HANCOCK, Mass. — Jeanne M. Bogino, 56, of Hancock, Mass., died unexpectedly at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago while traveling for work on June 26, 2017. 

She was born in Pittsfield on May 9, 1961, the daughter of the late Robert Bogino and Marion (Micki) Bogino and her beloved stepfather Buster Kohlenberger. 

She was educated in local schools and was a 1978 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in American Literature from the University of Massachusetts – Boston and her master’s degree in Library Sciences from SUNY Albany.

At the time of her passing Jeanne was employed as the director of the New Lebanon Library, where she worked for the past nine years.

Jeanne loved literature and everything book related, and thoroughly enjoyed reading. She was an avid gardener, who enjoyed planting and caring for her herbs and beekeeping. She also enjoyed trips to the ocean and walks on the beach. She loved animals; especially her dogs Juniper and Geordi. Jeanne accomplished many dreams in her life, including having a book published: “Rock Angel.”

Jeanne fought her battle with cancer head on and would not let her disease define her. She lived a good story.

She is survived by her mother, Marion E. Bogino of Pittsfield; her longtime partner, Frank J. Kennedy of Hancock; her maternal grandmother, Marion A. Boure of Pittsfield; and many beloved aunts and cousins.

She was predeceased by her father, Robert L. Bogino; and her stepfather, Buster F. Kohlenberger.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Jeanne M. Bogino, 56, who died June 26, 2017, will be held Sunday, July 2, 2017, at noon at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. 

Calling hours will be held Saturday evening, July 1, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jeanne’s memory can be made to the Berkshire Humane Society or the New Lebanon Library, in care of the funeral home.