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Francis Fredrick Pettay *

    Francis Fredrick “Fran” Pettay was one of the marvelous announcers that made Akron radio golden. He began his career at WJW and also worked in Columbus , Cincinnati and Cleveland before returning to Akron to host the Top of the Morning Show for WAKR. By this time, he had forged friendships with such well-known individuals as Delores Hope, Frank Sinatra and Frances Langford. Mr. Pettay died in March of 1986.