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Marcia S. Roen, age 90, of Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, at her home.

A native of Paterson, New Jersey, she was born on October 21, 1925, to the late Harry and Florence Landau Siegel. She moved to Orlando with her parents and brother, Stan Roberts, in 1939 and graduated from Orlando High School. On February 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Samuel Roen. In Orlando, they built a life together—working and raising their four children. Sam Roen, noted publicist and crime writer, passed away in 2011, after nearly 66 years of marriage.

Marcia is survived by her sons Hal (Terry) of Altamonte Springs and Gary of Orlando and daughters Sara (Barry) Brady of Winter Park and Leah (Michael) Wiederstahn of Memphis, TN and four grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Stan (Renee) Roberts of Winter Park.

A graveside funeral service was held at Temple Israel Cemetery with Rabbi Arnold Siegel officiating. The family requests contributions in memory of Marcia S. Roen to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs 32714. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel. 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810.