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

Joyce  L. Webb

Joyce L. Webb

Dec 5, 2017

On December 5, 2017 (nee Peters) of Beverly, NJ, age 72. She is the beloved wife of David R. Webb, loving mother of John (Stephanie) and Stephan (Carol-Lynn) Aubrey and dear sister of the late Patricia Adams. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Ashley, Stephen, Tyler, Nicholas and Zachary. Joyce was a devoted member of the Oaklyn Baptist...

Edward  M. Novak

Edward M. Novak

Nov 27, 2017

On November 27, 2017, of Oaklyn and formerly of the Fairview Section of Camden, age 92. He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Salvatore); loving father of Michele Richardson (late Charles) and the late Edward M. Novak, Jr. (Michele) and brother of Dorothy Christy, and the late Frank and George Novak. He is also survived by his...

Arnel  Edmund Jackson

Arnel Edmund Jackson

Nov 25, 2017

Arnel Edmund Jackson of Audubon, NJ on November 25, 2017. Aged 97 years. Beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Levine) Jackson for 72 years. Devoted father of Dale (Joan) Jackson, Dean (Jeanette) Jackson, Dane (Debbie) Jackson, Dyanne Jackson and Donna (Joe) Transue. Dear brother of Thelma (the late Ed) Rhoades, the late Walter (the late Jane) Jackson, the late MArgaret (the...

Mildred  Anna O'Farrell

Mildred Anna O'Farrell

Nov 20, 2017

On November 20, 2017, of South Barrington, IL, previously of Alpharetta, GA, Haddon Heights and Oaklyn, NJ, age 88. Daughter of the late Charles and Mamie Thomas; beloved mother of Donna (Barry) Hafft, Linda (Andy) McDonald, Diane O'Farrell-Sexton, and Ruth Banford; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Kristin) Gifford, Lauren (Collin) Smith, Jenna (Ryan) Larkin, the late Karly Hafft, Andrew McDonald, and...

Helen "Mitzi" L. Boggs

Helen "Mitzi" L. Boggs

Nov 17, 2017

On November 17, 2017, (nee McCord) of Oaklyn, NJ, age 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Boggs, loving mother of David Boggs (Ellen), Kathleen Boggs-Shaner (late Robert), Karen Favorite (Tim) and dear sister of the late Elwood G. McCord (Lois). She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Cheri and Dana Boggs, Thomas, Lauren and Catherine...

Madeline  Lynn Clark

Madeline Lynn Clark

Nov 15, 2017

On November 15, 2017, (nee Bono) of Oaklyn, NJ, age 63. She was the beloved mother of Tiffany Clark. Lynn was a former employee of the Garden State Race Track in Cherry Hill. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, 400 WHITE HORSE PIKE, OAKLYN, NJ. Lynn's Memorial Service...

James  S. (Gurchick)  Gurcik

James S. (Gurchick) Gurcik

Nov 12, 2017

On November 12, 2017, of Brooklawn, NJ, age 78. He is the beloved husband, for 51 years, of Frances E. (nee Beine), loving father of Jeffrey, Sr. (Chris) and Joseph (Michelle) Gurcik, dear brother of Florence Gurchick, Michael Gurcik and George and Andrew Gurchick. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren Kaitlyn, Rachel, J. Stephen, Jr., Michaela and Alyssa....

Gertrude  Marie Bussian

Gertrude Marie Bussian

Nov 10, 2017

Gertrude Marie "Trudy" Bussian, age 90, died on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Masonic Home of New Jersey. She was born on February 4, 1927 and was the daughter of John and Gertrude Cavanagh. Trudy was preceded in death by her former spouse, John W. Bussian and her beloved daughter, Kathleen B. Jones. She is survived by her beloved...

Charles  R. Berger

Charles R. Berger

Nov 4, 2017

On November 4, 2017, of Haddon Twp., NJ, age 90. He is the beloved husband of Claire M. (nee Lewis), loving father of Richard Berger (Eileen), Dianne Brown (James) and Jeffrey Berger (Kim). He is also survived by his dear grandchildren Richard, Kristine, Anthony, Melody, Emily, Claire, Valerie and great grandchildren Jake, Regan, Brennan, Jackson, Lilly, Riley, Isaac and Johanna....

