It is with profound love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished Jeanne Kracinovich who left this world on December 19 2024 at the age of 64 Jeanne born in Teaneck NJ on October 5 1960 raised in Jackson NJ and spent her adult life in St Marys County Maryland where she touched the lives of so many with her extraordinary kindness and grace

A true beacon of light Jeanne devoted her life to helping others particularly those in need She held a BA in psychology and art therapy from The College of New Jersey and an MA in special education from Johns Hopkins Her career was a testament to her dedication and compassion serving as a program director at the Center for Life Enrichment and The Spring Dell Center in Maryland Jeanne was also a mental health counselor for the dually diagnosed and a beloved teacher at Leonardtown Middle School where she was honored as Teacher of the Year Additionally she made invaluable contributions in various leadership roles including serving as Vice President of the ARC of Southern Maryland as a member of the Maryland Governors Advisory Board on Disabilities and as President of Relay for Life

Jeanne was a constant source of support for anyone in need always going out of her way to help those who were less fortunate whether it was a person with a disability or a homeless veteran Her pure soul coupled with whimsical sense of humor brought light to even the toughest situations Quick to smile and to laugh she was always there for those around her People were drawn to her because of her immense empathy and it wasnt uncommon for complete strangers to open their hearts to her upon first meeting Jeanne loved exploring the world particularly enjoying trips to National Parks the Caribbean and anywhere with a beach Her love of art and education shone through in everything she did whether in her professional work or in her personal life Smart sweet loving resilient caring awe inspiring compassionate clever innovative funny tough warm artistic lively and charismatic are just a few words to capture her radiant soul
Above all Jeannes heart belonged to her family Her pride and joy were her children Alex and Amelia She shared a lifelong bond with her beloved husband Stephen since they were 16 years old Their love was a beautiful example of commitment and devotion

Jeannes legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched and the love she so freely gave A celebration of her extraordinary life will be held on January 25 2025 at 100 pm at the USMSM SMART building in California MD For those attending please register here to ensure enough food for all httpswwweventbritecome1123682447449 In lieu of flowers a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Network or the ARC of Southern Maryland in Jeannes honor is requested