Bernie Armstrong passes

John Bernard Armstrong, Jr., better known as “Bernie” passed away from a bout with Cancer at his home in California on 12/21/07. Bernie held a 40-year career in broadcasting which included a stint as music and program director at WTAE Radio working with personalities like O’Brien and Garry, Myron Cope and Bill Hillgrove. His father was a well-known Pittsburgh entertainer and was musical director at KDKA in the 1930s and 40s. Armstrong is survived by his mother, two sisters and several children. (Trib)