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Stella MAKSYMIW Obituary

MAKSYMIW - Stella H. (nee Tomaszewski) October 22, 2014, formerly of Holland, NY, wife of the late Wasyl; dear mother of Maryja (Larry) Andrews, Steven and Michael (Cindy); grandmother of William, Angela and Krista Andrews, Stefan, Eric, Randall and Alexandria Maksymiw; also survived by six great-grandchildren; sister of Sabina (late Stanislaw) Dabinski and the late Joseph, Czeslawa (Yurek) and Kasimiez. Friends may call Sunday 2-6 PM at the WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from St. Joseph's RC Church, Holland, Monday at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, 111 Clara Barton St., Dansville, NY 14437. www.woodfh.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2014.

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Barbara Dahl

October 26, 2014

Maryja, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. It's been a long time since we connected but thought of you with fond memories as I read the notice of your mother's passing. Sincerely, Barbara Fronckowiak Dahl

Lee and Cathy

October 26, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your mom and grandmother rest in peace.

Marg Guadagna

October 25, 2014

Mike and Cindy so very sorry for your lost.My your Mom rest in Peace.

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