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Jay H. Utter Memorial
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On 4/13/2019 we lost our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, nephew, and friend. He went peacefully in the comfort of his childhood home surrounded by his loved ones.
Jay lived on the same property for majority of his life. Before residing in the home he spent his last days in, he lived in the small one-bedroom cottage that is also on the property. Later, the cottage served as one of the ways that he would provide for his family by renting it out. A few months back around the holidays, the cottage was damaged due to a fire starting and smoldering out. Jay hoped to one day get better and fix the cottage to livable conditions.
We have started this gofundme page in hopes of carrying out one of his last wishes in addition to helping his wife Elizabeth "Beth" with the added financial burdens of his passing.
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Obituary:
Jay H. Utter, 59 years old, of Hewitt, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
He was born on July 24, 1959 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Georgene (Wilson) Utter and David Utter.
Jay proudly served in the US Army National Guard from 1977 to 1981.
He married Elizabeth (Beth) Ernst in 2003 and have since resided in Hewitt, NJ until his passing.
For many years Jay was self-employed as the owner / operator of Jay’s Carpentry serving many local customers in Hewitt and surrounding areas.
He will best be remembered for his love of fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Jay was predeceased by his dear mother Georgene in 2005.
He is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Beth), his loving daughters Amanda Bauer and her husband Shane of Pennsylvania, and Sonya Utter of West Milford; his dear step-sons Jake and Kyle Vreeland of Hewitt, NJ; his cherished granddaughter Aubrielle Sonya Bauer; his dear sisters Dawn Ackerman of Pennsylvania, and Sandra Willett of Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
A memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (For GPS use 1 Post Place).
Jay lived on the same property for majority of his life. Before residing in the home he spent his last days in, he lived in the small one-bedroom cottage that is also on the property. Later, the cottage served as one of the ways that he would provide for his family by renting it out. A few months back around the holidays, the cottage was damaged due to a fire starting and smoldering out. Jay hoped to one day get better and fix the cottage to livable conditions.
We have started this gofundme page in hopes of carrying out one of his last wishes in addition to helping his wife Elizabeth "Beth" with the added financial burdens of his passing.
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Obituary:
Jay H. Utter, 59 years old, of Hewitt, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
He was born on July 24, 1959 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Georgene (Wilson) Utter and David Utter.
Jay proudly served in the US Army National Guard from 1977 to 1981.
He married Elizabeth (Beth) Ernst in 2003 and have since resided in Hewitt, NJ until his passing.
For many years Jay was self-employed as the owner / operator of Jay’s Carpentry serving many local customers in Hewitt and surrounding areas.
He will best be remembered for his love of fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Jay was predeceased by his dear mother Georgene in 2005.
He is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth (Beth), his loving daughters Amanda Bauer and her husband Shane of Pennsylvania, and Sonya Utter of West Milford; his dear step-sons Jake and Kyle Vreeland of Hewitt, NJ; his cherished granddaughter Aubrielle Sonya Bauer; his dear sisters Dawn Ackerman of Pennsylvania, and Sandra Willett of Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews and countless friends.
A memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (For GPS use 1 Post Place).
Organizer
Amanda Bauer
Organizer
West Milford, NJ