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  R. Lebb

Mary R. Lebb

Dec 25, 2010

(nee Radziunas) age 89 went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2010 at the home of her daughter, while surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Mary was born in 1921 in Mount Carmel, PA to Joseph and Pearl Radziunas. She was "The Best Mom" as well as a great homemaker who looked after her husband and 3 children...

John  V. Jakubowski

John V. Jakubowski

Dec 22, 2010

Age 78 , of Voorhees, formerly of Audubon, NJ passed on Wednesday December 22, 2010. John served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1952. He spent 45 years working in the electronics business, 17 of which were with General Radio Supply and 28 with Hamilton Avnet Electronics in Mount Laurel, NJ. Mr. Jakubowski is predeceased...

Millie  R. Kirby

Millie R. Kirby

Dec 20, 2010

Age 87, long time resident of Audubon, passed on Monday December 20, 2010.

Richard  R. Hopkins

Richard R. Hopkins

Dec 16, 2010

Age 86, of Audubon, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 16, 2010. Dick was born in Audubon, in 1924, to William & Kate Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins served in the US Army Air Corps., Crew #43 of the 754th Squadron, 2nd Air Division. Dick flew 30 missions over Germany & France during WWII as a Ball Turret Gunner....

Warren  H. Gray

Warren H. Gray

Dec 15, 2010

Formerly of Audubon, NJ passed away at his home in West Palm Beach, FL on Wednesday December 15, 2010. Warren owned the Laundromat in Oaklyn for numerous years, as well as several other businesses in the area. He is a WWII Navy Veteran who belonged to VFW Post 4360 West Palm Beach, FL as well as Murray Trout Post 262...

Jeanette Sheaffer

Jeanette Sheaffer

Dec 14, 2010

Age 88, recently of Collingswood formerly of Audubon, NJ passed on December 14, 2010. Jeanette was born in Pleasantville, NJ in 1922 to Anna & Frederick Kaufmann. She was a devoted mother and wife, and was married to Richard Sheaffer for 49 years before his passing in 1994. Mrs. Sheaffer was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Oaklyn....

Frances  E. Bertini

Frances E. Bertini

Dec 4, 2010

(nee Murray) age 82 of Audubon, passed away on Saturday December 4, 2010 at Virtua Hospital, Voorhees, NJ. Mrs. Bertini spent most of her adult life in sales. She excelled as a manager for Tupperware and Rubbermaid, planning and hosting parties. Frances also worked for Woolco and Bradlees and was part owner of The Glass Onion Boutique. Fran was passionate...

Herbert Hoffman

Herbert Hoffman

Nov 23, 2010

Age 86, of Audubon, NJ passed away on Tuesday November 23, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Born in Riverside, NJ in 1924, Herbert was a very proud US Navy Veteran who served his country during WWII. While enlisted Mr. Hoffman earned the Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. Herbert spent many years...

Winifred  A. Deal

Winifred A. Deal

Nov 18, 2010

(nee Shimmin), age 91, recently of Collingswood, formerly of Audubon, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center on Thursday November 18, 2010. Winnie was born in 1919 in Haddonfield, NJ to the late Ernest and Florence Shimmin. She is a US Navy Veteran serving during WWII(1943 to 1945). She was stationed in the United States and spent most...

Michael  J. Martinelli

Michael J. Martinelli

Nov 10, 2010

age 93 of Voorhees passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2010. Mr. Martinelli is a WWII Veteran, having served in the US Army from 1942 to 1945. He was employed by the US Federal Government as an IRS/Treasury Agent for many years. Michael is the beloved husband of Rosemary Martinelli(nee Saponaro), the loving father of Michele Dicola (Bill) and Rosemary...

Stewart Capilli

Stewart Capilli

Nov 5, 2010

Stewart Capilli, age 57, of Audubon, NJ passed away on Friday Novemeber 5, 2010. Mr. Capilli will be dearly missed by his children Michelle and David. Funeral Services will be private at the request of the family.

