R.I.P. Mark Roberts, Former Pittsburgh Radio Personality

Mark Roberts (1948-2025)

Mark Roberts, a prominent Pittsburgh radio personality whose real name was Raymond Pekich, passed away on Wednesday at 77.

Roberts, from Monroeville, was a key figure at WTAE-AM from 1972 to 1985, serving as a disc jockey and administrator. 

On LinkedIn, he noted, "General Manager when I left in 1985," crediting his leadership and collaboration with Ted Atkins for transforming the station into the top-rated outlet for adults 25-54. He worked alongside notable talents like Larry O'Brien, John Garry, Chuck Brinkman, Don Berns, Bob Dearborn, Johnny Williams, Myron Cope, and Bob Kopler.

Before WTAE, Roberts worked at WIXY/WIXZ in McKeesport and later served as creative services director for Renda Broadcasting in Pittsburgh.

Retired KDKA-TV reporter Paul Martino honored Roberts on Facebook, writing, "Our dear friend has left this earth." Martino highlighted Roberts' service as vice president and national representative for the SAG-AFTRA Ohio-Pittsburgh Local board.