Emily Matson
Emily Matson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 February 1981 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 11, 2023 (aged 42) Fairview, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh |
| Occupation(s) | producer, reporter, presenter |
| Known for | Erie News Now |
| Spouse | Ryan Onderko |
| Children | Kyle and Emily Onderko |
| Parent(s) | Patricia and Thomas Matson |
| Awards | Outstanding News Award |
Emily Matson (21 February 1981 – 11 December 2023)[1] also known as Emily Eileen (Matson) Onderko, was an American journalist, producer, reporter and presenter.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Matson was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania to Patricia and Thomas Matson. As a teenager, she and her parents traveled extensively.[3]
She attended Mercyhurst Preparatory High School.[3] She completed her bachelor's degree in communications and media technology at the University of Pittsburgh.[citation needed] She graduated from La Roche University.[3]
Career
[edit]She was an intern at WJET-TV in 2000 and then joined the team at WICU-TV television channel affiliated with NBC, where she worked for 19 years. She hosted the television program: “Erie News Now.”[4][5]
Matson was twice awarded the Featured News Award by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters.[6]
Her journalistic style was described as transparent and outspoken.[7]
Matson was an active volunteer for youth with an interest in journalism. She volunteered in the journalism program of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (PennWest).[8]
Personal life
[edit]She married Ryan Onderko and was the mother of Kyle and Emily Onderko.[9][10] At the time of her death, she was the billet host for ice hockey player Matthew Schaefer.[11]
Death
[edit]Matson died on 11 December 2023 at age 42; the coroner determined that the cause of death was suicide. Matson died when she stepped in front of a train in Fairview, Pennsylvania.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ univision (2023). "Muere famosa periodista de TV a los 42 años" (in Spanish).
- ^ "Presentadora de noticias Emily Matson se quita la vida; tenía 42 años". 13 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Emily Eileen (Matson) Onderko". GoErie. Erie Times-News. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ MAG, NOTICIAS (2023-12-14). "Emily Matson: quién fue y de qué murió la presentadora de Erie News Now | Celeb de Estados Unidos | FAMA". Mag. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Muere la presentadora de televisión estadounidense Emily Matson atropellada por un tren". 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Muere Emily Matson, presentadora de TV, tras ser atropellada por un tren". 13 December 2023.
- ^ Adams, Abigail. "'Spectacular' News Anchor Who Died by Suicide Made 'Tough Days Tolerable,' Boss Says". People magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Palattella, Ed (12 December 2023). "'A positive influence': Colleagues, friends remember Erie TV news anchor Emily Matson, 42". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Diario, Listin (December 13, 2023). "Muere presentadora de noticias Emily Matson atropellada por un tren". listindiario.com.
- ^ "Emily Matson".
- ^ Campbell, Ken (May 18, 2024). "Light feet, heavy heart: The tragic story of a rising hockey star and two unfathomable losses". Toronto Star. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Flam, Charna. "Pennsylvania News Anchor Emily Matson's Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide". People magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Muere Emily Matson, presentadora de televisión estadounidense, al lanzarse a las vías del tren". 15 December 2023.