'Incredible loss'
Emily Matson's former colleague Katie McGraw said on Facebook that Emily's passing was an "incredible loss."
"I am heartbroken and truly gutted to share the news of my friend and former coworker's passing," she added.
The two worked together from 2014 to 2016.
'Unquestionable' evidence
The Erie County Coroner’s Office ruled Emily Matson's death a suicide.
Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook told The New York Post Tuesday that the evidence that the death was a suicide was "unquestionable."
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
You are not alone
Emily Matson's death has been ruled a suicide by the Erie County Coroner's Office.
If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988 or chat on 988lifeline.org. You can also text HOME to 741741 for Crisis Text Line
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Emily Matson was a veteran journalist
Emily Matson died suddenly Monday at the age of 42.
A veteran in the field of broadcast journalism, Emily joined Erie News Now in 2004.
Survived by her husband
Emily Matson is survived by her husband, Ryan Micheal Onderko.
Ryan is a police officer in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Erie resident thanks Emily Matson
Erie, Pennsylvania resident Adrian Ewing shared an emotional tribute to Emily Matson on Facebook where he thanked the anchor for her work as a journalist in Erie.
In the post, he shared a story where Matson interviewed members of the local community for a breaking news story, saying: "After the interview, Emily and I talked for a little while and shared a hug. She was very very emotional and upset covering that particular story.
"And I remember walking away from her after we hugged with the biggest smile in my heart knowing that this community had someone like her out here covering the stories that were so important to us and more importantly that she had the heart for us that she did."
He continued: "I have lived a very public life for many many years and as such have been covered and interviewed by a great many reporters, but NONE had ever touched my heart personally in the way that Emily did.
"Everything about her SCREAMED ERIE!!! She was for us. For us ALL. And we were lucky to have her for so many years.
"Tonight, I want to thank her again for her love for this community. For stepping in and making a point of covering so many beautiful moments of ACTION AND CHANGE for myself, other activists and everyone really.
"You will be more missed than you know," the post concluded.
