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

Richard  W. Fichter

Richard W. Fichter

Aug 27, 2015

Richard W. Fichter, Jr. of Gibbsboro, NJ, on August, 27, 2015. Aged 65 years. Richard was a printer since birth. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. An avid car collector, Richard also enjoyed motorcycle trips. A devoted family man and friend, Richard was the rock for all of the people in his life. A man of many talents, Richard...

Eleanora  R. Fries

Eleanora R. Fries

Aug 24, 2015

(nee Reamer) of Haddon Hts., NJ passed away at the home of her brother, Robert Reamer, of Barrington on August 24, 2015, at the age of 91. Eleanora was born Feb.18, 1924 and was raised in Barrington. She was a member of the 1941 graduating class of Haddon Hts. High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years...

Trueman  P. Helms

Trueman P. Helms

Aug 14, 2015

Beloved Trueman P Helms of Collingswood NJ passed away on August 14, 2015 after a long brave battle at Alaris Rehab Center in Cherry Hill NJ. Trueman was the son of Beatrice James Helms and Frank Sparks Helms both predeceasing him. He was a graduate of Audubon High School and Lehigh University where he majored in engineering. He served in...

William  J. Lewin

William J. Lewin

Aug 9, 2015

On August 9, 2015, of Audubon, NJ, age 70. He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Evangelista) and loving father of William Jr., Thomas (Trisha), and the late Brian Lewin. He was the dear son of the late Roy E. and Kathryn A. Lewin and former husband of Gale (nee Tait) Lewin. Bill is the stepfather of...

June  E Pike

June E Pike

Aug 7, 2015

PIKE June E. On August 7, 2015 of Gloucester City, NJ, age 59 years. She is the beloved mother of Robert, David and Krystal Pike, cherished grandmother of Samuel, Sophia and Jeovanni, dear sister of Robert, Dixie and Elizabeth Rossell and the late Lillian Mannino and is also survived by her loving niece Anisa Mannino and nephew Angelo Mannino. Many...

Helen  R. Weaver

Helen R. Weaver

Aug 2, 2015

Helen R. Weaver (nee Gross) of Haddon Township, NJ, on August 2, 2015. Aged 91 years. Born September 6, 1923 to Joseph & Viola (Egan) Gross. Widow of Frank E. Weaver. Pre-deceased by sister Frances (Harvey) Tettemer and brother C. Joseph Gross. Beloved by relatives Sister-in-law Dorothy Gross, Nieces Gail (Robert) Parkinson, Judy, Mary & Suzanne Tettemer; Nephews Tom (Sharon)Tettemer...

Florence  L. Watts

Florence L. Watts

Jul 22, 2015

Florence L. (nee Gurk) Watts of Collingswood, NJ, formerly of Audubon, NJ, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 22, 2015 at the age of 95 years. She was born in Philadelphia on November 27, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Laura (nee Anderson) Gurk and the late Ernest Gurk. Beloved wife for 56 years of the late...

Dennis  C. Dobie

Dennis C. Dobie

Jul 15, 2015

Dennis C. Dobie, of Cherry Hill, NJ, age 75, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer, on July 15. Beloved husband of Ginny [nee Matthews] for 50 years. Devoted father of Susan Blackwell (Joseph) and Robert Dobie (Tracy). Dear brother of Jill Cowen (Joseph) and brother-in-law of Bernard Matthews (Eileen). Loving Pop-Pop of...

Robert  F. Hibbs

Robert F. Hibbs

Jul 15, 2015

On July 15, 2015 of Collingwood, formerly of Oaklyn, NJ, age 68. He is survived by his dear sons Erik (Melissa) and Jeffrey (Ashley) Hibbs, his brother John Hibbs (Christina) and grandchildren Rosalina, Nicholas, Luciano, Brayden and Chloe. Mr. Hibbs' funeral service will be private at the request of the family.

Francis  Joseph Richartz

Francis Joseph Richartz

Jul 14, 2015

Francis Joseph Richartz, formerly of Audubon, NJ, and most recently residing at the Brookdale Senior Living Residence, Florence, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, just 10 days shy of his 98th birthday. "Joe" was the beloved husband of Mildred G. Richartz (deceased), father of Gayle (Bob) Wallace of Edgewater Park and Terry (Emmalinda) Richartz of Cherry Hill. Devoted...

