March 26, 2013

The Express

Skyler David Wool, 22, of 234 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Born May 21, 1990 in Williamsport, he was the son of Misty L. Spotts and Todd Wool.

Skyler was a 2008 graduate of Jersey Shore Area High School where he was an outstanding student and football player. Skyler was currently attending Lock Haven University, majoring in criminal justice and was to graduate in May. Skyler was not only an excellent student, but also an awesome defensive lineman for the LHU football team. He loved playing the game and was a leader on and off the field.

He loved hunting with his family and friends at their cabin. He loved his family and looked over them as the "big brother." He was passionate and loved history and history books and studying maps of historic wars and battles.

He is survived by his father, Todd Wool of Montandon; his mother and stepfather, Charles and Misty Spotts of Jersey Shore; two brothers, Logan Wool and Jesse Spotts, and two sisters, Ashlyn Wool and Aeriale Spotts, all of Jersey Shore; his Poppy, Kenneth Crooks of Brookside; his Gram, Carol Wool of Cogan House; Pop-pop and Mom-mom Bill and Peg Spotts of Coatesville; and his coaches and teammates and many at LHU. Don't Flinch.

A celebration of Skyler's life will be held on Saturday, April 6, at Crossroads Community Church, 1454 State Route Highway 44, Jersey Shore, Pa. Visitation is 1 to 3 p.m. with services at 3 p.m. Pastor Jason Borowicz will officiate. Burial will be private.

Family will provide flowers and asks that memorial contributions in Skyler's name be made to the Lock Haven University Foundation - Football Team Fund, Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center, 10 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven, PA 17745.

Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Shore, has charge of arrangements.

Jersey Shore man dies in Clinton County crash

March 25, 2013

By SAVANNAH DEMPSEY sbarr@sungazette.com , Williamsport Sun-Gazette 

LOCK HAVEN - Authorities have released details surrounding the Saturday crash that took the life of Lock Haven University senior football player Skyler Wool, 22, of Jersey Shore.

According to police records, the crash occurred along Woodward Avenue in Woodward Township, Clinton County. At about 1:30 a.m., Wool was heading north toward Fargus Island Road when his vehicle left the roadway for unknown reasons.

Police believe Wool may have over-corrected his steering to regain control, which caused the vehicle to slide sideways into a utility pole.

The vehicle hit the pole near the passenger side front door, authorities say. The impact was strong enough to sheer off the utility pole and send the vehicle into the air, causing it to strike trees and shrubbery.

Investigators estimate the vehicle traveled about 270 feet after hitting the pole, before coming to rest in the backyard of a home at 518 Guardlock Road.

Wool was declared dead at the scene by Clinton County Deputy Coroner John Hanna.

State police from Lamar were assisted by members of the Pine Creek Township police, Dunnstown and Lock Haven City fire departments, Lock Haven emergency services and members of the state Department of Transportation.

Wool, a Jersey Shore High School graduate, was a 2012 Football Gazette All-Super Region I Team member, an All-PSAC First Team selection and he was nominated for the Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award.