Sharae Thompson and Xander Jace Yashkus

Sharae Thompson, 21, and her son, Xander Jace Yashkus, 3, of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Sharae was born in Wilkes-Barre and is the daughter of Joanne Savinski of Kingston and Greg Thompson of Wilkes-Barre. She was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 2013, and was employed by FedEx of Pittston Township.

On July 6, 2013, God blessed her with the absolute joy of her life, Xander. Sharae spent her time being a terrific mommy to him while loving, teaching and watching him grow into the sweet, curly-haired angel he is now. They traveled to beaches, aquariums, fairs and they both shared a passion for Honda car shows. Xander was an absolute car fanatic, having more than 400 cars, trucks, trains and planes.

Besides being a full-time mommy, Sharae enjoyed DIY crafts, long drives, music and being surrounded by loving family and friends, including her kitty, Boost.

Preceding Sharae in death were her brother, Lamar Dawson, in 2015, and her grandmother, Barbara Hetro, in 2013.

Surviving, besides her parents, are a sister, Erika Savinski, Kingston; Sharae's grandparents, Al and Eileen Savinski, Pittston; and George Hetro, West Wyoming; aunts and uncles; and a niece, Amani.

Xander was followed in death by his father, Zackary Yashkus. He is survived by his grandmother, Joanne, Kingston; his grandmother, Jeannine and Pop Pop Steve, Hanover Township; and his Nana, Judy Williams.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Louis Smyth and Vince O'Boyle of the Church on the Square officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Domestic Violence Service Center, P.O. Box 2177, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703.