Lawrence  "Larry" Patterson

Lawrence "Larry" Patterson

Nov 4, 2017

On November 4, 2017, a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ, age 92. He is the beloved husband of Dottie Brooks Patterson and the late Anna K. Patterson, loving father of SuzAnne Getz (John), Deborah Martinez, Sharon Davis (Patrick), Lawrence Andrew Patterson (Carla) and dear brother of Connie Ryker (Joseph), Loretta Richmond and the late Mavine Gross and Ruth Reeves....

Robert  H. Jentsch

Robert H. Jentsch

Nov 3, 2017

Robert H. Jentsch of Collingswood, NJ on November 3, 2017. Aged 85 years. Robert was born in Camden and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High Schoolin 1950. He proudly served in th U.S. Army during the Korean War during 1952-1954. He provided for his family as a Switchman for AT & T in Philadelphia. Robert served as a Past Master, Henry...

Leon  A. Strang

Leon A. Strang

Oct 27, 2017

STRANG, JR LEON A. On October 27, 2017, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 91. He is the beloved husband of Dorothy A. (nee Sullivan), loving father of Dennis (Helen) and Elwood A. (Deborah) Strang and dear brother of Wayne and the late Daniel M. Strang. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren Nicole, Desire, Ian and great grandchildren Ryan,...

Kenneth  C. Vanderslice

Kenneth C. Vanderslice

Oct 24, 2017

On October 24, 2017 of Mt. Ephraim, formerly of Oaklyn, NJ, age 73. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma E. (nee Logue), loving father of Dennis (Melissa) and the late Patrick and Jeffrey Vanderslice and loving grandfather of Ethan, Jacob and Emily. He is also survived by his dear sister, Diana Gregg and many nieces and nephews....

Robert Hinshillwood

Robert Hinshillwood

Oct 15, 2017

On October 15, 2017 of Lindenwold, NJ, age 72. He is the devoted husband of Carol (nee Coulter), loving father of the Bryan, Kevan, Dawn Chen (Jerry) and late Michael; loving stepfather to Tina Ellis (Mark), Todd Cerminaro (Stephanie), Billy Kelly (Maureen) and dear grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his dear brothers...

Karen  Marie Wood

Karen Marie Wood

Oct 13, 2017

Karen Marie Wood of Sewell, NJ suddenly on October 13, 2017. Aged 50 years. Beloved wife of Gregg Wood. Loving mother of Nicholas Wood and Noah Wood. Dear Daughter of the late Helena and William Cunningham, Sr. and daughter in law of Ron and Dot Wood. She is survived by her siblings, Kenneth Cunningham, David Cunningham, William (Linda) Cunningham and...

Joan Wright

Joan Wright

Sep 29, 2017

WRIGHT JOAN On September 29, 2017 (nee Campbell) of North Wildwood, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 79. She is the beloved wife of Edgar Wright, loving mother of Robert (Catherine), Brian, and Edward (Tammy) Wright, dear sister of Harry Campbell, Marie Mealey and Ruth Wenner. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Joshua (Marissa), David (Michelle), Kelly (Raul),...

Ann Elder

Ann Elder

Sep 28, 2017

ELDER Ann On Sept. 28, 2017, long time resident of Gloucester City, NJ. Age 80 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Harvey L. Elder. Loving mother of AnnLouise MacBride and Harvey L. Jr., also survived by 3 grandchildren Brittany, Matthew and Neal and sister Irene Shivers. Ann was a long time member and active in the Bible Study Group of...

Patricia Dooley

Patricia Dooley

Sep 20, 2017

Patricia Dooley (nee Britton), age 56, Gloucester City, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Center in Mt. Holly after a short bout with pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents John & Ruth Britton. She is the loving & devoted mother of Michael "Colleen" Dooley and Christina Wolfe, proud grandmother of Cheyenne,...

Francis "Mickey" C. Forker

Francis "Mickey" C. Forker

Sep 19, 2017

On September 19, 2017, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 79. He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine "Pat" Forker, loving father of Karen ( DuWayne) Carter, Frances (Roy) Gentry, Charles (Bobbi) Forker, Gary (Margaret) Forker, Richard (Louise) Forker, and Ronald Forker, dear step-father of Thomas Girgenti (Barbara), late Theresa (James) Thompson and William (Jean) Girgenti. He is the...

Ruth  S. Jones

Ruth S. Jones

Sep 4, 2017

On September 4, 2017, (nee Shields) of Oaklyn, NJ, age 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin P. Jones and loving mother of Kenneth (Peggy) and Patricia Jones. She was also predeceased by her dear brothers George, James and David Shields and her sister Marie McManamy. Ruth was a devoted member of the Oaklyn Baptist Church for...