Emily Matson

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]

Emily Matson
Born21 February 1981
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 2023(2023-12-11) (aged 42)
Fairview, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh
Occupation(s)producer, reporter, presenter
Known forErie News Now
SpouseRyan Onderko
ChildrenKyle and Emily Onderko
Parent(s)Patricia and Thomas Matson
AwardsOutstanding News Award

Early life and education

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. She graduated from La Roche University.[3]

Career

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

She married Ryan Onderko and was the mother of Kyle and Emily Onderko.[9][10]

Death

Matson died on 11 December 2023 at age 42; the coroner determined that the cause of death was suicide. Matson died when she was hit by a train in Fairview, Pennsylvania.[11][12]

References
  1. univision (2023). "Muere famosa periodista de TV a los 42 años" (in Spanish).
  2. "Presentadora de noticias Emily Matson se quita la vida; tenía 42 años". 13 December 2023.
  3. "Emily Eileen (Matson) Onderko". GoErie. Erie Times-News. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. "Muere la presentadora de televisión estadounidense Emily Matson atropellada por un tren". 14 December 2023.
  6. "Muere Emily Matson, presentadora de TV, tras ser atropellada por un tren". 13 December 2023.
  7. Adams, Abigail. "'Spectacular' News Anchor Who Died by Suicide Made 'Tough Days Tolerable,' Boss Says". People magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  8. 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.
  9. Diario, Listin (December 13, 2023). "Muere presentadora de noticias Emily Matson atropellada por un tren". listindiario.com.
  10. "Emily Matson".
  11. Flam, Charna. "Pennsylvania News Anchor Emily Matson's Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide". People magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  12. "Muere Emily Matson, presentadora de televisión estadounidense, al lanzarse a las vías del tren". 15 December 2023.
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