Kai Paul Hrabovsky

Kai Paul Hrabovsky, born March 29, 2000, in Indiana, PA, was taken from us too soon in a tragic accident Saturday, May 14, 2016. Kai was a Summa Scholar, a committed athlete, an outdoorsman, and an adventurer. He had the unique ability to transcend barriers and connect with everyone he met. He was passionate about basketball, music, family, and his friends. Kais smile would light up the room and his humor knew no bounds. His role of mentor, confidant, and protector made a positive impact on every life he touched; the scope of which is larger than anyone could have realized. Kai was a sophomore at Homer-Center High School and had just begun Indiana University of Pennsylvanias Dual Enrollment program. Kai was a member of the Wildcat Basketball team and had lettered in Cross Country and Track & Field. He was inducted into the National Honors Society and served as the Sophomore Class Secretary. He was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and a member of various school clubs. After graduation, Kai had plans to attend IUP earning a degree in Safety Science. Kai is survived by his mother, Jennifer Ponish, of Homer City, and his parents, Daniel & Elaine Hrabovsky (Hill), of Marion Center; sisters Vaida Ponish, Ava Mae Hrabovsky, and Elizabeth (Albert) LaBryer; grandparents Anthony & Victoria Ponish of State College, Paul & Pamela Hrabovsky of Rural Valley, and Eleanor Hill of Indiana; aunts and uncles Elyse Ponish of Pittsburgh, Matthew (Angela) Ponish of Hanover, MD, Erik (Margo) Tamez-Hrabovsky of Vernon, BC, Eve (Travis) Ferris of Indiana, Seth (Rachel) Hrabovsky of Rural Valley, Edward Patterson of Clymer, Lisa Rainey of Texas, Daniel (Michelle) Hill of Plumville, Evelyn (Thomas) Gill of Marion Center, and Elmer (Donna) Hill of Plumville; niece and nephew Maddison & Lucas LaBryer; cousins Courtney, Tristan, Asia, Jazmin, Aria, Maura, Milpa, Hawk, Justin, Lily, Derek, Dalton, Bryce, Bobby, Christopher, Jasmine, BrookeLynn, Kyle, Kayla, and Carson; and his loyal dog Shyla. Family and friends will be received Friday, May 20th, from 2 8 PM at C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home in Homer City, PA. At the request of the family, no formal viewing or service will be held. The informal visitation is intended to embody Kais spirit and will be casual, unstructured, and focused around sharing memories and celebrating his life. Guests are encouraged to bring a picture of themselves with Kai to pin on the Memory Curtains. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Kais name to Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), Homer-Center Boys Basketball Association (HCBBA), or directly to the family towards the establishment of a scholarship in Kais name.

Visitation

Friday, May 20, 2016 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Inc.
4606 Old US HWY 119 South Homer City 15748, United States