Emily Matson was one of the most recognized journalists, anchors and reporters on the American journalism scene, more specifically in Pennsylvania, where she presented the regional news Erie News Now. Therefore, it is not surprising that the country’s television is in mourning after her death, at the age of 42, last Monday after jumping onto the train tracks.
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of our beloved Erie News Now anchor Emily Matson,” said WICU-TV news director Scott MacDowell. “Emily was a light in our newsroom. She broke the news with the passion and love she had for the Erie community and northwestern Pennsylvania,” he added.
Likewise, they wanted to make it clear how much they loved the presenter and the condolences they sent to her family, specifically, her husband. “Emily, you have always been very kind and supportive. Your smile lit up the room. We will miss you,” published journalist Rachel Knapp, one of her colleagues.
The Erie County Coroner’s Office was quick to confirm that his death was a suicide, despite initially stating that he died suddenly. The accident occurred early Monday morning in Fairview Township, Erie, according to the same office.
The journalist leaves behind a life full of success that began when she graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1999. It was a year later, when she started as an intern on the WICU-TV team. Since then, she was linked to the group, participating in its various programs.
A professional career that he combined with his personal life. Emily Matson was married to police officer Ryan Onderko, with whom she had decided to start a family.
The funeral mass for the communicator took place last Saturday at 10 in the morning, as initially announced. St. Jude R.C. Church was filled with family and friends to say goodbye to Matson. On the other hand, the wake took place the day before at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
And there have been many colleagues who have wanted to say goodbye to her online. “Emily was a huge presence in the newsroom and in her studio, and I can’t count the number of times I stopped by her desk to talk to her,” said meteorologist Sara Tonks. “It has been an incredible loss,” said journalist Katie McGraw.
