All Obituaries

Genoveva Rivera, 78, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Complete Care Nursing Home at Berkshire Center in Exeter Township. She was the widower of Enrique Rivera Rivera.  They shared many years together. Born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Juan and Paula Rivera.   Genoveva was a member of the Catholic Church.   She is survived by two sons, Jose Rivera of Reading, Pa and Juan Ramon Rivera of Puerto Rico. She is also survived by a...

Aquiles Brito Sine, 82, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the West Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Ana Mercedes Trejo de Brito, they shared 51 years of marriage together. Born in Don Juan, Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, he was the son of Justiniano Brito and Tomasina Sine. He worked as a farmer and landscaper. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing dominoes, hand fishing, planting cacao and other plants. He’ll be remembered for his friendly...

C. Thomas Traynor Jr. (Tom), 70, of Birdsboro, widow of Cindy L. Traynor spent 32 1/2  years together. He was a warrior against cancer for 2 1/2 years. Tom passed away Tuesday, September 11 at the West Reading Hospital.   Born in Pottstown, PA., he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Borden) Traynor and Charles Traynor, Sr. Mr. Traynor grew-up and graduated in Pottstown. He went into the Army. Tom was a chef for many years and lastly worked in concrete.  He moved to...

Rory Anthony Ellison Sr., 58, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was the partner of Mary Person for two years. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Otha Harris and Sandra McGhee.  He attended Reading High School and graduated in 1984. He was employed at Sweet Streets Desserts for over 20 years. Rory was a diehard New Orleans Saints fan. He loved and cherished his children and grandchildren. He was humble...

Shawn M. Kelley, 46, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Pottstown Hospital. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Ralph and Barbara Kelley.  Shawn received his GED diploma.  He is survived by one brother, Ralph Kelley Jr., and one sister, Tammi Kelley Jackson, as well as many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a brother, Ryan Kelley Sr. Memorial service will be private. 

Karen Elaine Dix entered into rest on August 19,2023 following a short battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana and was the oldest of 6. She was married to Jerry Dix for 35 years before divorcing. She was a stay at home mom to 5 children: Tammy, Mickeal, Patty, Jackie, and Randy.  A longtime resident of New Smyrna Beach, Fl she was a member of The Church of the Nazarene before moving to Pottstown, Pa and joining the Nazarene Church there. Karen passed on her love...

Khareem A. Porter, 46, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Reading, Pennsylvania.  He was the partner of Ronda Jones. They shared 13 years of partnership together. Born in the Bronx, New York he was the son of Leslie and Cynthia Porter. He attended and graduated Washington-Irving High School in New York, New York.   He was employed at Ashley‘s Furniture in Leesport, Pennsylvania, and worked as a Line Clearing Operator.  He enjoyed playing billiards,...

Loretta E. Brown, 65 years old, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Reading Hospital. She was the wife of Edward J. Brown. They shared 10 years of marriage together. Loretta was born in Lancaster County, PA.  She was a member of the Holy Trinity Church of God. She enjoyed walking and feeding the homeless. She will be remembered for her street ministry. Loretta had a strong character and was faithful to the end.  She is survived by her spouse, Edward J Brown.

Craig R. Kulp, 47, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Marianne M. Banos and stepdad Ozzie L. Jacobs. Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Marianne M. Banos and Richard Keith Kulp.  He attended Boyertown High School where he completed 12 years of school. He was self-employed and worked from home as a car detailer. Craig enjoyed motorcycles, money, women, candy and cars. He will be remembered as always...