Marlene Bures Kradel McCloskey Obituary (1936 - 2022)

Marlene Bures Kradel McCloskey, 85, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born June 18, 1936 in Freeport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James Bures and Hazel (Powell) Bures. Marlene was a 1954 graduate of Freeport Area high School and later attended Butler County Community College where she earned her Associates Degree in Applied Science and Executive Secretary. She was employed by Du-Co Ceramics, PPG, Bobbie Brooks and retired from the Butler County Assistance Office. Marlene enjoyed reading, crafting, traveling, the Steelers and music. When she was a young woman, she sang gospel in the church, played accordion, guitar and piano, had an amazing voice and an overall love for music She also had a band in the 1970's, "Marlene Kaye and the Country Gold" gigging throughout Western Pennsylvania. Marlene is survived by her 3 daughters: Kimberly Kradel of Berkley, CA; Amy Kradel of Cabot, PA & Jody Kradel Semmelroth of Butler, PA; a step-daughter: Nicole McQueen of Clayton, NC, 6 grandchildren: Michelle, Brittany, Erik, Tyler, Olivia and Emily; 2 step-grandchildren: Gage and Taylor, 6 great grandchildren: Austin, Addison, Joey, Gunner, Mikey & Avery and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband: William McCloskey, who she married on September 8, 1980, and who passed away on February 9, 2014; her daughter, Judy Christy, 2 step-sons; Billy & Kevin McCloskey; 2 step-daughters: Sharon McCloskey and Vicki Adams; 2 brothers; James & Bill Bures and her grandson: Michael Ball. All are invited to attend a visitation for Marlene on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 2-4 & 6-8PM at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. 124 E. North Street Butler, PA 16001. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Thompson Miller Funeral Home, Inc. 124 E. North St. with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Interment will take place at Butler County Memorial Park.