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William Hagstotz Obituary

Of Collins, NY, February 23, 1998; loving husband of Ruth Joyce (Stewart); loving father of Judy Dawson, Sharon (Ray) Walty and William Hagstotz; loving stepfather of Gayle (Michael) McCormick, Glenn (Gayle) Gebhard and Amy (Nelson) Jewell; fond Papa of eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother of Ruth Hendrick; also survived by a niece and nephew. A memorial service will be held at the North Presbyterian Church, Williamsville, NY, Saturday at 1PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Collins Center Fire Co., Collins Center, NY 14035. Mr. Hagstotz was a retiree of New York Telephone Co. and a member of the New York Telephone Pioneers. Arrangements by SMITH-WEISMANTEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Springville, NY.

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Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 27, 1998.

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