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February 16, 2026

Eunice F. Kreider, 97

Eunice Kreider (née Firth) 97, of Ocean City passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022 at the Vineland Veterans Home. 

She was born in Mt. Ephraim, NJ and lived her childhood in Haddonfield where she attended the Friends School and graduated from Haddonfield HS. She pursued a career in art graduating in textile design from Moore College of Art in 1949, then moved to Ocean City in 1951. A gifted artist, Eunice worked in free lance textile design, watercolor and acrylic painting and served as Director of the Arts Center in Ocean City for many years. 

Survivors include her daughter Lisa (Doug) Tifft, grandchildren Lindsey, Erik and Doug (Jenn) and 5 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John Kreider. A service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday May 24th at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 30th Street at Bay Avenue, Ocean City. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Ocean City Arts Center or Holy Trinity Church. 

For condolences to the family, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com

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