Gabriel Allan Nginyo

NGINYO---Gabriel Allan, 19, Salix, passed away tragically in the early morning of November 25, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a fatal car accident. Gabriel was born on March 6, 2004, in Johnstown, beloved son of Josphat A. Nginyo and Kathleen M. Dusack. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Sarah Njeri and Allan Njugi and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Gabriel is survived by his loving parents and his beloved Golden Retriever, Milo, at home, along with his maternal grandparents, Anna and Gerald Dusack of Dunlo. Also survived by his loving siblings, Ngugi Nginyo, Scottsdale, AZ; Ikonya Nginyo, New Jersey; Alan Horvath, Sidman; Shawn Horvath, Sidman; Njeri Nginyo, Atlanta, GA; Jessica Moore and brother-in-law, Dan Moore, Beaverdale; and Sarah Yudes, Philadelphia. Also survived by his “Great Aunt Judy,” Bert and Tim of Titusville, FL. He will be sadly missed by his many aunts and uncles including Jeff Dusack, Aunt Diane and Uncle Chris Kurchak, Mary and Derue Oloughlin and John and Sandy Dusack. Gabriel was loved by his many cousins as they cherished so many good times together and included Danielle, Sorelle, Jennafer, Kyle, Cassidy, Riley and Alley. Gabriel adored his little nephew Niko in Atlanta who loved spending time with his “Uncle Gabriel.” His loving, caring, amusing, helpful, smart, witty personality were his greatest traits, as he attracted so many loving friends, especially Connor, Josh, Luke, Ian, Mikel and Tayler who were some of his closest. Not to mention Brianna and Jordan who were like cousins to him. Gabriel made an impression on everyone he met and is remembered for his kind and sweet ways. As a young child, Gabriel was fascinated with airplanes, and made many trips to the airport to watch the planes fly in and out. That love continued to grow and became his inspiration to become an Aerospace Engineer. He was a 2022 graduate of Forest Hills High School where he participated in baseball and rifle. He was excited and ever so ready to begin his college career at Penn State in pursuit of his dreams as he was currently in his second year of study. He had huge aspirations for his future and was determined to succeed. Some of his favorite pastimes were hanging out with his friends, going to concerts, watching movies, playing video games, snow-boarding and playing with his golden boy. He was an avid Penn State football fan, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. Gabriel also enjoyed cooking new dishes, often difficult, but always perfect. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Gabriel’s name to be used to create a scholarship in his honor for an aspiring Aerospace Engineering student at Penn State. The link to the scholarship is: http://cfalleghenies.org/fund/nginyo-scholarship-fund The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. The Funeral Service will be private to the family. “One day we will remember how lucky we were to have known their love, with wonder, not grief.” ---Elizabeth Postle.