Roxann Bambach

Roxann (Nardella) Bambach, 65, passed away on August 5, surrounded by her family after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

Roxann was proud to say she was a product of South Philadelphia, where she was born and raised by her loving parents, Frank and Thelma (Borm), alongside her brothers and best friends, Frances and Paul. Later in life, Roxann planted her roots in Springfield, PA, with her husband Mark. It was here, she was blessed with her two greatest gifts – her children, Eric and Lauren. 

Over the years, Roxann found great pride and joy as her family expanded with the addition of her daughter-in-law, Stephanie, and soon-to-be son-in-law, Jake. But no addition made Roxann happier than welcoming her first grandchild and namesake, Rocco, just seven short weeks ago. Since then, Roxann spent every possible minute with Rocco wrapped in her arms, which was, in her words, “a place where I feel no pain.” 

Roxann loved nothing more than creating memories with those she loved, whether celebrating Christmas Eve, watching the Mummers Parade, or traveling near and far. She was most content when enjoying these pleasures surrounded by her family and extended family, especially: her in-laws Lisa and Arthur Konalian, Lori Nardella, Helena Nardella, Sharon and Victor (2014) Diazgranados, and John and Jane Bambach; her nieces and nephews Nicolle and Kevin Kreiger, Dominique and Danielle Nardella, Dominique and Bob Bondi, Julian Diazgranados, and Elizabeth, Jennifer Bambach, and Alyssa Trepaczka, her great-nephews Charlie and Jackson Kreiger, and Pierce Bondi; and her many cousins.

Roxann also found joy in life’s simple pleasures, such as sitting on the beach, playing the piano, getting lost in a good book by the pool, painting, volunteering, or learning a new skill. She was fortunate to say she also found great love in her career as a Nursing Home Administrator, serving throughout the years at Little Sisters of the Poor and most recently at McAuley Convent. In both her work and personal life, Roxann found happiness by caring for others. She had a special knack for making those in her presence feel like the most important person in the world. As her daughter Lauren would say, “She never walked into a room and said ‘here I am,’ she always said ‘there you are.’” 

Despite experiencing many health battles throughout her rich life, Roxann maintained a special devotion to God and the Blessed Mother. Until her last breath, she found great peace in the hope of eternal life that she will surely now share with those she loved that have gone before her.

In true Roxann fashion, she did not wish to have any pomp and circumstances in celebration of her life, so there will not be any public services. Instead, her family has requested that those who were lucky enough to have been touched by her life complete an act of service in her honor. Additionally, for those who wish to make a donation in her name, please consider giving to McAuley Convent Activities Department (517 Montgomery Ave., Merion Station, Pa 19066) or Little Sisters of the Poor (5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19143).