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

Nicholas  R. Young

Nicholas R. Young

Feb 10, 2013

Nicholas R. Young age 78 of Voorhees, and Ocean City, NJ, Marco Island FL, and formerly of Audubon and Stratford, NJ, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2013. Mr. Young grew up and was raised in Audubon, as well as owning and operating the Young Agency in town on Merchant Street. He was a member of Tavistock Country Club, and...

Raymond  S. Rand

Raymond S. Rand

Feb 4, 2013

Age 55 of Turnersville, NJ passed away on Sunday February 4, 2013. Ray grew up in Audubon and was a former Boy Scout Troop 57. He graduated from Audubon High School in 1976 and continued coaching for the Audubon Little League until he moved to Turnersville. Raymond was a field technician for BC Technical, W. Jordon, Utah servicing nuclear P.E.T....

Joan  P Crowley

Joan P Crowley

Feb 1, 2013

(nee Harvey) age 83 of Haddon Twp. formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away at home on Friday February 1, 2013. Joan graduated from Audubon High School in 1947. She was an avid sports fan and was proud to have been a cheerleader for her alma mater, the "Green Wave". Joan was very family oriented and cherished the time spent with...

Evelyn  M Gillespie

Evelyn M Gillespie

Jan 22, 2013

(nee Martinelli) of Voorhees,NJ formerly of Phila., PA age 103 passed away on January 22, 2013 at Voorhees Care & Rehab Center. Wife of the late John Gillespie, Evelyn is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family.

Kristen  "Skye" Gilmore

Kristen "Skye" Gilmore

Jan 22, 2013

(nee Avizius) formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away on January 22, 2013 in Louisville, KY. Wife of Thomas Gilmore of Louisville, KY; daughter of Rudy & Kathy (nee Snyder) Avizius of Audubon; Granddaughter of Dorothy M.Snyder and Eugenia Avizius. Kristen was a graduate of Audubon High School class of 2006. A Life Celebration Memorial was held on Saturday February 2,...

Mary  E. Kwasny

Mary E. Kwasny

Jan 15, 2013

(nee Foster) age 90 of Audubon, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 15, 2013. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Edward Kwasny and son Eddie Kwasny. Mary is survived by her loving daughters: Mary Roray (the late Raymond), Patricia "Trish" Smith (Eugene), Arlene Merryfield (Frank) and many cherished nieces & nephews. Mary was a homemaker and...

Mary  E Carter

Mary E Carter

Dec 30, 2012

Age 95 of Wiley Christian Retirement Community, Marlton NJ Graveside service Friday Jan. 4, 2013 Woodbury Memorial Park @ 2:30PM

Nathan  "James" Cope,

Nathan "James" Cope,

Dec 24, 2012

age 72 of Audubon, NJ. Funeral arrangements & services are private by the request of the family.

Mary F. "Mae" Boris

Mary F. "Mae" Boris

Dec 18, 2012

Mary F. "Mae" Boris of Haddon Heights formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away on December 18, 2012. She is the beloved wife of the late Vincent P. Boris. Mae is lovingly survived by her children: Kathleen "Kate" Connors Onsdorff & her husband Keith, Terri Southerland & her husband Orlando, Thomas M. Boris & his wife Mystica and Michael V. Boris...

Helen  P. Schafer

Helen P. Schafer

Dec 10, 2012

Helen P. Schafer (nee Penny) of Audubon, NJ age 87 passed away on Monday December 10, 2012. She is predeceased by her husband Benjamin F. (Frank) Schafer and her parents Walter M. & Helen Penny and a brother Walter M. Penny, Jr. Helen is survived by her daughters Penny Reed of Audubon and Patti (Jerry) Anthony of Oaklyn; her grandchildren...

