Anna Baran

Anna Werkman Baran, 84, of Bethlehem, died on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born in Bethlehem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathyrn Werkman.

Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Francis B. Baran.

She worked as a sewing machine operator for a few dress manufacturing companies in the area.

Anna was a member of the former Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and Incarnation of Our Lord Parish, Bethlehem.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Margaret Baran of Bethlehem; Ann, wife of Jim Silvius of Coopersburg; John Baran of Bethlehem and Francine wife of Paul Hancz of Bethlehem Twp. Anna is also survived by her eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and her sister Helen Hook.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mary DeLazzaria, Elsie McGee, Goldie Hewko and brothers, Frank, John and Jim Werkman

Anna's family will receive friends from 8:30-9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 10 AM at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish 617 Pierce St. Bethlehem PA 18015.

Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 3893 Adler St. Bethlehem PA 18017