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

Mary  K. Nolan

Mary K. Nolan

Jan 6, 2015

On January 6, 2015, (nee Eberle) of Collingswood, NJ, age 97. She was the beloved wife of the late John B. Nolan, loving mother of Mike Nolan (Joan), Cathy Dillon, Joann Nolan and Theresa Rorke (Tom) and dear sister of the late Joseph, Jack and Bud (Mike) Eberle. She is also survived by 13 dear grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren....

Edward  A. Otremsky

Edward A. Otremsky

Jan 5, 2015

On January 5, 2015, of Oaklyn., NJ, age 91. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen F. (nee Sullivan). Loving children are Ave Maria Liersaph (Richard), Bernie (Lisa) and Martin (Colleen). Cherished grandfather of Erin (Andrew), Colleen, Molly, Sara and Sean. Born in Lyndora, PA Mr. Otremsky was a 12 year US Navy Veteran having served in the South West...

Fredrick  J. Merkh

Fredrick J. Merkh

Jan 1, 2015

On January 1, 2015, of W. Collingswood, NJ. formerly of Haddon Township. Age 90 years. Died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family. Loving father of Fritz Merkh (Linda), Joyce Carter (Dan), Diane Murphy (Dave) and Tom Merkh (Angela), Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and dear brother of Walter and Burwell and the late Daniel...

Charles M. "Sonny" Tourtual

Charles M. "Sonny" Tourtual

Dec 31, 2014

A longtime resident of Brooklawn, N.J. passed away peacefully at home with his loving family on Dec. 31, 2014 . He fought a year long battle with ALS. Beloved son of the late Charles and Edna Tourtual, loving father of Jill M. Tourtual, PhD, of Clarksboro, and Eve M. Fenton ( Robert) of West Deptford. Dear brother of Shirley Berryman,...

Barbara  Ann Griffith

Barbara Ann Griffith

Dec 29, 2014

On December 29, 2014, Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Griffith (Mortimer), peacefully went to her Lord. Barbara passed at home surrounded by her family. Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Henry Holmes Griffith. Barbara is the beloved daughter of LeRoy and Myra Mortimer (Binns). She was raised in Gloucester City, New Jersey. After marrying in 1956, Henry and Barbara...

John  L. Rettberg

John L. Rettberg

Dec 25, 2014

On December 25, 2014 of Wildwood and formerly of Camden, NJ, age 65. He was the loving son of the late John and Adelaide Rettberg, dear brother of Janet Cooney (Tom) and the late George Rettberg (late Carol). He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00...

Barbara  M Forker

Barbara M Forker

Dec 25, 2014

On December 25th 2014, Lifelong resident of Camden, NJ, age 75. Loving mother of Charles (Bobbi) Forker of Woodbury, NJ, Gary (Margaret) Forker of Camden, NJ, Richard (Louise) Forker of Las Vegas, NV, Ronald Forker of Westville, NJ, Karen (DuWayne) Carter of Mt. Laurel, NJ and Francis (Roy) Gentry of Camden, NJ. She is survived by her 13 grandchildren and...

Ruth  C. Miller

Ruth C. Miller

Dec 24, 2014

On December 24th 2014, age 93, of Oaklyn, NJ, formerly a longtime resident of the "Sweet Potato Hill" section of Morgan Village and the Fairview Village neighborhood of Camden, NJ. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Miller, Jr., loving mother of Clare E. Sheehan (Dr. Edward Sheehan), and the late Helen McClintock and dear grandmother of...

David  K. Hanscom

David K. Hanscom

Dec 19, 2014

On December 19, 2014, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 59 yrs. He is the beloved husband of Debbie D. (nee Kusmanick), devoted son of Joy Hanscom (nee Wenger), loving father of Crystal Hanscom (Matt), Shane Hanscom (Luz) and step father of Barney Corrigan (Bernadette), Bill Kraemer (Krissy) and Rebecca Kraemer (Joel), and cherished grandfather of Brandon, Joleigh, Emily, Kaden, Addison...

James  E. Pierce

James E. Pierce

Dec 14, 2014

On December 14, 2014, of Gloucester City, NJ, age 68 years. He is the beloved husband of Nancy A. (nee Hennessy), loving father of James C. (Rose), Keith P. (Jessica), Melanie A.., and Gary E. Pierce (Christine), cherished grandfather of Ryan, Kira, Sara, Joshua, Colin, Finnegan, and Margaret Ann and dear brother of Robert and the late Edward Pierce. Mr....

