Martha Kradel

Martha Kradel, 57, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was born in Braddock, PA on July 16, 1967, to the late Joseph and Hazel (Mattern) Holmes. Martha was a graduate of Butler High School class of 1985 and was known for being a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was a tiny woman with a huge heart, fiery spirit, fiercely protective of friends and family. Martha loved arts and crafts, Christmas, singing and dancing with her children and grandchildren, as well as growing roses and gardening. She is survived by her children, Loretta and Rebecca Holmes, David and Cheran Kradel; and her grandchildren, Brendon, Adrian and Skylar Holmes, Salvia, Zacharie and Dante Parker, Hexsa, Artamis, and Sirena Delaney, and Logan Pilarski; sister of David, Karen and Joe Holmes, Marlene Fulcomer, and Sandy Rae. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Holmes. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 5-6:30 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.