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

Edith  Mae Smith

Edith Mae Smith

Dec 24, 2015

Edith Mae Smith of Cherry Hill Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. She was 89. She was the beloved wife of the late George Smith; devoted mother of Christine Smith, Richard Smith, and Susan DiEva; loving grandmother of Jennifer O'Donnel, Georgea DiEva, Domenica DiEva, and Richard DiEva; dear sister of Alice and John Simensen; and great-grandmother of Adriana, Nico and Ryleigh. There...

Emma  H. Walker

Emma H. Walker

Dec 23, 2015

On December 23, 2015, (nee Handwerker) of Haddon Hts., formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 94. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Walker, loving mother of Sandra Street of Haddon Hts. and Beverly Springer of Emmaus, PA. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Jill Smart, Jonathan Springer and great grandchildren Jessica and Jordan Smart....

Betty  M. Gurchick

Betty M. Gurchick

Dec 19, 2015

On December 19, 2015 Betty departed this life peacefully at Elmwood Hill Healthcare Center in Blackwood, NJ. Betty was formerly of Gloucester City and lived for 37 years in NYC. Her parents and two brothers predeceased her and she is survived by four brothers, one sister, many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...

Margaret  E Getts

Margaret E Getts

Dec 15, 2015

On December 15, 2015 Margaret E. Getts (nee Robinson) of Cherry Hill, NJ age 79. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Getts, Sr., loving mother of the late John Jr. (Barbara) of Medford, the late Michael, William of Trenton and Brian (Peggy) of Riverside. Margaret is survived by her sisters Wyone Beckman and Dorothy Cox as...

James  H. Wright

James H. Wright

Dec 14, 2015

On December 14, 2015, of Oaklyn, NJ, age 89. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Pinter). Loving father of Roseanne Wright of Woodbridge, VA, Robert D. Wright of Trevose, PA and James E. and daughter-in-law Julie Wright of Oaklyn, NJ. He is the dear grandfather of Elizabeth (Beth) Levitan, Robert, David and James E. Wright Jr.,...

Ralph Vernacchio

Ralph Vernacchio

Dec 14, 2015

On December 14, 2015, of Oaklyn, NJ, age 52. He is the beloved husband of Lisa M. (nee Bartholetti), loving father of Elizabeth Weniger, Ralph III and Vincent Vernacchio and dear grandfather of Katherine Heine and Sienna Weniger. Ralph had been employed as a truck driver for Gem Star Seafood in Philadelphia. He was a family guy and loved to...

Anne  C. Walls

Anne C. Walls

Dec 3, 2015

A lifelong resident of Gloucester City, Anne passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2015. She was 95 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Walls, dear sister of George R. Verfaillie and the late Bernice Heitzmann and Dorothy B. Clark. Anne is also survived by her loving niece Patricia A. Kanady, great nieces Jacqueline A....

David  P. Olson

David P. Olson

Nov 27, 2015

On November 27, 2015, of Oaklyn, formerly of Camden, NJ, age 68. He is the beloved father of Kathryn L. Romano, David P. Olson, Jr. and CWO2 Henry C. Orellano. He is also survived by 10 dear grandchildren and many dear friends. Mr. Olson was a Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He was an avid reader and enjoyed...

Anna  M. Finegan

Anna M. Finegan

Nov 23, 2015

On November 23, 2015, (nee Matukonis) of Sicklerville and a former resident of Oaklyn, NJ, age 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles F. Finegan, loving mother of Jacqueline DiBerardino (Henry), Michael Finegan (Debby), the late A. Louise Cain (John), and dear sister of Albert Matukonis and the late Anthony, Joseph and George Matukonis. She is also...

Arturo Magno C. de la Rosa

Arturo Magno C. de la Rosa

Nov 22, 2015

Arturo Magno C. de la Rosa, 70 yrs. old, entered eternal life peacefully on November 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Batangas Philippines on New Year's Day 1945. His generosity, dedication, and steadfast disposition came naturally. He was a caring son to Leticia and the eldest brother to Alicia, Alfredo, Amelia, Annie, Alberto, Alexander, and...

Patricia  Anne Monahan

Patricia Anne Monahan

Nov 19, 2015

Patricia Monahan of Audubon, NJ, on November 19, 2015. Aged 63 years. Beloved daughter of Doris (nee Christy) Monahan and the late John Monahan. Loving sister of John Monahan (Barbara) and Thomas Monahan (Michele, Ashley and Kelsey). Dear Aunt of Sean and Patrick (Ashley) Monahan and Kelly Scattergood (Colin, Elliot and Charlotte). Also survived by many cousins, aunts , uncles...

