LACKAWANNA, PA. (THECOUNT) — Rep Sid Michaels Kavulich, a lawmaker from Lackawanna County, has passed away, according to reports.
Kavulich, 62, represented the 114th District of the state house since he was elected in 2010.
The 114th District covers parts of Lackawanna County.
The Democrat from Taylor died after having heart surgery earlier this month.
Rep. Michaels was a longtime sports anchor at WYOU. source
Kavulich’s staff released the sad news on Twitter:
“We are so sad to tell you that Sid passed away overnight due to complications from heart surgery. Please join us in keeping his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
– Rep. Kavulich’s staff”
Lackawanna County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 214,437. Its county seat and largest city is Scranton. The county was created on August 13, 1878, following decades of trying to gain its independence from Luzerne County, according to Wikipedia.
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