Notifications

No notifications
We will send an invite after you submit!
  • Who else knew Christopher?

    Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Obituary

Christopher “Chris” Barnes, a veteran radio journalist with a career spanning more than four decades, passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 66.

In his approximately 45 years of broadcasting in markets ranging from New York, NY and Washington, DC, to Cape Cod, MA, Sheboygan, WI, and Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Chris routinely established himself as a reliable source for concise, no-nonsense reporting. He held a variety of on-air roles including …

Flower

Send flowers

Share your sympathy. Send flowers from a local florist to Christopher's family or funeral.
Helping hands

Add to his legacy

Please consider a donation to any cause of your choice.

Events are still being organized
Want to be notified?

We are planning a celebration of life and will share details when they are finalized.

Memories & condolences

Timeline

icon

Born

March 26th, 1960
icon

Graduated from high school

June 5th, 1978
Lincroft, Middletown Township, NJ
icon

Passed away

April 15th, 2026
Reading, PA

Get grief support

Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity.
×

Stay in the loop

Christopher Barnes