John  J. (Jack)  Alemi

John J. (Jack) Alemi

Nov 19, 2015

On November 19, 2015 of Haddon Twp., NJ, age 86. He is the beloved husband of Patricia C. (nee Dennis), loving father of Stephen (Phyllis), John L. (Rose), Anthony (Jean), Nancy Doyle (Michael), David (Suzanne), Mark (Jill), and dear brother of Joseph Alemi and Phyllis Jaroz. Jack is also survived by 15 dear grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and was predeceased...

Diana  L. Teers

Diana L. Teers

Nov 17, 2015

Diana L. (nee Mason) passed away on November 17, 2015, surrounded by loving family and friends. Diana was the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Teer and loving mother of Michael DePietropaolo (Kyle Johnson) of San Francisco, and Rebecca DePietropaolo (Stephen McCall), of Washington, D.C. Devoted daughter-in-law of Lois Seeligsohn of Collingswood and Ronald Teer of Haddonfield. Sister of...

James  L. Stinsman

James L. Stinsman

Nov 15, 2015

On November 15, 2015, of Cherry Hill, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 77. He was the beloved husband of the late Bertha V. (nee Brangan), loving father of James L. Jr. and Michael Stinsman, and Lisa Kotzen (Michael). He is also survived by his dear grandchildren Chrissy, Sherry, Jimmy, Tina, Madison, Kylie, Alicia, Megan, and Emma, great grandchildren Brittany,...

Theresa  M. Dickinson

Theresa M. Dickinson

Nov 14, 2015

On November 14, 2015 (nee Irvin) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 78. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Dickinson, loving mother of Darlene Dickinson (George) and Denise Kenney (Michael), dear sister of Anna Ramsbottom, Irene Allison, and the late Helen Schlueter (Bob) and Maryann Carey. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Lindsay, Shane, Dalton...

Mary  A. DiGiamarino

Mary A. DiGiamarino

Nov 12, 2015

On November 12, 2015, (nee Craig) of Oaklyn, NJ, age 75. She is the beloved wife of Frank D. DiGiamarino, loving mother of Louise M. Ash, Aimee M. Jensen (Robert), Craig F. DiGiamarino (Carolyn) and Beth Ann Rodgers (Christopher). She is also the loving grandmother of Morgan, Kaelyn, Sarah, Dylan, Delaney, Brenden, Craig and Shannon. Mary was a parishioner of...

Antoinette  P. (Pacello)  Vitone

Antoinette P. (Pacello) Vitone

Nov 11, 2015

On November 11, 2015 (nee Gibboni) of Cherry Hill, formerly of Haddon Twp., age 92. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred S. Pacello and Samuel Vitone. Loving mother of Judith Pacello Monahan (Jim) and the late Alfred S. Pacello, Jr. (Diane) and dear sister of the late Roger Gibboni and Rosalie Begley. She is also survived by...

Anna  J. Rettew

Anna J. Rettew

Nov 7, 2015

(Nee Stainker) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 7, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James R. and devoted mother of Bart and daughter-in-law Geraldine. Loving grandmother of Lori Moran (Mike), Bart Jr., Stacey Young (Stephen) and cherished great grandmother of Sean, Ryan, Andrew, Reid, Emily, Brendan, Shane, Benjamin, Jessica, Ethan, and Owen. She was predeceased by her...

Anna  Margaret (Marge)  DeFrank

Anna Margaret (Marge) DeFrank

Nov 6, 2015

A long time resident of Gloucester City, having previously resided in Camden. Marge (nee Wildonger, Kususky) was 82 years old when she passed peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on November 6, 2015. Marge was born in Mays Landing, NJ and grew up in Atlantic County before relocating to Camden then finally residing in Gloucester City....

David  B. Phifer

David B. Phifer

Oct 28, 2015

On October 28, 2015, of Blackwood, NJ, age 73. He is the beloved father of Pamela Gallus (Anthony Pozzi), Christine Buscemi (Richard), Karen Weidner (Todd), Jennifer Phifer and dear brother of the late John Phifer. He is the loving "Popeye" to his grandchildren Danielle, Richard, Alexandra, Anthony, Julian, Amanda, James, Brittany, Jason, Matthew, Adrianna and his great grandchildren Landon, Layla,...