e-Bituaries

Heartfelt Stories

Goodbye experience planning is giving our guests more control than ever. With an increasing desire to have a say, more and more guests are including a well thought out e-bituary. An e-bituary identifies and communicates to the community, the passing of a wonderful life and announces visitation, Remembrance Gathering or memorial information.


When writing the e-bituary it's important to capture heartfelt moments, sharing a life history, recounting accomplishments, including hobbies, interests and memberships enjoyed for years and of course the people who were near and dear. E-bituaries should be a crafted, meaningful tribute that convey personality clearly introducing celebrations and other relevant information.


Due to high cost, demanding deadlines and potential, unnecessary, extended wait periods for newspaper publishing, more and more guests are choosing a longer, in-depth and highly detailed heartfelt story that is posted here online. Our “e-bituaries” are immediately available to tag, share, email and print. Our "E-bituaries" engage friends, family and our community by including a tribute wall of photographs and an online video with no additional fees.


NOTICE - Obituary and funeral service information that appear on other websites have no connection to Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes or crerancelebration.com. 


Several third-party obituary aggregator websites use AI algorithms to scrape content from funeral home websites. Often, the information posted is inaccurate and outside the control of Creran Celebration. It is always best to rely on
crerancelebration.com or the funeral home's social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for continual up-to-date information. Our guests can always subscribe for e-mailed e-bituary alerts at crerancelebration.com

Charles  R. Matthews

Charles R. Matthews

Oct 14, 2018

On October 14, 2018, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 88. He was predeceased by his wife Edith (nee Thacklinburg), his mother Clara Matthews, his sister, Clara Rundus and brother, Franklin Matthews. He is survived by his children Steven Matthews, Sheryl Boccaleri, Debra Herbert and 3 sisters, Edith Cain, Dorothy Bosch and Sara Lavecchio. Mr. Matthews was a Veteran of the...

Eileen  A. Cronin

Eileen A. Cronin

Sep 27, 2018

Passed away peacefully on September 27, 2018, of Audubon, NJ, age 66. She is the beloved mother of Dana J. Wilson (Josh) and the late John G. Jefferies, Jr., loving sister of Michael (Mary Lynn), Dennis (Maryanne) John (Joan) and James (Pam) Cronin, Marie Cooper (Robert), Ruth Anne Cronin, and Therese LaTorre (Jeep). She is also survived by her dear...

Wayde (Rotchford)  Penton

Wayde (Rotchford) Penton

Sep 26, 2018

On September 26, 2018, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 28. He is the beloved son of Heather Penton and John Rotchford, loving father of Selena, dear brother of Boltin, John and Kyena Kirkley and dear grandson of the late Janet Penton. He is also the nephew of Michelle Ulak and Kimberly Penton, uncle of Barry, Nola and Alana and cousin...

Mary  Lou Mattingley

Mary Lou Mattingley

Sep 14, 2018

On September 14, 2018, (nee Renner) of Haddon Twp., NJ, age 64. She was the beloved mother of Melissa Mattingley, Nicole Bazulis (Anthony), Amber Bazulis (Michael) and Heather Grasso (Joseph). She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Jacob, Dominic, Jordyn, Camryn, Addison and Joey. Mary Lou was predeceased by her lifelong love Anthony Ripoli. Relatives and friends are invited...

Edward  A. Hess

Edward A. Hess

Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, 2018, of Cinnaminson, formerly a long time resident of Oaklyn, NJ. Age 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Ada Hess and Marion Hess. Loving father of Edward W. Hess (Linda), Gary M. Hess (Karen) and Dennis C. Hess (Gerry) and step children Craig Milnes (Johanne), David Milnes (Barbara), and James Milnes (Dolores). He was the cherished...

Clara Engime

Clara Engime

Sep 10, 2018

On September 10, 2018, (nee Benson) of Oaklyn, NJ, age 86. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Engime, loving mother of Deborah Scott (William), Peter (Sharon), Robert (Judy) and Theodore Engime. She is also survived by 9 loving grandchildren, dear friend Megan and her cat, Mr. Tibbs. Clara's funeral service will be private at the request of...

Francis  J. Boyle

Francis J. Boyle

Sep 4, 2018

On September 4, 2018, of Stratford, NJ, age 63. He is the beloved husband for 40 years of Patricia (nee Coyle), loving father of Francis J. III (Jieun) and Natalie Boyle, dear brother of Edward Boyle, Mary Giordano, Catherine Boyle, Suzanne Musetto, Laura Schmidt and Shelley Stahl. He is also survived by his two cherished grandsons Louis and Adam. Frank...

Judy  K. Pell

Judy K. Pell

Sep 1, 2018

On September 1, 2018, (nee Baker) of Haddon Twp., NJ, age 62. She is the daughter of Humphrey and Katherine Baker, beloved wife of Kenneth C. Pell, loving mother of Matthew Campbell (Rachel), Jason Campbell, Christine Latourneau (Adam) and sister of Butch Baker. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Riley, Bryce, Jayson, Sophia, Addison and Madelyn. Judy was...

