Emma Northrup Combs

Emma Jean Northrup (Taft) Combs Passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at the age of 75. A lifetime resident of Daggett, PA. Spending several years in Elmira, NY, Port Charlotte, FL, and the past few years at several nursing homes in the area. Emma was predeceased by her parents, Grover Harry and Florence Lina (Updike) Northrup, her first husband of 37 years, Donald Gordon Combs and second husband and best friend, James Edgar Taft. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence Gordon Combs of Elmira, NY; Donald Raymond Combs of Addison, NY; grandchildren, Jason Scott Combs of Tennessee; Laura Jean Combs, Donald James Combs, NY; Jessica Maree Combs of Lindley, NY; also surviving are step-children, Anna (Combs) Keeney of Corning, NY; Donna (Combs) Eldridge of Hudson, NC; Rick Combs of Lindley, NY; along with several step-grandchildren, step-great great grandchildren. Emma also leaves behind several lifelong friends and several other special people. Emma was a graduate of Williamson High School class of 1956 Tioga, PA, Elmira Business Institute and BOCES School of Nursing Class of 1985. Emma retired from Saint Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, NY and Wal-Mart. Those wishing Those wishing may attend a Memorial Service for Emma at the Daggett Methodist Church in Daggett, PA on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Flowers are graciously appreciated. Emma's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com