Dorothy  H. Mealey

Dorothy H. Mealey

Dec 14, 2014

On December 14, 2014 (nee Heitman) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 90. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Leon Mealey and loving mother of J. Leon Mealey, Jr. of Gloucester City and Loren G. Mealey (Michel deJong) of The Netherlands. She is also the dear grandmother of Joseph L. Mealey III and Ryan N. Mealey. Relatives and...

Thelma  A. Gilfillan

Thelma A. Gilfillan

Dec 13, 2014

On December 13, 2014 (nee Higginbotham) of Pitman and Gibbstown, formerly of Gloucester City, NJ, age 89 yrs. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. "Gary" Gilfillan. Loving mother of Patricia A. Drosnes, Charles A. Heimerl (Beverly Benson) and stepson Kenneth Gilfillan, Cherished grandmother of Danielle, Steve, Adam, Charlie, Eric and Amanda and great grandmother of Paige,...

Marie  E. Schanz

Marie E. Schanz

Dec 12, 2014

On December 12, 2014 (nee Goeggel) of Cherry Hill and formerly of Audubon, NJ, age 92. She was the beloved wife of the late Leroy C. Schanz and loving mother of Sandy Schanz of Haddonfield and Keith Schanz (Patricia) of West End, NC. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren Meredith Scharnagl, Scott Schanz and Cynthia Mazzarulli (Anthony) and...

Dorothy  M. Thomasson

Dorothy M. Thomasson

Dec 6, 2014

Dorothy passed away on December 6, 2014. Daughter of the late Harold and Katherine Thomasson. Sister of the late Harold H. Thomasson and William Keim. Survived by sister, Katherine Van Fossen and sister-in-law, Catharine Thomasson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. At her request, body bequeathed to UMDNJ. Dorothy's Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 31st, 11:00 AM,...

Barbara  A. Tomassian

Barbara A. Tomassian

Dec 3, 2014

On December 3, 2014 (nee Budden) of Haddon Twp., NJ, age 73. She is the beloved wife of Armen Thomassian, loving mother of Robert (Lisa) and George (Lorri) Wilson and dear sister of Margaret (Peggy) A. Chini, William W. Budden, Jr. and Donald Budden. She is also the loving grandmother of Alyssa, Victoria, Emily, Caroline, Ren, and Guthrie. Barbara was...

Betty  H. Brown

Betty H. Brown

Dec 3, 2014

On December 3, 2014 age 93, beloved wife of the late Howard G. Brown. Mother of Catherine (Harold) Ruff of Moorestown and Michael (Nancy) Brown of Audubon. 4 grandchildren Stacy (Rob) Harvey, Todd (Colleen) Ruff, Erik Brown, Amanda Brown; 2 great Grandchildren Aidan & Cailin Ruff; and sister of the late Joseph Heitzmann. Betty is also survived by her dear...

Enrico  N. Olivieri

Enrico N. Olivieri

Nov 25, 2014

On November 25, 2014 of Oaklyn, NJ, age 93. He was the beloved husband for 66 years of Diana V. (nee Boccolini), loving father of Daniel Olivieri (Marie), Donna Lydon (Joe), David Olivieri (Joan), Dwayne Olivieri (Gerri) and dear brother of Grace Buck and the late Thomas and William Olivieri. He is also survived by 10 dear grandchildren and 7...

Frank Hallowell,

Frank Hallowell,

Nov 15, 2014

age 73 of Lindenwold, NJ formerly of Audubon. Arrangements were conducted privately.

John  Andrew Kelly

John Andrew Kelly

Nov 11, 2014

Age 66, of Barrington and formerly of Oaklyn passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 11, 2014. He is survived by daughter Jessica Bruehl, stepdaughter Stephanie Clark, brothers James (Joan) and Robert (Sarah), sister Kathleen Clairmont (Norman), grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Rose Anne (Nocito), his brother Dr. Joseph Kelly and parents James J. and...

Frances  K Poolton

Frances K Poolton

Nov 6, 2014

(nee Tyrell) Of Voorhees, NJ formerly of Stratford passed away on Thursday November 6, 2014 at Virtua Voorhees. Frances is survived by her neice: Rose Esher and nephews: John Tyrell, Thomas Tyrell and Donald Jenkins. She is also survived by her many great nieces and nephews. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass on Monday November 10th,...