Pennsylvania state Rep. Mike Reese, 42, dies after apparent brain aneurysm State Rep. Mike Reese, 42, died Saturday at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital of an apparent brain aneurysm. A Republican, Mr. Reese represented his native Westmoreland County and part of Somerset County for more than a decade. He had been elected to serve as Republican caucus chairman in the 2020-2021 legislative session. Mr. Reese’s family was at his side in the Greensburg hospital when he died,, according to a statement from House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff. Surviving are his wife, Angela, and three children, all of whom live in Mount Pleasant. “On behalf of the entire House Republican Caucus, I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family,” Mr. Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte, said in a statement. Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa also expressed sympathy. Mr. Reese announced in December that he had become infected with COVID-19. He said his symptoms were mild. He was first elected representative of the 59th House District in 2008, replacing Jess Stairs, who retired.