Ohio Broadcaster Pat Barry passed away at age 69 from COVID-19 - WLWT Cincinnati

Pat Barry, an Ohio Broadcaster who was a former lead weatherman here at WLWT News 5, died Saturday afternoon from COVID-19 at age 69.

Pat started his broadcasting career in Springfield, Ohio at 16 years old at WIZE-AM radio in 1968 before he transitioned to chief weather personality here at WLWT News 5.

The news that one of my dearest friends #patbarry passed today has made me so saddened and his memories and sense of humor will live with me and everyone who ever met the Big Kid.

I will always remember his sense of humor and his loyalty to his friends," WLWT News 5 Anchor and Reporter Courtis Fuller said.