‘Champion and leader’ Pa. Rep. Mike Reese mourned by colleagues Updated Jan 03, 2021; Posted Jan 02, 2021 Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland County, shown here from an earlier visit to a social studies class, announced on Monday he tested positive for the coronavirus. Photo from Rep. Mike Reese's website Facebook Share Pennsylvania lawmakers in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle are mourning the loss of one of their colleagues, who quickly climbed into leadership roles, and earned the respect of many who worked alongside him. Rep. Mike Reese, 42, a six-term Republican member of the state House, died Saturday from an apparent brain aneurysm with his family by his side at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. He represented Westmoreland and Somerset counties.