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Orpha (Tallman) Posson obituary

contributed by Russ Tallman

November 4, 1981

     Orpha Posson, 100, died Monday, Nov. 2 at Eden Park nursing home in Cobleskill following a long illness.
     She was born Feb. 15, 1881 in the Town of Middleburgh, the daughter of David and Mary Jane (Spatholts) Tallman.
     She was a member of the Middleburgh United Methodist church and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elnora Loucks, Sharon Springs and several Nieces and nephews.
     Friends may call Wednesday evening 7-9 p.m. at the Palmer and Shaylor funeral home, 63 River street, Middleburgh, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Rev. David Smith, pastor of the Middleburgh United Methodist church officiating.
     Burial will be in Middleburgh cemetery.


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