Lonnie Meckwood

Lonnie R. Meckwood, 38, of Nicholson, died Wednesday, January 31, in Moses Taylor Hospital after a battle with Colon Cancer.

Lonnie was born on December 17, 1979 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was the son of Charles Joseph and the late Margaret Silvia (Leute) Meckwood.

Lonnie graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1998. He was fun loving outgoing person up for any adventure and made friends everywhere he went. He loved all outdoor activities including snowboarding, fishing, swimming, and hunting ginseng. Lonnie was an avid NY Giants fan and liked to watch professional football and basketball. His biggest passion was music. Lonnie was a talented musician who played in several bands and was most at peace playing his Les Paul guitar.

Surviving in addition to his father are his children: Madeline Ann and Zachary Campbell Meckwood, Clarks Summit; siblings: Zee Meckwood and companion, Audra Jones, Nicholson, and Desiree Meckwood Durkin; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Joseph P. Durkin.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.