John M. Crain, Jr. formerly of Pitman and currently of Deptford, passed on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Graduate of Haddonfield High School Class of 1943, John was drafted into the Army for World War II and served in the South Pacific (Philippines). He was reactivated for the Korean War, serving stateside at Fort Dix.

John retired from DuPonts Repauno Gibbstown in 1986, where he was employed as a storeroom clerk. He was the originator of the Woodbury Gardens Civic Assoc., Miss Woodbury Gardens Beauty Pageant and Miss Deptford Beauty Pageant. John was a member of the Deptford Mixed Bowling League, Swedesboro Men's League for 33 years, Deptford Township Special Officer member during the 1960's, Deptford Township BOE, Santa Claus of Pitman for 35 years, Independent Umpire's Assoc. for Baseball for 32 years and Dream Park Umpire at Cooperstown NY. He was the oldest high school and youth umpire in both states, retiring at the age of 92.

John is survived by his son, John (Cynthia) Crain III, Sandy (Carl) Monticolo, his sisters Alverta, Ethel, Shirley, grandchildren Eric Sr., Marissa, Destin, great grandchildren Eric Jr. and Gavin.