Obituary

Elders, Kristin M., 40, Johnstown, passed away March 13, 2016. Born March 16, 1975 in Johnstown, to Richard M. and Melissa (Thomas) Elders. Preceded in death by father; parental grandparents, Richard J. and Helen (Nazarak) Elders; maternal grandparents, Donald E. and Mona (Weakland) Thomas; uncles, Robert J. Elders; Joseph Bell; Mark J. Thomas; aunt, Sue Thomas; and great aunt; Anna Nazarak; survived by mother, Melissa Ann (Thomas) Elders; wife, Jill (Moltzan) Elders; children, Jacob, Joshua, and Aubrie Elders; sister, Suzette Elders; brother, Keith Elders and fiancé Autumn Lundstrom; mother-in-law, Sue Moltzan; father-in-law, Herb Moltzan, married to Rose Marie; brother-in-law, Lawrence married to Jennifer; niece, Quinn Elders; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Kristin was a 1993 graduate of Central Cambria and a 1997 graduate of St. Francis University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He worked as a mobile Crisis Counselor for Cambria County. Kristin enjoyed watching and coaching his son’s sports teams, was a sports fan, and enjoyed camping and fishing. Friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thurs., March 17 at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 146 Chandler Ave. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Fri., March 18 at Bridge to Life Church, 101 Nice Ave., Johnstown. Pastor Chris Valente, officiating.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kristin’s family. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans & Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com