Obituaries & Condolences

Jacob Patrick Emhof, 74 yrs. old of Plymouth, NY passed away on September 15, 2016 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.

Jacob was born on December 11, 1941 in South Edmeston, NY the son of Jacob C. & Mary (McNamara) Emhof.

His childhood was spent in the Edmeston and South Edmeston areas and he graduated from the Edmeston Central School.  He was employed by Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, Federal Express Trucking, Sherburne Earlville School as a bus driver and also worked as a truck salesman and was self-employed during several periods of his life that included, owning and operating the Eagle Inn in New Berlin, NY and more recently, Boatwear LLC in Plymouth, NY.

Jacob had a large blended family and loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially at Christmas time, birthday celebrations, and went to all of their sporting events. Cooking was a passion with his specialty being prime rib that he would serve custom-made to the entire family.  He also loved fishing and most importantly, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

On September 20, 2007 he married Shirley Wright Emhof, who survives him.  He is also survived by his children; Robin & Mark Robbins, Rhonda & Dennis Foulds and Rodney Emhof as well as 20 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister; Wilma Smith of Bainbridge, NY, step daughters; Cindy & Randy Manwarren & Becky Wheeler and step sons; Joe & Theresa Cook and Mike & Chris Cook as well as an uncle, many nieces and nephews, cousins and other family members.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Columbus Community Church in Columbus, NY with calling hours from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM also at the church prior to the service. 

The interment will be held in the Edmeston Union Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY or the Columbus Community Church, Columbus, NY.

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Stacey
Mount Upton, NY

So sorry to hear of your loss, Shirley. My thoughts are with you and your family.

 

John Howard
Delhi NY

I've known jake for many years on my 18th birthday we went to the eagle for a draftwhich I will always remember.he was and still is a great guy may he go with god and take his place with the lord. rest in peace jake its your time to shine goodbye friend until later john,

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Deb & Jim Eccleston
New Berlin, NY

Robin, Rhonda, & Rob We are so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. We have many, many great memories of him back in the day when we hung out just about every week-end. Jim & your Dad were in the Fire Dept together and I worked with him at Preferred. Will never forget his laugh, smile, or sense of humor. He was a great friend. Will keep you all in our prayers.

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Doreen Sheridan
Sherburne, NY

Sending my Prayers and Love to you all.May you find Comfort and Peace in your time of Sorro.

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Deborah Pazilli
Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Cindy - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Beverly Rogers
Plymouth, NY

WOW! What a surprise. He sure is in better hands, especially the way he was as you know he wasn't happy like he was
as he was always so happy and loved to joke. God will be with you and all.

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Betty Evans
Windsor, NY

Shirley, so sorry for your loss! Jake always had a great smile and laugh! He is a peace now in God's arms.

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Linda Eriksen
Edmeston, NY

Robin, So sorry to learn this when returned from Vacation. Have so many memories thru the years of your Dad. It ment a lot to my Dad to spend that afternoon with him outside at Chase. Know he is at peace now. Prayers to you and family.

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Peggy Marshall
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jake was a fine man.

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Rose Ayres Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear of jakes passing. i know we all have been doing a lot of praying. the lord has his plans
and he is now at peace with our lord and savior. in our thoughts and prayers

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Tracey Messinger
Cortland, NY

Robin, my deepest condolences to you and your family. What a lovely obituary. Hugs and healing to all of you!

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Gina Perry
Guilderland, NY

My deepest sympathies to Robin, Rhonda, and Rod. Jake was my families neighbor on North Main Street in New Berlin as well as working with my father at Preferred Mutual. Robin, Rhonda, Rod and my sister Ann Marie all played together when we were little. I am sorry for your loss.
Wishing Jake eternal rest!

 

 

 
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