All Obituaries

Karen Horvath, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on January 19, 2023.   Karen was the wife of Ken Horvath and they shared 39 years of marriage together.   Karen was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 26, 1957 - the daughter of Earl and Gloria Holmes.  Karen was a member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witness and her faith was very important to her. She also enjoyed working on various crafty projects, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She and...

Juan Antonio Gonzalez Jr, 54, passed away on January 18, 2023 in his home. He was the husband of Olga Gonzalez. They shared 27 years of marriage together.   Born in Atlantic City, NJ. He was the son of Juan Antonio Gonzalez Sr & Francisca Torres. He attended both Atlantic City & Holy Spirit High Schools. He was employed at Reading Parking Authority as a parking enforcer and events parking manager.  He belonged to St Peter the Apostle Church. He enjoyed long walks in the...

Bradley Joel Hernandez Resto, 31, passed away January 16, 2023. He was married to Guadalupe Abriz since 12/16/2014. In 2017, they parted ways. Both Bradley and Guadalupe shared 2 kids, Chinita and Axel.    He was born on 1/26/1991 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He was the son of Yamilet Resto Rodriguez and Rafael Hernandez Soler. He work at Procopios Pizza as a waiter. His hobbies included reading the Bible, listening to Christian music, and spending time with family. In particular,...

Arnaldo Carino, 57, of Reading passed away at the West Reading Hospital on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.   He was the son of German and Carmen Carino. Arnaldo is survived by four children, Luis Carino, Becky Carino, Héctor Morales and Delilah Guldin. Also, two sisters, Yolanda Carino and Lydia Alvarez, two brothers, Ramon Alvarez and Jorge Carino, also 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Arnaldo was predeceased by both parents German and Carmen Carino, one...

Julia Lias peacefully transitioned on December 28, 2022. She was born in the Bronx, New York on August 12, 1970. She was the daughter of the late Migdalia Jimenez and her surviving stepfather Carlos Lopez. Julia attended Reading high school. She met her childhood sweetheart, Tray Lias Sr. at 16 years old. They have been married for the last 33 years and share four children together.  She is survived by her husband, Tray, Lias Sr.; her children Jessyca Lias, Leeana Lias, Tray Lias Jr.,...

Deborah Suzanne “Debbie” Merce, 70, passed away on December 18, in 2022 at the Reading Hospital.   Deborah was the daughter to Martin Hertzog and Joan Steffy Hertzog.  She graduated from Reading High School. Deborah was employed at the Williams Family Restaurant for over 17 years. She is survived by her four children, Jennifer Merce, Nathen Merce, Hillary Merce, and Rebecca Merce. Also,  five grandchildren, Elliot, Elijah, Gianni, Hayven, and...

Curtis R. Rauch, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 at his home.  Born in Saluda, SC., he was the son of Felix Rauch and Annie B. (Gibson) Rauch, both predeceased.  He attended Riverside High School.  He was employed at Deka for 28 years and worked as a Machine Operator.  Curtis was a member of Philippi Baptist Church.  He enjoyed Football (avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan), Basketball, and being the life of the party while spending time with his...

Marlene Eva Harrison, age 59, passed away December 13th, 2022, at 1:30 PM at Saint Joseph Hospital in Reading, PA.   Born in Paterson, NJ, to the late John Marion Harrison and Ulette Shirley Brown.  She attended Paterson public schools and worked as a housekeeper. Marlene was a member of the New A.M.E. Zion Church in Paterson, NJ. She will be remembered for her smile, personality, and her mouth. Marlene is survived by her daughter, Shanell Harrison, of Paterson, NJ. Her son,...

Carmen M Colon, 69, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at 4:23pm at the West Reading hospital in Reading, Pa.  Carmen was born August 27, 1953 in the Bronx of New York. She was a loving daughter to Felix and Esperanza Colon. She was an amazing sister to Esperanza Colon and Manuel Colon.  She was also the greatest mother to Jashydee Rivera, Alfredo Rivera, Jr., Melissa Corchado, Vivian Vanessa Corchado & Amy Corchado.   Carmen had 14 grandchildren, 2 great...

Curtis James Ellison was called Home to rest in the eternal Glory of God on November 28, 2022. Lovingly known by many as "Juno", he was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Christine Ellison, and grandson of the late John and Erma (Benning) Ellison of Manchester, Georgia, where his heart resided.  Juno graduated from Reading High School in 1976 where he served as captain of both the basketball and football teams. Having held a variety of professional roles...