Anna Brown, 72 of Scranton, ND died on December 25, 2011 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center in Bowman. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Joseph Chipson will celebrate the Mass with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Scranton. Visitation will begin on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. at the Krebsbach/Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Anna Dukes was born on September 8, 1939 to John Clifton and Hazel (Dotson)Dukes in Perryville, Maryland. Anna was raised and attended school in Perryville. She lived there all her life until her and her husband Jack moved to Scranton Eight Years ago to enjoy their retirement together. Anna married John E. Brown on July 14, 1961 at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, Maryland. They met while John "Jack" was serving in the army. She received a degree in Sociology and worked at Hartford County Social Services until her retirement. Anna enjoyed her hobbies which included crocheting, crossword puzzles and watching T.V. At family gatherings, nieces and nephews were asked by Aunt Anna to go and get her a soda, which they will miss dearly. She is survived by her husband John "Jack" Brown of Scranton, ND; two sons and one daughter-in-law: John D. Brown of Enon, Ohio and Daniel and Marcia Brown of Enon Ohio; two grandchildren: Charles Rockett and Michael Rockett; two great grandchildren: Lorelei and Cassandra; one brother, John Clifton Dukes, Jr. of Ferndale, WA. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters; Norma and Polly.

Krebsbach/Kulseth Funeral Service in charge of the arrangements.