MCKEESPORT, Pa. — State Representative Matt Gergely has died.
Gergely, of McKeesport, was taken to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency over the holidays.
The Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus announced his death Sunday night.
“Our hearts are broken as we mourn the untimely loss of our friend and colleague. Matt Gergely devoted his life to fighting for the children and working families of Allegheny County, especially his beloved hometown of McKeesport. Matt will be desperately missed in Harrisburg, and we know his passing is a tremendous loss to his communities in Western Pennsylvania. Please join us in keeping his wife and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this tragic time.
He was elected to the house in 2023 and served the 35th Legislative District in Allegheny County. He won re-election in 2024.
State officials said he graduated from IUP with a bachelor of science degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
During his time in the house, he sponsored a bill to protect donated plasma and a bill to help local liquor license businesses that were particularly struggling after the COVID-19 pandemic. His colleagues said he cared about supporting local education and strong unions.
The House Republican Leadership issued a statement on Gergely’s passing on Sunday night, saying:
“We join in grieving the loss of our friend and colleague, Rep. Matt Gergely. Matt left behind a young family, and we send them our condolences, as well as our thoughts and prayers. While Matt was only in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives a short time, his commitment to his family and community were deeply felt among his peers and he quickly earned friends and respect on both sides of the aisle. His voice and presence will be missed both in Harrisburg and southeast Allegheny County.”
Gergely’s offices in McKeesport, Munhall and Clariton are expected to remain open and fully staffed.
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