Bernard  J Cupsta

Bernard J Cupsta

Jul 11, 2015

CUPSTA Bernard J. On July 11, 2015, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 96 years. He is the beloved husband of the late Gladys (nee Nelson), and dear brother of Patricia Dahl. Mr. Cupsta was an proud Army veteran of WW II. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00am at the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME...

Patricia  A Ruggles

Patricia A Ruggles

Jul 8, 2015

RUGGLES Patricia A. Peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2015 with her family and life long friend at her bedside. Pat (nee Dunn) was 80 years old. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years William R. Ruggles, her seven loving children Deborah Garrison (Harvey), Paul (Pam), Diane Chafe (Philip), Mark (Laura),...

Robert  Schofield Koerner

Robert Schofield Koerner

Jul 7, 2015

Robert Schofield Koerner of Voorhees, NJ, formerly of Ocean Twp., passed away on July 7, 2015. He was 85. Bob was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and dedicated much of his time to church activities. He enthusiastically served in many capacities, including Bishop of the Eatontown and Cherry Hill, NJ congregations. Bob was born December...

James Eaise

James Eaise

Jul 6, 2015

James Eaise, 84, of Audubon, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2015 surrounded by his family. James was survived by his beautiful wife of 63 years, Catherine Eaise (Moresi), his son, James Jr. (Nancy), and his daughters, Debra Malony (Martin), Teri Witzel (Raymond) and Kathy Kuzmanich (Daniel). He was also continually surrounded and loved by his 11 grandchildren and...

Marie  Stella Mealey

Marie Stella Mealey

Jul 3, 2015

Marie Stella Mealey of Gloucester City, formerly of National Park Age 81years, daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Campbell. Marie will be reunited with her husband Robert D. Mealey who was taken by the Lord early in life. Marie was surrounded by the people who loved her. She was a devoted mother to Robert Mealey, Jr. (Deborah) (Mealey's Pub)...

Debra  A Holton

Debra A Holton

Jul 3, 2015

HOLTON Debra A. On July 3, 2015 of Audubon Park, NJ. Age 59 yrs. Loving mother of John Merryfield III and Joseph Merryfield (Kristin). Cherished grandmother of Jacob and Josh, beloved daughter of Mary Ann Zelazny and dear sister of William and Thomas Holton. Debbie was a very caring person who always enjoyed the company of her friends. Relatives and...

James  P. Darroch

James P. Darroch

Jun 30, 2015

Rev. James P. Darroch of Mount Laurel, NJ on June 30, 2015. The son of Scottish immigrants James and Mary "Mae" (nee Pattison) Darroch, Rev. Darroch was born July 21, 1928 in Philadelphia. "Jim" was a graduate of Northeast High School. Upon turning 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He went on to earn his...

Joseph  L. McKibban

Joseph L. McKibban

Jun 30, 2015

On June 30, 2015 of Brooklawn, NJ, age 84. He is the beloved husband of Emily L. (nee Matts), dear father of Joseph L., William (Patricia), Lorraine Zindel (John) and Charles (Denise) McKibban. Funeral services are private at the request of the family.

Patricia  A. Seher

Patricia A. Seher

Jun 29, 2015

On June 29, 2015 of Clementon, NJ. Predeceased by parents Julia Seher Crist and Ralph Seher, Sr. Beloved mother of Phillip Seher (Kristy), loving sister of Ralph Seher, Jr. (Kathleen), Phyllis LaMarra (Robert), Joseph Seher (Joyce) and Maureen Riggs (Lonnie). Survived by her granddaughter Addison, many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Retired after 40 years at Western...

Margaret  V. Coughlan

Margaret V. Coughlan

Jun 25, 2015

On June 26, 2015, (nee Clark) of Voorhees, NJ, died peacefully surrounded by close family at the age of 100. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Coughlan. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 200 Windsor Ave. in Haddonfield. Margaret's Funeral Mass will be...