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Sandy Hess Obituary
She resided with the love of her life, Dr. Francis G. Salter, in Brockway, PA for the last 40 years.
Sandy was born on July 8, 1951, in DuBois, PA to Joseph and Hazel (Brubaker) Dressler. She grew up in Rockton, PA, with a large family, where she raised and showed horses most of her childhood. She had a love for animals, especially labs and owned a few throughout her life.
Sandy was well known through her years of employment as a waitress at Steak-n-Snack and at the floral shop at Shop-n-Save.
She was an amazing mother and friend to her two daughters, a wonderful grandma to her grandchildren, and an amazing Memaw to her great-grandchildren. She loved being called "Hessinator," a nickname her grandchildren dubbed her with and she wore with a badge of honor.
She was beautiful, talented and creative and will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Her wicked sense of humor will lend to many stories in the future years.
Sandy is survived by the love of her life, Dr. Francis Gail Salter; her two children, Michele Golanka, Jennifer Brown; her grandchildren, Bryant (Dustie) Dahl, Kristi (Jeremy) Tresler, Austin (Reagan) Dahl; great-grandchildren, AshLynn, JaeLynn, Crimsyn, Lennox, Rylee; step great-grandchildren, Bella and Marley; siblings, Patricia (William) Briggs, Michael (Tania) Dressler; and other very special loved ones, Suzanne (William) Kirk, Kenny (Janice) Salter, Kathy (Dwight) Kline, Carol (Dave) Carlini, Linda (Brad) Conrad, Virginia Rose, Leah Salter, Yvonne (Jeremy) Wright; and 13 grandchildren.
Preceded by Regis Dressler, Cora Lee Kuntz, Bonnie Luce, Mary Jo Duttry, David Dressler, son-in-laws, Joseph Golanka, and Lewellyn "Keith" Brown.
Family and friends are invited to gather Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10-11 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m., with Dick Hertlein officiating at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rockton.
Interment will take place in the Rockton Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.
The Adamson Funeral Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolence maybe made at www.adamsonfuneral.com.
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Susan Hawley
January 27, 2026
Sending sympathy and prayers to the family. She was always fun to be around.
Richard Howe
January 25, 2026
My sympathies to the family at the passing of Sandy. I've know her for a few years. Always went to Sandy for weekly flowers when my Mother was in the DuBois Village. She knew what I wanted and helped me with the arrangement. God Bless You know and in the days ahead.
Nancy Paruso
January 25, 2026
My husband and I knew her well although it´s been a long time since we saw her our condolences to her family, Paul and Nancie Paruso
Deborah Hartline
January 25, 2026
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
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Cathy & Terry Dotts
January 25, 2026
We were saddened to hear of your moms passing Jennifer and Michele. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of sadness. Rest In Peace Sandy
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Cindy Puhala
January 24, 2026
I loved working with Sandy at Shop N SAVE in the floral shop and she was a great Union Representative, she was right on top of everything in the store and friendships. She was a stickler for everything running like a well oiled machine. But was always there for her friendships and family. She will be missed
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