Kevin E. Elder, 60, of Cochranton, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence. Born on December 14, 1961 in Greenville, PA; he was a son of Howard W. Elder and Alberta C. (Schuman) Elder. He was a 1980 graduate of Commodore Perry High School and Mercer County Vo-Tech. He started his career with PPG Industries in Meadville in 1987 working in the Hot End Tank area and worked as a furnace maintenance worker. He was an active member in the Sheakleyville Volunteer Fire Department in the 1980's. Mr. Elder avidly enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping. His greatest enjoyment was being in the woods hunting with his great friends and his son, Daniel. Additionally, Mr. Elder took elk hunting trips out west and they have a special place in his heart. He was a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, National Rifle Association, White Tail's Unlimited, and Hadley Rod & Gun Club. He was an integral part in starting the local Lake Land Chapter in Sharon, PA. Over the 18 years he was the Chapter Chair, where he helped raise over $1 million dollars for the elk conservation and land restoration across the United States. Survivors left to cherish his memory are his mother, Alberta Elder; his son, Daniel K. Elder of Cochranton; three brothers, Paul W. Elder (Kathy) of Fredonia, Dale H. Elder (Debra) of Clarks Mills, and Mark S. Elder (Nancy) of Cochranton; his dog, Indy; and nieces, Christine and Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Rose and Black Funeral Home, & Crematory Inc., Stoneboro, where family and friends are welcome for receiving from 3-6 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Funeral services will follow visitation on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6pm with Pastor Adam Stump officiating. Inurnment will take place in Hadley Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation by telephone at 1-800-225-5355 or go to their website at: https://www.rmef.org/donate/donation-packages. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.RoseAndBlackFH.com
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ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
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