Dorothy Jean Tressler

Dorothy Jean Tressler, 95, of Oakland, passed away on November 8, 2026. Born on August 25, 1931, in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Rev. George W. and Nellie (Yoho) Simpson.She graduated from Oakland High School and earned her Associate's degree from Garrett Community College. She served as the Head Start Director for Garrett County Head Start. A member of both Faith Church and Oak Park Church of the Brethren, she enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, playing games, and reading. She loved to travel and cherished time spent with family and friends. She also enjoyed Bible study and was known for caring for neighbors and anyone who needed a helping hand. She was loved and respected by countless people.She is survived by her children, Deb Runfola and husband Steve of Morgantown, Steve Tressler and wife Jean of Oakland, Bob Tressler and wife Carmen of Oakland, Ken Tressler and wife Beth of Oakland; grandchildren, Eric Tressler and wife Judy, Nicole Mathews and husband Dave, Alex Tressler, Geoff Tressler and fiancé Marlene Henderson, Kelly Friend and husband Jacob, Dennis Tressler and wife Tina, Corey Tressler and wife Natalia, and Joe Tressler; great grandchildren, Tyler Tressler, Haylee Tressler, Corey Mathews, Trevor Mathews, Kile Mathews, Marianne Tressler, and Mariah Jean Tressler.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Paul Tressler, and her siblings, Neva, Mildred, Alice, Glen, and Phyllis.Friends will be received on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 4 to 7 PM, at the Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes, P.A. - Oakland Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11 AM in the Faith Church with Pastor Carl Fike officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cindy's Fund https://cindysfund.org/ or to Hospice of Garrett County https://hospiceofgc.org/ The Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the Tressler family.