Former KQV newsman, Schaefer dies

By Eric O Brien

Pittsburgh:

KQV Radio (AM-1410) is reporting the passing of Otto "Mark" Schaefer at the age of 84. Schaefer was a newsman at the station from 1966 until the early 1990's. A New York native, he was once batting practice pitcher for the Giants before serving in the Army Air Corps in World War II. Schaefer began his news career at stations in Alabama and worked his way to Pittsburgh where he was one of the original anchors at WIIC-TV (now WPXI-TV 11). He left Channel 11 to work for KQV.

Schaefer is survived by 5 children and their families.

Hat tip to Jeff Roteman who has an aircheck of Schaefer here.



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Sorry to read this. Thought Mark Schaefer was an excellent newscaster at WIIC and KQV. Great voice. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Conrad - February 27, 2010 at 12:14 pm

He loved Coke and the Pittsburgh Penguins. A true PRO with a great voice and big heart. In a crunch, you could always count on Otto.
Carl Eckels - February 27, 2010 at 6:48 pm

  
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