Sandra L. (Wise) Kradel
Sandra L. “Sandy” (Wise) Kradel, 79 of Chicora, went to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, August 31, 2026, while in the company of her family at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Sandra was born at home in Chicora on March 6, 1947. She was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Blystone Wise.
She was a 1965 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School and was a member of the Chicora Alliance Church. She and her husband enjoyed riding their Harley, riding thousands of miles over more than 60 years. She enjoyed singing karaoke, traveling the world with her husband, and most especially, she looked forward to the company of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sandy retired from Penreco in Karns City as a quality control manager.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Ronald L. “Ron” Kradel, whom she married in Butler on June 5, 1969. The couple recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Also surviving are 4 daughters: Ronda L. Vensel and her husband Jim, Dodi L. Parker and her husband Charlie, Michele L. Kradel, all of Chicora, and Crissy L. Emrick and her husband Jim of Butler. She was affectionately “mimi” to her grandchildren and their spouses: Tisa and Seth Campbell, Shane Vensel, Greg Parker, Megan and Jimmy Werkmeister, Kylie and Wesley Ramirez, Madison Ekas, Jimmy and Taylor Emrick, Justin and Hana Emrick, and Jesse and Brandy Emrick; her great-grandchildren: Rylee, Penelope, Logan, Dylan Mae, Hendrix, Shelby, Myra, Kenlee, Lakelyn, Jimmy, Ellie, Hector, and Liam. She is additionally survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and a great-granddaughter, Finley Jean.
The interment will be in Hemphill Cemetery in Chicora.
Memorial contributions in Mrs. Kradel’s name may be made to Under Our Wing, 124 W. Cunningham St., Butler, Pa. 16001.
Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora. To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
