R.I.P.  1998

CRANZ, THE REV. ARTHUR W., of the Cranz Christian Ministries died Saturday at his home in Mays Landing. Rev. Cranz was involved in local charitable and religious organizations in the tri-county area. He was also a spiritual youth counselor. He was a 1969 graduate of Cherry Hill West High School and a Boy Scout Troop Leader in Cherry Hill. He enjoyed gardening and collected antiques. He is survived by his nephew, Anthony L. Jones Sr., and his Godson, Anthony L. Jones Jr.
— Press of Atlantic City, Oct. 20, 1998

Cranz some national media attention in 1980 when he tried to sell a tombstone his sister no longer needed after recovering from an illness.

— Lincoln [Neb.] Journal Star, Feb. 26, 1980