Richard F. Utegg Jr.

Richard F. Utegg Jr. obituary, Carbondale, PA

Richard F. Utegg Jr.

Richard Utegg Obituary

Published by Legacy on Mar. 4, 2025.
Richard F. Utegg, Jr., 61, of Vandling, died Sunday March 2nd at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains. He is survived by his wife, the former Ann Marie Bronchella.
Born in Honesdale, son of Richard F. and Belva Cook Utegg, Sr., Apopka, FL, he was a graduate of Western Wayne High School. He received his Associates Degree in Computer Science from Penn State Worthington Scranton. Prior to his recent retirement, he was employed as a computer programmer for UGL, Dunmore. He was a longtime member of the Waymart Volunteer Fire Company, where he held the offices of Vice President and Trustee. He was also a member of Forest City Emergency Services. He was an avid bicyclist, biking thousands of miles every year; he also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He had an outgoing personality and was very community minded.
Also surviving are a sister: Tammy Utegg; a brother: James Utegg and wife Josie; a niece: Brianne Lint; and a nephew: Christian Lint, all of Apopka, FL.; a sister-in-law: Karen Bronchella and nephew Harley, Harrisburg; and a mother-in-law: Rita Bronchella, Forest City.
As per his request, private funeral services will be held with interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Forest City. Arrangements by the Jones & Brennan Funeral Home, 430 Main Street, Forest City.
Memorial donations can be made in Richard's honor to the Waymart Volunteer Fire Company, 254 Carbondale Rd, Waymart, PA 18472 or Forest City Emergency Services, 380 Railroad Street, Forest City, PA 18421.
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March 15, 2025

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al chianelli

March 15, 2025

rest in peace rich.. it was a pleasure knowing and riding with you as a fellow
harley club member.
we will all miss you.

Lynda Syme French

March 9, 2025

Everyone in the Syme family was saddened to hear of Rick's passing. As long time friends of the Cook/Utegg families we remember Rick as a young boy with a great smile and lots of energy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.

Clay S Tylinski

March 5, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rick and I worked together at UGL and I am so saddened by this news.

Karl Strasburger

March 5, 2025

Remembered all the event from the fire co always a great guy miss ya

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