OBITUARIES

Christina Baran, 75

03/22/2022

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —

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.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.

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I am sorry for the loss of your mom, wife and grandparent. Many prayers to you.
from: MelAnn	on: 05-04-2022

Sorry for your loss Chris & Pete. Santo & Diane Baran
from: Santo Baran	on: 04-04-2022

Dear Bernie & Family, So sorry for your loss. Chris was such a wonderful person. We always enjoyed her kindness & wonderful fun conversations at our Eye Dr.’s appointments. She was such a pleasure to know her. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless You All. Rest In Peace Chris. You’ll be missed. 🙏🙏
from: Fran & Rick Lazarczyk	on: 04-04-2022

Bernie and family, our sincere sympathy in the loss of Chris. May she rest in peace. Gwen & Woody Boillat
from: Gwen Boillat	on: 03-30-2022

To The Entire Baran Family, I loved working with your Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law and Grandmother. Her kindness, love, laughter and patience taught me well. May the love of her family and great memories keep her alive in your hearts forever. With deepest sympathy.
from: Diane Crosier	on: 03-27-2022

Bernie, Chris, and Pete...very sorry to hear of your wife/mother's passing. Sending positive thoughts.
from: Skeets Richards	on: 03-27-2022

I’m so very sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. As my mom worked with her for many years, Chris was always there and was always so nice to me. I remember her always letting me go in and try on all the glasses (even though I did t need any) and help me find just the right pair. She was fun and bright, all the time. Even when I had my own children, she continued to let them go in and try them all on. Her smile and happiness will be missed. Thinking of you all.
from: Mary (Peters) Giron	on: 03-27-2022

Dear Bernie, We are very sad to hear about Chris, she was the best and will be greatly missed. Thinking of You Vic and Jean
from: Vic LaPort and Jean Marchio	on: 03-26-2022

Sorry about the loss of your mom. I hope all of you will be ok..
from: Melanie	on: 03-26-2022

So sorry to hear this news. We loved her we miss seeing her at the office. My thoughts are with you
from: Carol witek	on: 03-26-2022

Bernie and family, John and I are so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Christina. She was a very special and sweet lady.
from: Carol M Greenbush	on: 03-26-2022

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Baran family..
from: Robert Briggs Jr	on: 03-25-2022

Chris, Pete. & Berrnie. Sorry to hear of Chris’s, passing. She was every Golfers Friend. Tom & Deb DeGray
from:	on: 03-25-2022

I am so heartbroken for you all. I loved working with her and she was a great neighbor. May she rest in peace. Beth
from: Beth Collier Braman	on: 03-25-2022

So sorry to hear of Aunt Chris’s passing. God Bless her and may she rest in peace. Prayer 🙏 to the whole family.
from: Kim Baran	on: 03-25-2022

Dear Chris and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We go way back to grade school and Girl Scouts. I have some nice memories of being with her. My deepest sympathy. May she R.I.P.
from: Elizabeth Ralston	on: 03-25-2022

Bernie and family , so sorry for your loss , Chris was a super nice lady ! RIP
from: Jim Sweeney	on: 03-25-2022

Chris and Laura, Mike and I are so sorry to hear about your mom. Sending love, strength and prayers. Tracey Brown & Mike Norcross
from: Tracey Brown	on: 03-25-2022

To the Baran Family, So very sorry for your loss. We have lost a wonderful lady.
from: Chris Robare	on: 03-25-2022

My sincere condolences to family and all who had the pleasure of knowing Chris. I had that good fortune for so many years and share your great loss. She was a presence of good that will always remain. May God bless her in her new home.
from: Alice Vigna	on: 03-25-2022

My condolences to the Baran family. Chris was always very helpful and pleasant when it was time to select or fix my glasses. My prayers are with her family at this most difficult time. God Bless.
from: Paul Moriarty	on: 03-24-2022

Pete and Nancy, So sorry about your mom she was a nice lady.
from: Amy Reese	on: 03-24-2022

Chris, Laura and family. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Chris. Thoughts and prayers go out to you. Bob and Donna Witherell
from:	on: 03-24-2022

Laura and Chris, Michael and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of Chris’ mother. Please know that our prayers are with you and the entire family. 🥲🙏🙏❤️
from: Joyce Tirrell	on: 03-24-2022

So very sorry to hear of Chris's passing. She was such a lovely lady....I would never choose my glasses without her expert help. She will be much missed.
from: Lisa Jarisch	on: 03-24-2022

Sincere condolences to the Baren family. A wonderful person who will be missed by all.
from: Nancy & Robert Waltermire	on: 03-24-2022

My sympathy to the Baran Family on the loss of Chris. I was shocked to learn this news. Besides being my neighbor, I’ve known Chris during her 40+ years at Tanzman, Maselli & Field’s Office. Chris always fitted me perfectly to my glasses and was excellent in helping me choose the proper frame. She always had a welcoming smile & personality. Please accept my sincerest sympathy on your loss.
from: Judy Nimmons	on: 03-24-2022

To the Baran family, so sad to hear of Chrissy's passing, She was a wonderful, kind, helpful person to everyone who knew her. R.I.P. Chrissy, I will miss you.
from: Nancy Roy	on: 03-24-2022

Bernie and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. Chrissy was a wonderful women and a sincere pleasure to know. I also always got the best of care at the office. With Deepest Sympathy, Jim Holmes
from: Jim Holmes	on: 03-24-2022

Baran Family, We are very sorry for your loss of Christine. She was an amazing individual and kind to all that knew her. May you all be blessed throughout this most difficult time of sorrow. We will truly miss her. May she rest in peace!
from: Tim Therrien	on: 03-24-2022

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