Mourners remember teacher, Owego native killed in alleged burglary

A sixth-grade teacher killed in an alleged burglary of her Pennsylvania house is being remembered as a woman who lived joyfully and supported her friends.

About 200 people gathered in Nicole Mathewson's hometown of Owego, New York, for a memorial service on Saturday.

Authorities found Mathewson's body on Dec. 15 at her house in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 25-year-old man.

The boy has told police they were trying to rob Mathewson. Authorities say she died of several traumatic injuries.

The 32-year-old teacher worked for seven years at Brownstown Elementary School. Mourners on Saturday said Mathewson taught with creativity, enthusiasm and passion.

Another memorial service is planned for Jan. 3 in Lancaster.