandee (Damarcus) Wilkinson brothers, Harper McClenic of Oak Park, MI and Richard McClenic aka Jacob II of Alexandria, VA aunt, Mary (Charles) Burns mother of his 3 daughters, Sandra (George) McClain 12 grandchildren 7 great-grandchildren. He worked there until his health declined and met many friends who loved him dearly.ĭave was preceded in death by his parents, Harper and Louise (Veal) McClenic sister, Eloise McClenic and nephew, Richard McClenic. ![]() This gave him the opportunity to give back what was given to him 17 years ago. Most recently he worked for the Bank of America as an account specialist and lastly, the Oriana House ADM Crisis Center as an intern counselor. Later he was hired to work with Diamond Crystal Salt as a Plant Operations Manager Schulman as the General Foreman and the Kroger Company as a distribution engineer. After graduation, he was employed with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co, Macy’s as the first black Senior Executive, and United Research as a consultant for businesses and schools such as Georgetown University, Yale University, Mack Truck, the National Bank of Washington, and St. Growing up he had several odd jobs, delivering papers for the Beacon Journal, serving as a caddy for Semi-Pro golfers to help pay his way through college.ĭave graduated from the University of Akron in 1971 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. His hobbies included watching sports, bowling, fishing and playing scrabble, just to name a few. ![]() He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. A lifelong resident of Akron, David graduated from East High in 1963. McClenic announces his passing on Januat the age of 72. It is with great sadness that the family of David G. ![]()
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