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SANDY DIERKES

Sandy L. Dierkes, age 67, of Sardis, OH, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH.

She was born February 8, 1959, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late Carl and Grace Emma Jones Grossenbacher.

She was a retired owner of Optiqes, with several industrial safety accounts. She loved her family, working with flowers and was a great cook.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great nephew, Matthew Smith.

Survivors include her fiance, Mark Davis; brother, Stephen (Sharon) Grossenbacher of Parkersburg, WV, and their children, Jessica and Zac (Kylie): brother, Randy (Carol) Grossenbacher of Hershey, PA, and his daughter, Heidi; sister, Sharon (Bernie) Smith of Sardis, OH, and their children, Jason (Brandie) and Greg (Sarah); and sister, Karla (Rick) Isaly of Hannibal, OH, and their children, "Sandy's Kids" Alexa (Hunter), Lukas, Kabel, Justin (Steph), Chris (Katie) and Kellee; and several great nieces and nephews; step children, Christa (Frank) and kids, and her beloved dogs, Snickers and Ella Mae.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family with burial at West Union Cemetery Sardis, OH.

Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory New Martinsville, WV.

Memorial contributions to: Cross Paws 41383 Stonehouse Road Woodsfield, OH 43793.

Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneral homes.com

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