R.I.P.: Jerry Starr, Longtime Youngstown Radio Personality

Jerry Starr

One of Youngstown, OH  long-running and most popular radio disc jockeys has died.

81-year-old Jerry Starr passed away on Tuesday. His real name was James Viele but everyone knew him as Jerry Starr.

He had a radio career spanning 45 years.

James was a DJ and Production Manager for 45 years, started his career at WFRA in Franklin, Pennsylvania; was a DJ at WHOT in Youngstown;, created WSRD Wizard /Jerry Starr DJ production director and was the last of The Good Guys retiring in 2002.

He was a member of National Radio Club, past president of Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association, Mercer County Amateur Radio Club, Broadcasters Hall of Fame, ARRL W8JV call sign Honors Award. He also was a Hot Air Balloon Pilot N4031V and member of Twin State Auto Racing Club.