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Jace Louis Yanders (Jenna Lynn Yanders), 17, of Barberton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2023. He loved playing video games and loved spending time with his brother, Zakary and niece, Emma. Jace was brilliant and had the biggest heart. We are very lucky to have had him for the time that we did. He will be reunited with Tom the cat. Jace is survived by his boyfriend, Brett Tompkins; father, Stewart Yanders; mother, Shari Yanders; sister, Krysten Yanders; brother, Zakary Yanders; guinea pig, Claya and cat, Moose. Preceded in death by maternal family, great-grandma, Violet Schuster; uncle, Robert and great-uncle, Richard. Survived by paternal family; grandma, Vicky Yanders; great-uncle, James Stewart (Jo Wargo); uncles, Brett (Theresa) Yanders and Tyrone (Lisa) Yanders; cousins, Brett Junior, Brittany, Stacy, Jill, Jane (John), Nautica (Demonte) and Brandon and maternal family; grandparents, Bill (Linda) Schuster; great-aunt, Delores; aunts, Sandi, Brittany Schuster; uncles, John, Matt and Patrick; cousins, Courtney, Mitchell, Chauncy, Jeremiah and Janessa. Private services will be held for the family.
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