James Dean Sternberg, age 19, of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. James was born on April 24th, 2003, in Portsmouth, Virginia to parents Casey (Kelcher) Sternberg and Zachary Sternberg. James was a graduate of Jefferson Area High School and Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center. James loved books and literature, especially history and was a spectacular artist. Survivors include parents, Casey and Zach Sternberg; and grandparents, Arnold Sternberg and Jeanine Collins, Mike and Connie Smith, James and Nita Kelcher, and Bonnie Clausen. Also surviving are siblings, Cheyanne Leibert, Savanna Jewell, Brianna Sternberg, and Reesie Sternberg. A private memorial service will take place to honor James' beautiful life.