Sandra L. Kress

Sandra L. Kress obituary, Oakdale, PA

Sandra L. Kress

Sandra Kress Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas-Little Funeral Service Inc. and Crematory - Oakdale on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Sandra L. Crowe Kress, 82, of Oakdale, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Cedar Hill Health and Rehabilitation.
Sandra was born on March 24, 1943 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Jennie Blanchard Crowe.
Mrs. Kress was a retired office manager for K Mart, working with the company for 40 years. Sandra loved traveling around with her husband. The two would often go on cruises when they could or to the casino, where Sandra loved testing her luck. Most importantly, Sandra loved her family. She was very proud to watch them all grow into the people they are today. She especially loved being a grandmother and cherished her time with her grandchildren.
Surviving is her husband of 63 years, Elmer Kress, children, Tracy (Clifford) Oliver and Dennis (Sharon) Kress, grandchildren, Larry Flesse, Clifford and Kress Oliver, and Szophia Kress, one great grandson and brother-in-law, Dennis (Barb) Kress.
Along with her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her siblings, James Crowe, Wilma Davis and Dolores Eckles.
Friends and family will be received on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc. and Crematory, 5000 Noblestown Road, Oakdale (724-693-2800). A Service will be held following visitation at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
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