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Hermina Maki Obituary

MAKI-Hermina E. (Kollmar) November 7, 2007; dearest mother of John Maki, Nancy (David) Wittek and Dorothy (Jim Crapsi) Pavalonis; devoted grandmother of Sherry and Krystal Maki, Dylan and Kyle Wittek, Marc and Nicholas Crapsi; great-grandmother of Andrew Maki and Devin Smith; sister of Richard Kollmar and the late Theodore (Rita) Kollmar; also survived by nieces and nephews and her dearest friend Sylvia Grabowski. Family will be present on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Urban-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 3645 Genesee Street (east of Union Rd.) where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:45 AM and from St. Katharine Drexel Church (formerly St. Francis of Assisi) at 9:30. Online register at www.Amigone.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2007.

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Dorothy Pavalonis

November 21, 2007

It's me again, I don't know if it's getting easier or worse, I miss you so, so much. I'm trying to think of all the good times so I can smile instead of tears. I miss you tremendously Mom I will love you always, your loving, caring daughter. Dor

Dorothy Pavalonis

November 14, 2007

Mom,

I miss you already, this is so hard for me but I will always cherish the love and good times we've had. Marc & Nicholas miss you already too. You are the best mom a girl could ever ask for. Rest in peace always.
Your beloved daughter, Dorothy

Shannon McCarville

November 8, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family in this difficult time. If you need anything during this time please don't hesitate to ask.
Love you guys
Shannon & Mike

Char, Artie, and Samantha Cousineau

November 8, 2007

Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Please know that our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We will never forget Grandma Maki and the love and the smiles she brought to all of us. We can't be there in body, but we are with you in spirit.
Love Always,

Diane Parker

November 8, 2007

I love you cuz and will miss our letters very much. Thank you for being who you were and I will always remember you.

Patty Wilczak

November 8, 2007

Nancy, Dorothy and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I won't be able to make it to the wake or funeral because of a previous engagement. Please know we are thinking of you at this time. Your mom was a great lady.

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