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Saralee Colson Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Fannie Heller Cohen, loved music, especially opera, was a member of Temple Israel Synagogue, Wilkes-Barre, and other civic and religious organizations.
She was preceded in death by her second husband, Chester Colson, and sisters, Doris Betty, Hope and Muriel.
Saralee is survived by her daughters, Leslie Baltimore Harris and her husband, David, Dallas; and Anne Baltimore Doty and her husband, Michael, Syracuse, N.Y.; grandchildren, Benjamin, Jenna, Michael, Katie and Janet; and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday (today) in Temple Israel Cemetery, Denison Street, Swoyersville.
Shiva will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, David and Leslie Harris, 15 Glen Riddle Lane, Dallas.
Arrangements are by Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Wilkes-Barre.
Visit www.RosenbergFuneralChapel.com for additional information.
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Phyllis Campbell
November 8, 2016
Leslie,I was sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was one I'll always have fond memories of from our younger days.
November 3, 2016
Dear Annie and Leslie and family, I am very sorry and sadden by your loss, your mother was a wonderful woman who gave me tons of support when I had my surgery last year and beyond. Im going to miss her deeply and miss our phone conversations. Her love and memory will always be a blessing to me. Please keep intouch with me
Love, Cousin Lisa
Sharon Versari
November 2, 2016
Dear Leslie & family, I was so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful neighbor. I will think of her and her kindness always.
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