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
Diana M Souder
Dec 5, 2024
What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future. We follow traditions that our parents set, that their parents taught them and their parents brought with them. The Danish brought us cookie cutters, the Italians brought us caroling and the seven fishes and the Germans brought wreaths, mulled wine, and candy...
George B Schaffer, Jr.
Nov 29, 2024
Laugh at yourself, but don’t ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. Laughter is the sun that drives winter from our faces.”
George B. Schaffer, Jr. lived life with a big heart, an unforgettable laugh, and his famous motto, “Party on.” His laughter, unmistakable and infectious, could light up any room—or carry across it. George was jovial, outgoing, and larger...
Patricia A Karlsen
Nov 20, 2024
When the raindrops come tumbling, you’re the only one who can fill the world with sunshine. Do more of what makes you happy, spread joy and happiness wherever you go, the greatest beauty comes from within. Kindness conquers all. Stay true to your heart and never let the dream end. Patricia A. “Patsy” Karlsen (nee Harris) was outgoing, funny and...
Frank G. Pooley
Nov 19, 2024
Frank G. Pooley, Jr., age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Deptford on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Frank, known affectionately by many as "Buffalo," "Big Frankie," and "Frances," was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a man with a heart as big as his nickname, always quick with a joke and ready to share...
Gloria L. Dooley
Nov 2, 2024
Gloria Lillian Dooley Gloucester City - Passed peacefully 11/2/2024; Aged 58 yrs. Gloria L. was born December 27, 1965 to Woodrow A. Dooley, Sr. (Ann) and the late Gloria Jean (Walters) Dooley. Gloria L. grew up in Gloucester City and was educated at St. Mary's, Gloucester Catholic HS and Gloucester City High School. Gloria L. And Anibal "Andy" Gonzalez, her...
Melissa Byrnes
Oct 31, 2024
Melissa Byrnes, age 37 of Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Melissa was born in Washington Twp. and had been a Gloucester City neighbor. She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Marlene and her husband Jeffrey Maxie and Michael Byrnes. She is also survived by her son Andre Sojo, her siblings, Shane Maxie...
Donald Henry Allison
Oct 27, 2024
Donald H. Allison, age 83 of Gloucester, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Samaritan Inpatient Hospice in Voorhees.
Mr. Allison was born in Camden and had been a longtime Gloucester neighbor. He relished his walks around Gloucester City. In colder months he was easily spotted by his signature wool cap and padded denim jacket. He was generous too, as...
James R Lannon, Sr.
Oct 23, 2024
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On October 23, 2024, James R. Lannon, Sr. passed away peacefully at home, relieved of all pain & suffering. Jim is surely zipping through the Heavens on his Harley or one of his many beloved Corvettes.
The world is full of wonder, all we have to do is look around & see...
Robert F Ludwick, Sr.
Oct 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert F. Ludwick, Sr., who departed this world peacefully at the Berlin Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Berlin, NJ, just days after celebrating his 89th birthday. A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Robert’s legacy of love and kindness will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew...
Peter J. Landini
Oct 14, 2024
Peter J Landini, 67, of Salem, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Inspira Hospital, Salem. Mr. Landini contributed to the manpower of our great nation upholding the ideals of our American freedoms in, first, the United States Marine Corps. He then spent 10 subsequent years serving in the United States Army. Peter is survived by his wife,...
Clare D Critchfield
Oct 14, 2024
Clare Delores Critchfield (nee Gardner) passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital with her daughter by her side. Clare is predeceased by her loving parents Lloyd and Alma (Zimmerman) Gardner, her brother Harvey Gardner, her dear aunt and uncle Delores and Corky Carr (Teetie & Unkie), and her cousin Wayne Carr. She will be deeply missed by her...
Bette C Bowne
Oct 12, 2024
Bette C Bowne (nee Cocker), a cherished soul composed of love and resilience, who touched the lives of many, unexpectedly passed away at her home in Oaklyn on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Bette lived a life of, dedication, with a steadfast spirit that inspired everyone around her.
For many years, she made her mark in banking. Her professional journey flourished at...
Cecilia R Rosemiller
Oct 6, 2024
Cecilia R. Rosemiller (nee Amodei), passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 6 at the extraordinary age of 96.Born in Philadelphia on February 9, 1928 into a large family of 12 siblings, Cecilia married her beloved late husband Nicholas at the age of 17 and never looked back. For 69 years she and Nick cultivated a home filled...
Violet S. Farkas
Oct 2, 2024
Violet S. Farkas, (nee Jones), age 99 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born in Fairview, New Jersey, Mrs. Farkas was a longtime resident of Collingswood and enjoyed summers with family in Ocean City, New Jersey. In her later years, she resided in Audubon. Mrs. Farkas met her late husband while they both served our country during World...
Larry G. Melrose
Oct 2, 2024
It’s the sweet, simplest things in life that are the real ones after all. They are the most extraordinary and bring the most happiness. Larry G. “Mel” Melrose was a quiet, kind, and gentle soul who filled his days with life’s simple things. If we can all treat each other as if we were geniuses, poets, and artists, we have...
Lawrence M. "Lance" Niosi
Sep 14, 2024
Let's begin with a story of a man who started his day before sunrise, and spoke beautifully of ferry rides to work amongst the hustle and bustle of the big city. A man who valued his work in the trades loved his home and kept it as his cherished castle along with his motorized pride and joy. A man who...
Jacob A White
Sep 6, 2024
Home is the starting place of love, hope, and dreams. Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends. It was here that Jacob A. White flourished as a typical kid turning plain, everyday events into amazing experiences. Trips to the Jersey Shore, Christmas at the Dickens Village in Philly, Disney, movies, scouts, and...
Ardyth A Terney
Aug 18, 2024
Poetry is language at its most distilled and powerful. It is when emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. Jenny Joseph’s “warning” was that, “When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple with a red hat that doesn't go and doesn’t suit me. That sassy “hattitude” got the most out of life. It's the...
John A Stone
Aug 17, 2024
What could be better than a day filled with exploring the woods, an evening around a campfire, and a night in the tent beneath a pitch-black sky filled with bright stars? This place touches the soul with solitude. Nature is a place of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, and a companion. John A. Stone found this...
Charles N. Lehman
Aug 7, 2024
Charles Nicholson Lehman (Chuck), 80 years old, lifelong resident of Oaklyn, NJ passed away Wednesday, August 7. A long time Oaklyn councilman and school board member, Chuck is survived by his wife Jody Reese, his cherished children Jacob, Jesse and Julia Lehman and his beloved grandchildren Leo and Hannah Lehman and their mother Emilie Wlodaver Lehman. Chuck is also survived...
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