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16-05-2025
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Obituary for Mike Price
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) –John Michael 'Mike' Price, 87, of LaFayette, NY, passed away in Florida on May 7, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1937. Mike was a Syracuse native and graduated from Valley High School. He attended Syracuse University and the Academy of Broadcasting Arts in New York City. After a short broadcast career at WSOQ radio he became a staff announcer at Channel 9 in Syracuse when the station first signed on in 1962. During his 46 years at NewsChannel 9, he took on various roles including 'Baron Daemon,' 'Cousin Orkie,' weatherman, sportscaster, 'Open Line' host, and 'Good News' reporter. He even recorded a 45 rpm record, 'The Transylvania Twist,' which is the top-selling local single in Central NY. Mike received the Syracuse Press Club's highest honors, and upon retirement, NewsChannel 9 renamed one of their studios 'The Mike Price Studio' in his honor. Mike spent 30 years in the Coast Guard, both active & reserve, produced an award-winning documentary 'Into the Gulf' while serving in Desert Storm, and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He was a PA announcer for the Syracuse Chiefs, did a stint as 'Ronald McDonald,' and acted in various stage performances. Mike umpired softball and officiated both football & hockey at the high school and collegiate levels for over 40 years. He was appointed Gael of the Year by the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade and was a drum major in parades for the Central New York Police and Fire Marching Band. After his retirement, Mike traveled worldwide, hosting trips with Holiday Vacations. He was also a proud member of the VFW. His charitable contributions included hosting telethons and visiting senior centers, schools, fundraisers, and public speaking engagements. Mike was an avid Yankees and SU fan. He enjoyed camping, boating, various sports, American/military history, and music. Jazz was among his favorite music, and he even played the drums. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Ida Price; brother, Charles 'Bill' Price; and son, Matthew Price. He is survived by his companion, Vaudine Fisher; daughter, Jennifer Price of New Port Richey, FL; sons, Charles Price of Lutz, FL and John Price of Marcellus, NY; granddaughter, Christina Lanclos (Grant) of Lutz, FL; great grandchildren Brooklynn and Matthew Lanclos; two nieces; a nephew; and his cats, Buddy and Baby. Services will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Syracuse International Jazz Fest in Clinton Square on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. All of Mike's fans are cordially invited to attend. Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the SPCA. To express sympathy, please visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Syracuse TV Icon Mike Price Dies at 87
Legendary Central New York anchor Mike Price has died. He was 87. Price retired from Syracuse ABC affiliate WSYR on July 9, 2008, after a 46-year career at the station. He joined what was then WNYS-TV, as a staff announcer on September 2, 1962, a week before the station signed on for the first time. A few months in, he debuted the character Baron Daemon, which the station said would define him for the rest of his life. The bumbling vampire launched as host of late-night movies on the weekends, but parents complained their children wouldn't go to bed for fear of missing the fun. The station quickly added an afternoon kids show, "The Baron and his Buddies." "Baron and His Buddies" was a cartoon show on weekday afternoons that aired from 1962 until 1967. His buddies included a live studio audience of children, totaling thousands over the years, many of whom remember the experience as adults. In the later decades of his career, Price brought the "good news" to Central New York. His segment closed NewsChannel 9 broadcasts for years, focusing on the light-hearted, happy stories around the community, often with visits to local schools. On the occasion of his retirement in 2008, Price said, "I think I've contributed something to our community… I feel pretty good about that. It makes me feel great and it's very gratifying when people will come up to me almost every day and say, 'Oh, we love what you do!'" WSYR When he was in his mid-fifties, Price was called to active duty to serve during the Gulf War in 1991. He'd been in the Coast Guard Reserves for 30 years, retiring as a chief petty his deployment, Price produced an award-winning documentary called "Into the Gulf."
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Known for ‘Baron Daemon' and ‘Good News,' local TV icon Mike Price dies at age 87
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Mike Price, an icon of Central New York broadcasting, has died at the age of 87. Price retired from NewsChannel 9 on July 9, 2008, after a 46-year career at WNYS-TV/WIXT-TV/WSYR-TV. Mike Price joined Syracuse's 'Colorful Channel 9,' then WNYS-TV, as a staff announcer on September 2, 1962, a week before the station signed on for the first time. Only a few months into his tenure, he debuted the character of Baron Daemon, which would define him for the rest of his life. The bumbling vampire launched as host of late-night movies on the weekends, but parents complained their children wouldn't go to bed for fear of missing the fun. The station quickly added an afternoon kids show, 'The Baron and his Buddies.' 'Baron and His Buddies' was a cartoon show on weekday afternoons that aired from 1962 until 1967. His buddies included a live studio audience of children, totaling thousands over the years, many of whom remember the experience as adults. In the later decades of his career, Price brought the 'good news' to Central New York. His segment closed NewsChannel 9 broadcasts for years, focusing on the light-hearted, happy stories around the community, often with visits to local schools. On the occasion of his retirement in 2008, Price said, 'I think I've contributed something to our community… I feel pretty good about that. It makes me feel great and it's very gratifying when people will come up to me almost every day and say, 'Oh, we love what you do!'' 'Mike's been a friendly face as long as most of us can remember,' said NewsChannel 9's Tim Fox when Price left the station. 'He is one of Central New York's busiest volunteers, emcees, public speakers. He's worked telethons, parades and of course, the Great New York State Fair and he's done it all with a smile.' In 1991, in his mid-50s, Price was called up to active duty to serve in the Gulf War. Price had served in the Coast Guard Reserves for 30 years, retiring as a chief petty officer. After his deployment, Price produced an award-winning documentary called 'Into the Gulf.' Mike grew up in Syracuse and Utica, attended Syracuse University and the Academy of Broadcasting Arts in New York City. He spent a season playing freshman football for SU, scrimmaging Ernie Davis and the '59 National Championship. After school, Mike launched his broadcast career at WSOQ Radio in North Syracuse. He's received the Syracuse Press Club's highest honors, including a plaque on the SPC Wall of Distinction displayed at the Onondaga County Civic Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSYR.