Mary  E. Wright

Mary E. Wright

Nov 3, 2010

Mary E. Wright, age 80, of Audubon, NJ passed away at Virtua Hospital on Wednesday November 3, 2010. Born in Phialdelphia, PA in 1930, Mary moved to Audubon, NJ at the age of 2. She spent many wonderful years in Audubon, surrounded by family whom she loved dearly. Mary is predeceased by her husband, the late Thomas W. Wright, Sr....

Mildred  B. Reckeweg

Mildred B. Reckeweg

Nov 2, 2010

Mildred B. Reckeweg, age 81 of Westmont, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday November 2, 2010. Mildred was born in Camden, NJ in 1929. She married Donald Reckeweg 57 years ago and as a married couple they moved to Audubon, NJ where they resided for more than 50 years. She devoted her life to her home and family...

Ann  L. Fugarino

Ann L. Fugarino

Oct 31, 2010

Ann L. Fugarino (nee Richards) age 59, passed away on October 31, 2010 after a lingering illness. She was born on April 8, 1951 in NJ and lived in Bellmawr for 35 years. She was married to John Brodo, who predeceased her in death. She was the loving daughter of the late David C. and Helen Richards. She moved to...

Jeannie  "Genevieve" Morgan

Jeannie "Genevieve" Morgan

Oct 30, 2010

Recently of Collingswood, NJ formerly of Monroe Twp. and Haddonfield passed on October 30, 2010. Born in Brooklyn, NY she had lived primarily in Colorado and New Jersey. Jeannie had been trained in voice and piano and had starring roles in major operas in both New York City and the Denver area during her career. Jeannie had also sold real...

Ruth  H. Staib

Ruth H. Staib

Oct 22, 2010

(nee Hammer) On October 22, 2010 of Cherry Hill, NJ age 82 beloved wife of the late Walter Staib. Survived by her sister Jane Wittkowski and husband Richard; sister-in-law Ruth Gullikson (nee Staib) (her late husband Ralph Gullikson, Sr.); nephews Richard Wittkowski and his wife Donna, Carl Wittkowski and his wife Louise; Ralph Gullikson, Jr., Mark Gullikson and his wife...

Theodore  "Ted" Deusch

Theodore "Ted" Deusch

Oct 16, 2010

Of Collingswood Manor, formerly of Magnolia, NJ passed away on Saturday October 16, 2010 at the age of 98. Mr. Deusch was active in various Committees and Organizations in both Magnolia and Audubon. Some of which include the Camden Businessman's Building & Loan, Magnolia PTA, Historical Societies of Magnolia and Audubon (NJ Society of PA), Magnolia School Board, Magnolia Planning...

Mary  A. Matthews

Mary A. Matthews

Oct 14, 2010

Age 96, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away Thursday October 14, 2010 at Voorhees Senior Living Facility with her niece Sandra Handal and her Caregiver Deatrice Hill by her side. Mary was a music teacher at St. Leonard Academy, as well as a nursing home administrator at Drueding Infirmary. Miss Matthews is the beloved aunt of Sandra Handal and Heidi...

Ralph  H. McMahon

Ralph H. McMahon

Sep 9, 2010

Age 96 of Audubon, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden on Thursday September 9, 2010. Mr. McMahon was born in Philadelphia, Pa in 1913. As a child, Ralph moved to Haddonfield where he attended elementary school, high school. He then attended Haverford College. He joined the US Army and met and married Grace Hucknall. He...

Patricia  L. (nee Lamb-Gilham)  Strausbaugh

Patricia L. (nee Lamb-Gilham) Strausbaugh

Aug 22, 2010

Age 72 of Cape May Courthouse, passed away on Sunday August 22, 2010. Loving wife of Jay, cherished sister of George (Judith) Lamb, Gregory S. Lamb, Mary Lamb-Warner, the late Harold "Bud" Lamb, and the late William (Bill) Lamb. Special friend of George L. Gilham. Beloved mother of Theresa King (nee Gilham), Michele (Jefferey Zane) DiFilippo (nee Gilham), Wendy (Timothy)...