Jahsiah Elijah Youmans

Jahsiah Elijah Youmans was granted his angel wings on April 10th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends that Jahsiah had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Jahsiah was born on October 1st, 2023, in Leesburg, FL, to Kenneth Youmans Jr., and Denaysha Martinez. His gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around him, and he brought a light into our lives that will be forever cherished. He was such a bundle of joy, and though his time with us was just a year, it was filled with love, laughter, and endless smiles. Jahsiah is survived by his loving parents, Kenneth Bernard Youmans Jr. and Denaysha Marie Martinez of Holyoke, his sisters, Kennedi Youmans, Paris Titre, and brother, Da’Kyzier Youmans, his maternal grandparents Jacqueline Encarnacion Nay, David Martinez, Candy Castillo, David Martinez Sr., Roberto Encarnacion, his paternal grandparents Angela Seals, Kenneth Youmans Sr. and his wife Pamela Youmans, Jessica McDaniel, his uncles, Darryl Martinez & Edwin Mangual, Desean Martinez and his spouse Rafaela Rodriguez, Jose “Nikki” Aponte, Geovani Rodriguez, Channon Seals, Kanard Bright, Demetrius Rodriguez, and Spencer Seals, his aunts, Asti Seals, Dianette Martinez, Lizbeth Martinez, Jayshalee Torres, Alice Pagan, Tia Graham, Selena Delgado, Savannah Vasquez, Milynn Mitchell, Micka Gunns, and Brittany Seals, his cousins, Isyss Timmons, Eliza Oquendo, Kentravious Banks, Jamayra Melendez, Jemeylee Gonzalez, Mikayla Gonzalez and many more. Special remembrance to his late Great Grandmothers Wilhelmina Youmans and Mary Coleman, his late aunts Mercedes Gutierrez and Tammy Gunns. With Jahsiah’s passing we remind others that his life is one to be celebrated. Although we will miss him every day, he will remain forever in our hearts. There will be calling hours on Friday, April 18th, 2025, from 10 AM – 12 PM at the DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME, 120 Damon Rd., Northampton, MA 01060. A prayer service will begin at 12 PM in the Funeral Home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the family at: TD Bank, 958 State St., Springfield, MA 01109, please make checks payable to Denaysha Martinez and in memo line of check please include Jahsiah Youmans. Or you may send donations directly to family using Zelle, which is Denayshamartinez@yahoo.com. For more information or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com

Jahsiah Elijah Youmans

October 1, 2023 - April 10, 2025