| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Stacey Frey (Also known as : Stacey Frey Kosich) |
| Birthday / Date of Birth / Age / DOB | November 30, 1969. As of 2025, she is around 56 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 1 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Is Stacey Frey still married? | Yes, she has been married to her husband John Kosich since 1997. |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Stacey Frey is a renowned & experienced American journalist, anchor, and reporter. She is also a cancer survivor with has an excellent, robust spirit.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Stacey was born in Ohio on November 30, 1969.
- She is married to John Kosich, an Emmy Award-winning political reporter. The couple has one son named Aidan (born on May 21, 2003).
- Both Stacey and John had worked together at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, where he was the morning anchor and she was the morning reporter.
- Currently, the family lives in Cleveland, Ohio, along with a few pets – two cats named Schatzi, and dogs named Rumsey and Barkley.
- In 2012, she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. She underwent surgery at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. She managed to survive and shared her story with others, becoming an inspiration to several American women.
- The year 2012 was an unfortunate year for Stacey; her mother passed away. This was the same year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had discovered a breastlump a few months before her diagnosis and underwent mastectomy surgery in October 2012.
- October 2022 marked a significant milestone for Stacey as she shared the joyous news of being 10 years cancer-free. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Stacey expressed her gratitude for reaching this milestone and highlighted the importance of early detection in her journey. Additionally, she and her husband also celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary, a joyous occasion that might not have been possible without Stacey overcoming cancer.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Stacey studied at Scranton Central High School in Pennsylvania, USA.
- She also studied at Christian Albrechts University in Kiel, Germany (2001-2002).
- She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University in Pennsylvania, specializing in Communication and Media Studies with a minor in German.
Career, Awards, Salary and Net Worth :
- In September 1999, Frey worked as an anchor/reporter for WKBW-TV 7 in Buffalo, New York. She was involved in covering news in terrible weather conditions. She covered Buffalo’s historic Christmas Week storms in 2001.
- Stacey has been working as a reporter and journalist at Fox 8 WJW-TV since September 2002. She works as a morning show reporter and sometimes anchor, serving as a weather expert and chief early morning sports correspondent.
- Some of her notable interviews were with ex-Presidents George W. Bush & President Bill Clinton. She also covered the successful seat run for the U.S. Senate of the former First Lady Hillary Clinton.
- Stacey was among the 2008 Emmy® Award Winners list for Outstanding Morning or Daytime Newscast Market 1-20.
- During the 2020 pandemic, Stacey and her partner worked from their Cleveland home, sometimes sharing the same dining room table for live broadcasts.
Trivia, Contributions and Fun Facts :
- Stacey is part of the “Ears To You” non-profit organization. She participated as a model for the Lunch & Fashion in the Garden fundraiser event at Cleveland Botanical Gardens to celebrate life after cancer.
- In October 2013, she participated along with her husband and son in a special breast cancer awareness celebration at the FirstEnergy Stadium. The event included breast cancer survivors and supported the American Cancer Society.
- In 2014, tattoo artist Vinnie Meyers tattooed a nipple for Stacey as part of her breast cancer recovery.
- Her favorite color is red, her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind & her favorite band is U2, an Irish rock band.
- Stacey enjoys cooking, reading, and working out with her trainer. She also loves spending time with her son Aidan. Her husband John enjoys sports of all sorts, mainly biking and skiing. In September 2024, John posted about their 25-year journey together, describing their move from Pennsylvania to Buffalo in 1999.
Where is Stacey Frey now?
We like you Stacey, but we love your dog. Please show more doggies.
What type of dog does Stacy Frye have? We see him in her home broadcasts and he’s cute
Stacy,
We watch you every morning. You are awesome. Also, we love your dogs. You need to show them more often…They are beautiful.