Frances Hagstotz

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Frances Helen Hagstotz, surrounded by family on December 26, 2019. She was 78 years young, having just celebrated her birthday with Stocks cake and ice cream. Her beloved husband, Bill, preceded Frances in death. Frances and Bill were life- long sweethearts that married and grew their family in Philadelphia. Frances was much-loved mother to Deborah Mulligan, William J Hagstotz, III, Michael Hagstotz and Maureen Hagstotz Ruisi. She was much loved by her children's partners George Mulligan, Renee Hirsch Hagstotz, Stacey Hagstotz, and Leonard Ruisi.
Grandmother to Daron Mulligan, Sean Mulligan, Valerie Mulligan, Christopher Mulligan, William J.Hagstotz, IV, Anastasia Macheva Hagstotz, Melissa Hagstotz, Kyrsten Hagstotz, Philip Hagstotz, Sara Hagstotz, Abbey Hagstotz, and Isabella Ruisi.
Dear sister of Mary Babiarz, Eugene Hanlon, Daniel Hanlon, Bernadette Ferrell, and John Hanlon.
A hands- on learner, Frances lived a wonderfully active life; busy by working in a variety of professions and raising four children. She enjoyed being with people and seemed to thrive on talking to people. Frances needed little sleep to sustain her daily routines. Frances loved animals. She was mother to Holly, Sammy, Vinnie, and any other stray animal that needed a meal. Whether it was Lippincott, Cornwall, or Edmund Street, Frances was a well-known and loved figure of the community.
Relatives and friends are invited to Frances' viewing in Bartholomew's Church 5600 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM on Tuesday, December 31st, and her funeral mass will begin at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pennsylvania SPCA at 350 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 or to John W. Hallahan, Catholic Girls High School, Attn: Development Office, 311 N. 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be greatly appreciated by her family.
Sympathy cards can be sent to Ms. Maureen Ruisi at 1 Green Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor. 215-333-0500. PhillyFunerals.com