John Louis Elko, 41, of Carbondale, PA, died on April 27, 2020. Born November 27, 1978 in Carbondale, John grew up on the Malinchak family farm where he, his sister and cousins enjoyed the lakes, nature and all their misadventures, especially watching their grandpa's planes buzzing around. John loved tools and was a mechanical genius who could repair anything and was the one to call when no one else could get any sort of vehicle running. He was kind, generous and a man of humility who could offer tons of wisdom in one sentence. John longed for peace on earth and was a quiet helper to those down or alone. A 1997 graduate of Lakeland High School, he received multiple National Geographic awards. John struggled with cardiac issue from infancy and now, the Lord saw it fit to bring him home to heavenly rest. John's greatest gift to his family is his precious son, and only child that he leaves behind. He is survived by his son: John Michael Elko of Carbondale, PA; loving parents: John C. and Cindy Malinchak Elko of North Myrtle Beach, SC; two nieces: Hayley Bilko and Lyla Griffin of North Mytrle Beach, SC; uncles and aunts: Louis and Susan Malinchak and Jacqueline and John Sokoloski; two cousins: Louis James Malinchak and Samantha Sokoloski. He was preceded in death by his sidekick and beautiful sister: Ashley Griffin; grandparents: Louis and Carol Byrnes Malinchak and John and Dorothy Sweder Elko. A visitation for family and friends was held Friday, August 28, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.at Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 89 Farview Street, Carbondale PA. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA. Visitation 6:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2020 - 8:00 pm Saturday, August 29, 2020 Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 89 Farview Street Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States 18407 Final Resting Place Our Mother Of Sorrows Cemetery 400 State Route 106 Greenfield Township, Pennsylvania, United States 18407