David Goldstein

David Goldstein

Sep 1, 2018

David Goldstein of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Philadelphia, PA on September 1, 2018. Aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Gerhart) Goldstein. Devoted father of Gary Scott Goldstein, Ronald W. James Jr. (Shelly Chapman James), Christine M. James , Brian Matthew Goldstein (Shannon M. Goldstein), Timothy M. James (Tanya Dapkey) Loving grandfather of Ronald W. James III (Samantha Lewanowicz)...

Vera "Vicki" C. Oetting

Vera "Vicki" C. Oetting

Aug 28, 2018

Vicki Oetting (nee Bowden), age 73, of Lindenwold, NJ died unexpectedly of natural causes at her home August 28, 2018. She will be forever missed by her son and daughter, their familes, and her extensive circle of friends and relations. Vicki was a retiree of the Cherry Hill School System and a very proud educator. She was a Girl Scout...

Shirley  M. Prepsel

Shirley M. Prepsel

Aug 26, 2018

Shirley M. (Hart) Prepsel (nee Powell) of Bellmawr, formerly of Gloucester City, age 77. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Francis C. Prepsel, Sr. Beloved Mother to son, Joseph Hart and daughter, Denise Hart-Mazur (Mark). Loving Mimi to Louis (Kylie) and James Hart, Jeremy, Douglas and Jillian Mazur. Loving Step-mother to Frank Jr. (Dawn), Scott (Sara) and the late James Prepsel...

Fay  "Inky" Lang

Fay "Inky" Lang

Aug 26, 2018

On August 26, 2018 (nee Thompson) of Barrington, and formerly of the Fairview Section of Camden. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Lang, loving mother of Donald E. (Linda), Jack G. (Marylou) and Scott D. (Gerri) Lang and Tammy J. Sleiminger (David). She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Christy, Lisa, David, Jennifer, Adriane, Donald...

Brian  K. O'Neill

Brian K. O'Neill

Aug 21, 2018

On August 21, 2018 of Mt. Laurel, NJ, age 37. He is the beloved son of Karen and DuWayne Carter and the late Keith L. O'Neill. He is also survived by his dear sister Kelly Kaufman (Jeffrey) and many dear aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the CRERAN...

Anne "Nancy" C. Loeber

Anne "Nancy" C. Loeber

Aug 21, 2018

On August 21, 2018 (nee Campbell) of Haddon Twp., NJ, age 77. She is the beloved wife of Francis Loeber, loving mother of Franz (Marci), Christopher (Laura), Amy Rotonda (Vince) and dear grandmother of Campbell, Christopher Jr., Connor, Paul, Meghan, Ashley, Chloe, and Eden. Nancy is predeceased by her parents Teresa and Charles Campbell Jr. of St. Davids, PA, and...

Arthur Harman

Arthur Harman

Aug 14, 2018

Arthur Harman, 97, passed away peacefully at Medford Leas, Medford, NJ on August 14, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Theresa and his daughter Elizabeth Johnson. He is survived by his son Matthew and his wife Mary, his son-in-law Floyd Johnson, nine nieces and one nephew. Mr. Harman and his late brother Dave were the "sons"...

Annamay Brennan

Annamay Brennan

Aug 6, 2018

On August 6, 2018, (nee Marlow) of Camden, NJ, age 79. She is the beloved wife of the late Bernard Brennan, loving mother of Christine Johann (Bob), Steven W. Morad, Sr. (Michelle) and Barney Morad and dear sister of Edward Marlow, Dolores Ferriola and Albert Marlow. She is also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and many dear nieces and nephews....

Joan Newsom

Joan Newsom

Aug 1, 2018

Joan ( nee Busard) Newsom of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Philadelphia, Pa. peacefully on August 1, 2018. Aged 79 years. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Newsom. Devoted mother of Teresa and her husband, John Gresko and Dennis and his wife, Mary Beth Newsom. Loving Grandmother of Eric (Ashley),Colin and Gregory Newsom. Dear sister of Charles "Charlie" (the late Roberta "Bert")...

Joan  M. Dannibale

Joan M. Dannibale

Jul 22, 2018

On July 22, 2018, of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 80 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Angelo A. Dannibale. Loving mother of Dawn Dennery (John), Annette Abel (Paul), Dino Dannibale (Christine), Angela Sanson (Tom), and Stacy Issel (Michael). Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dear sister of George Boettcher. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday...

Barbara  K. Beckett

Barbara K. Beckett

Jul 22, 2018

On July 22, 2018, (nee Hertline), of Haddonfield, NJ passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at the age of 77. She is the beloved mother of Robert P. Beckett, Jr. (Joyce), Patrick B. Beckett, and Laurie A. Farina (Robert) and dear sister of Carole Hook and Kenneth Hertline. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jason, Griffin, Carly, Matthew,...

Clara  A. Walton

Clara A. Walton

Jul 21, 2018

Passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018 at the age of 77 years, of Gloucester City, NJ. Devoted mother of Karen Garrett (Robert), Kimberley Kavanaugh (Donald), Clara (Amanda) Greenwood (Charles), Kelly White (George), and Kathy Price (Wayne). Loving grandmother of Krista, Frank, Zachary, Matthew, Sean, Krista, Kaila, Madison, and Alyssa. Caring great grandmother of Tyler, Jacob and Steven. Preceded in...