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Arlene Millman Colton Obituary

Colton Arlene Millman September 15, 2025, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Loving, devoted wife and life partner of Harris N. Colton, D.D.S. for 69 years until his death in November of 2024. Loving mother of Dr. Janice (Dr. Bennett) Ojserkis, Gary (Crystal), Jerrold, Esq., and Laurence (Susan); proud Bubbe of Dr. Rachel (Dr. Jared Anderson), Rebecca, Esq. (Marc Filippino); Eric (Dr. Jeff Gottfried), Lisa (Matt Halpin, Esq.), David; Tucker (fiancée Claire Fleming), Griffen (fiancée Victoria Smith), Skyler (fiancée Dr. Lauren Kerner); Alexander and Amanda; and great grandmother of Leah, Emily and Hannah. Predeceased by loving parents Shirley and Edward Millman and beloved brother Jeffrey Millman. Born on June 2, 1934, Arlene graduated from Overbrook High School in 1951 and Temple University in 1955. Arlene worked with Harris in his dental practice for decades. Family was the center of her life, and nothing made her happier than spending time with them. Arlene and Harris also enjoyed summers in Ventnor and annual trips to St. Maarten. Relatives and friends are invited Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 beginning 11:15 A.M. to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc., 2001 Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ where Funeral Services will begin promptly at 12:00 Noon. The service will also be live streamed on plattmemorial.com. Int. Crescent Mem. Park. Contributions may be made to the Harris and Arlene Colton Kesher Scholarship Fund at Beth El, www.bethelsnj.org or the Adam Taliaferro Foundation, taliaferrofoundation.org.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sep. 16, 2025.

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