Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published March 8, 2024 10:51 A.M.

(Pittsburgh, Pa) Jim Roddey, a name known by many in the Pittsburgh region and beyond has passed away at the age of 91. Roddey, who was a Marine Corps Veteran, had a long career in business and politics, in addition to using his talents on the radio, including with the St. Barnabas Radio network on WBVP, WMBA, and WJAS. Jim Roddey served as the first Chief Executive of Allegheny County, a position he held from 1999 through 2004. He was also the chairman of the Allegheny County Republican Committee. Roddey was the former host of “The Best of Beaver County”, and most recently “Heroes” on the St. Barnabas Radio Network.