Bobby Joe Utley

Bobby Joe Utley, 17, of Fleetwood, died suddenly, Saturday, August 20, 2016, after an incident at Raystown Lake, Huntingdon County.

Born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, he was a son of Gary P. and Angela F. (Ruppert) Utley, with whom he resided. Bobby Joe would have begun his senior year (today) at Brandywine Heights High School, Topton. Bobby Joe enjoyed boating, fishing, playing guitar and spending time with his cousins and family.

In addition to his Parents, Gary and Angela, Bobby Joe is survived by Brothers, Jacob P. Utley, at home; and Dustin J. Moss, Blandon. Other survivors include his Maternal Grandmother, Diane M. (Bales) wife of Ronald E. Hartman, Fleetwood; Maternal Grandfather, Richard L. Ruppert, Allentown; Paternal Grandmother, Dianne M. (McClynn) wife of Kenneth Fisher, Summit Hill; and Paternal Grandfather, William J. Utley, II, Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County. Bobby Joe was predeceased by Brothers, Travis R. Moss, Daniel A. Ruppert and a Sister, Kacie N. Ruppert.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016, at 10:30 AM from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with Reverend Jane M. Kropa, officiating.  Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.  Family and friends may call Friday, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made in memory of Bobby Joe to Propionic Acidemia Foundation, 1963 McCraren Road, Highland Park, IL  60035, or on-line at www.pafoundation.com/donate . Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.