Obituary

Shane Allen Wooley, 41, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Beaver on October 9, 1984, he is the son of Connie Lee (Shanor) Wooley and the late Terry Allen Wooley.
Shane was the loving husband of Amanda, who he had been with since they were 16 years old, and the proud, devoted father of his 7-year-old son, Smith, who meant everything to him. Shane was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and lived his life guided by compassion, humor, and love for others. Ordained in his faith, he was honored to officiate the weddings of three couples, a role he cherished deeply. He was an avid wrestling enthusiast, and could often be found cheering on his favorite Pittsburgh sports teams. Shane also loved building intricate LEGO sets, traveling to Las Vegas to enjoy the casinos, and spending time in Erie near the water, places that brought him peace and happiness. Some of his happiest moments were spent sitting on the front porch surrounded by family and friends, sharing stories and laughter. Shane adored his family beyond measure and treasured every moment with them. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, his kind heart, sense of humor, and easygoing nature.
In addition to his mother, Shane is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 15 years, Amanda “Mandy” (Gerard) Wooley; his son, Smith Allen Wooley; his step mother, Tina Wooley; his brothers, Cody (Brittany) Wooley, Shawn (Stephanie) Stanley, Tim Stanley, and Mike Pagani; his mother-in-law, Kerry (John Wuycik) McShane; his sisters-in-law Megan (Josh Fuchs) Campbell and Jessica McShane; his nieces and nephews, Mason, Addy, Greyson, Eleanor, and Tanner; along with numerous beloved extended family and friends.
Friends will be received on Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 1:30PM until the time of services at 3:30PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Pastor David Saylor will officiate.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Grace Tarabay-Caridad and the staff of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center of Beaver as well as the staff from Pinnacle Hospice for the compassionate care they showed Shane and his family during his battle with Cancer.