Frances Ostertag died peacefully on January 28th, 2016. Born December 10th, 1925, the youngest of 5 children to Rocco Russo and Rosalia Costanza, in Pittsburg, California. She loved her family and her Pittsburg!
As a young woman, Frances worked at Klein's Department Store and later went to work at Camp Stoneman where she met her future husband Bill. They were married at St. Peter Martyr Church on August 19th, 1946. As a stay at home mom, Frances devoted her time to her family and service in the community. Along with membership in the Women's Guild and the Catholic Daughters at Church of the Good Shepherd, Frances volunteered 25+ years at Pittsburg Community and Sutter Delta Hospitals. She was also a member of the Pittsburg Historical Society for many years.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bill and her son Gary.
Frances is survived by son and daughter-in-law Ken and Carol Ostertag, daughter and son-in-law Rosalee and Jon Erickson, and daughter-in-law Barbara Ostertag. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Kevin (Sally), Cara (Jamie), Kellie (Kevin), Christine, Ryan (Ginny), Eric (Heather), eleven great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial service for Frances will be held at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 5th at 10:30am.

We would like to thank Sutter Delta E.R. for their kindness and sensitivity during the loss of our mother. We would also like to thank the Diamond Ridge Convalescent Hospital & Davita Dialysis for the care they extended to our mother.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frances's name to the charity of your choice.