Mrs. Christina M. Baran

October 1, 1946 - March 22, 2022

Mrs. Christina May (VanVleck) Baran, 75, of North Adams, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She was born in North Adams on October 1, 1946, the daughter of the late Frederick and Eleanor (Netherwood) VanVleck. She attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School. She then went on to earn her bachelors degree from Baypath University in Longmeadow. Mrs. Baran worked as an optician for Tanzman, Maselli & Field, running the optical shop for over 40 years until her retirement in 2020. Earlier she had worked for the former Jarisch Paper Box Co, North Adams. She is survived by her husband, Bernard F. Baran, whom she married on March 1, 1969; two sons, Christopher Baran and his wife Laura of North Adams and Peter Baran and his wife Nancy of Adams; and one grandson, Ryan Baran of North Adams. Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to Pop Cares, P.O. Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267.