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Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, Jonathan was enrolled at Phillipsburg Middle School, where his favorite subjects were science and math, his obituary says.
He was also a fan of Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda.
Jonathan loved animals — above all, his cat, Asta, and his two dogs, Sandy and Batista, his memorial says.
Jonathan is survived by his loving parents, Jonathan Ader and Kasha Heinrich; his maternal grandmother, Alice Heinrich; paternal grandparents, Michael Ader and Mary Jane Schubert; uncles, Peter Ader (Holly) and Michael Ader (Jessica), as well as many extended family members and close friends.
Jonathan’s memorial is scheduled for Saturday, April 29 at Devlin Funeral Home in Phillipsburg.
“What a remarkable boy,” reads one of several tributes on Jonathan’s obituary. “His sense of humor, his sensibilties beyond his years, his kindness towards animals and the immeasurable love he showed for his family. Just think of how many lives he touched and will continue to touch. May his zest for life continue to inspire everyone who hears his name and his story.”
Click here to view the full obituary of Jonathan A. Ader, Jr.
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