Patricia  A. West

Patricia A. West

Dec 9, 2012

Age 77 of Audubon Park, NJ passed away on 12/9/12. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin West, she is survived by her loving children Deborah Young (Stephen), Marianne Hilton (Michael), David West, Bonnie McGraw, Kathleen Hertfelder (John), Jamie Bertino (Ronnie), and Michael West; adored grandmother to Rachel, Kyle, Samantha & Stephanie. Also survived by 2 brothers and a sister. Pat...

Anthony  J. Tartaglia,

Anthony J. Tartaglia,

Dec 8, 2012

Age 69 of Woodbury formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away on December 8, 2012. He is survived by his devoted daughter Suzanne L. Jones (Daniel), lifelong friend Janet Tartaglia, son Anthony, Jr. (Stephanie), sister Dolores Fulton (Lawrence), 3 grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday morning from 9:30-11AM at the HENRY...

Elizabeth Leach

Elizabeth Leach

Dec 5, 2012

Elizabeth Leach (nee Williams) age 96 a longtime resident of Audubon, NJ passed away on Wednesday December 5, 2012 wife of the late Thomas H. Leach. She is the loving mother of Lois Shull & her husband Joseph, Nancy E. Fishburn & Thomas Leach; dear grandmother of 5; cherished great grandmother of 11 and great great grandmother of 3. Family...

Helen Matczak

Helen Matczak

Nov 30, 2012

(nee Dobda) age 90 of Ocean City formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday November 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Leonard, she is survived by her son Bob Matczak and his wife Gina of Ocean City; 3 grandsons Andrew (Jen), Mike & Bill; 2 great grandsons Gregory & Trevor. Family and friends are invited to attend...

Dorothy  R Haines

Dorothy R Haines

Nov 29, 2012

Dorothy Haines (nee Robinson) age 82 formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away on November 29, 2012. She is survived by her children: Robert Haines, Karen (Mike) Sieck, Barbara Fox, Robin (Nick) DeFulio. Also surviving are her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday evening from 7-9PM and again on Wednesday morning from 10-11AM...

Kathryn "Kay" J. Smith

Kathryn "Kay" J. Smith

Nov 21, 2012

Kathryn "Kay" J. Smith age 96 formerly of Haddon Heights and a longtime resident of Audubon, NJ passed away on Wednesday November 21, 2012. Kathryn is predeceased by her parents Russell and Ida May Smith. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday 11AM at the HENRY FUNERAL HOME, 152 W Atlantic Ave, Audubon where friends may call after 10:30AM....

Angelina  Y. Boyer

Angelina Y. Boyer

Nov 15, 2012

Services were held on Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Haddon Heights, NJ

Joseph  H Stuebing

Joseph H Stuebing

Nov 1, 2012

Joseph Stuebing age 92 of Audubon, NJ passed away on Thursday November 1, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Helen "Connie" (nee Bott); his dear children Fred Stuebing, Jefflyn Stuebing, John Stuebing, Joan Stuebing-Rykiel, Micky O'Toole & the late Kathy Stuebing; also 17 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren. Joe was a US Army veteran, served during WWII. Prior...

Charles  B. Orchard

Charles B. Orchard

Oct 21, 2012

Charles B. Orchard age 86 of Audubon Park, NJ passed away on Sunday October 21, 2012 at Virtua Hospital, Berlin. Husband of the late Lillian (nee Naylor), Charles is survived by his children: Charles "Chuck" (Joelyn) Orchard of CA, Pat (Bill) Chapman of Waterford, John (Sarah) Orchard of Erial; grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 14. He is predeceased by...

M.  Lois Howard

M. Lois Howard

Oct 12, 2012

M. Lois Howard age 83 of Haddon Twp., NJ passed away on Friday October 12, 2012 at Avista Health Care, Cherry Hill. She is the loving wife of Eugene E. Howard, Sr; devoted mother of Eugene Howard, Jr. (Karen), Susan Savadel (John), Barbara Tuttle (Scott), James Howard (Margaret), Mary Lynne Brewer (Edward ), Michael Howard (Coleen); cherished grandmother of 17...