Erin Irene Boucher

Erin Irene Boucher, 49, of Poland, OH took her last breath at 11:22 A.M. Wednesday Nov. 7, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Erin fought a courageous and graceful battle with breast cancer.

She moved “home” to Oil City, where her heart had always resided, two months ago to be closer to family.

Born May 9, 1969 in Ravenna, OH, she was the daughter of Kay Templeton Woods and stepdaughter of Stephen G. Woods.

Erin was a 1987 graduate of Oil City High School.

She attended Allegheny College for two years and later graduated from Kent State with a Bachelors Degree in Special Education. She received her Masters in Special Education from Edinboro University.

Erin was a valued member of the faculty of Stambaugh Academy in Youngstown, OH for the last year and a half. She formed meaningful and rich relationships with both the staff and students there.

She was a gifted special education teacher and was very dedicated to her students.

Also notable is her time volunteering with Trek horse therapy in Erie and creating an art class for inmates of the state prison.

She had a passion for photography, music and dancing, art, knitting gifts for friends and family and was an absolute lover of cats.

Erin always enjoyed the beach. St. Pete Beach was one of her favorite places to spend time with family.

She was married on May 26, 1996 at Blessed Sacrament in Erie, PA., to Stephen N. Boucher and he survives.

In addition, she is survived by her mother and step father

Kay & Stephen Woods of Oil City

a son

Nicholas Alan Boucher of Erie

a daughter

Bailey Kay Boucher of Erie

grandson

Elliot Boucher

2 sisters

Jennifer J. Howison & her husband Mac of Pittsburgh

Stephanie M.G. Woods & her husband Evan Gealy of Pittsburgh

Also survived by loving family including aunts, uncles, cousins and two cats.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

A Celebration of her life is to be held on Saturday Nov. 17 at Karma Coffee, Oil City, 237 Seneca St., from noon until 8:00 P.M. . There will be live music and refreshments. It will be B.Y.O.B

Memorials may be made to the Stambaugh Academy 2420 Donald Ave. Youngstown, OH 44509

The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements and condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

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