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Obituary
Marc's obituary is placed to honor his memory in September, the month of his birthday, on September 11, and wedding anniversary, on September 18. Marc passed away on March 21, 2026. While he had a history of heart disease, he succumbed to amiodarone toxicity, a rare but devastating side effect of the medication he received to stabilize his heart, which caused irreparable damage to his lungs. Marc was born on September 11, 1945 in Los Angeles, California and spent his early years in the San Fernando Valley. In 1971 he married the love of his life, Linda, and together they raised two children, Aaron and Heidi. While living in Southern California, Marc established the Youth Resource and Referral Network and, in 1982, he received an award for outstanding community service from the San Fernando Valley Association of Coordinating Councils, a network of nonprofit organizations that provided safety net services to individuals and families in need. He was the Executive Director of Foothill Youth Services, an organization serving the cities of Burbank, Glendale and La Canada Flintridge. In 1982 he received a commendation from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for his work to support at-risk youth and preventing them from becoming repeat offenders in the juvenile justice system. In 1983, Marc moved his family to Felton after spending three summers camping at Henry Cowell State Park and falling in love with the natural beauty of the area. While raising his family in Zayante, Marc was actively involved in the SLV community and was a member of the Zayante Fire Auxiliary. He never missed a Zayante Fire Father's Day breakfast! He was employed by San Andreas Regional Center where he worked as a Case Manager serving individuals with developmental disabilities. A life-long Democrat, Marc was a member of the North County Democratic Club since 1983 and was honored to be named Democrat of the Year in 2017 by the Santa Cruz County Democratic Party. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda; children Aaron (Aki) and Heidi Kernytsky (Rain); and four grandchildren Ivy, Indigo, Axl and Anders. He also leaves behind his beloved cats, Bella and Buddy. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and was a strong advocate for social justice. To his wife Linda, he was the wind beneath her wings and he was always, always on her side.