All Obituaries

Barbara Lee Bryant (Wesolowski) passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday April 14, 2021. She was 66 years old. Barbara is survived by her son Kevin, siblings Leon (Debbie) and Paula (Nick) as well as 3 nieces Laura, Noel, Kristy and 3 nephews Nick, Andrew, David.  She was preceded in death by parents Leon and Anna, sister Anna, husband Danny and nephew Matthew. Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA.  She attended Olney Highschool, where she was a member of the English...

Douglas J. Wild, age 78, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2021.  He is the son of the late Elmer and Sarah (Shickenberg) Wild.  Doug is survived by his brother Elmer Wild of Wilmington, NC, and nephews Frank (Kathleen) and Doug, nieces Nancy Brennan (Kevin) and Helen Hazlett (Bob) and great nephews and nieces Kelly Wild, Abigail Wild, Madison Wild, Kristoffer Wild, Kevin Brennan, Kate Brennan, Joanna Brennan, Brett Moser, and Alexa Moser.  He also had a special love for his...

William J Sommers lived a wonderful life for 76 years. Every day was an adventure. Bill could travel near or far and made friends wherever he went.   Bill proudly served his country in the US NAVY and served on the USS Richard Byrd.   He was beyond proud when his youngest daughter joined the Navy.   Bill was employed a machinist at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.   After retirement, Bill worked as a delivery driver for Al’s Corner Deli. Bill was a...

Joseph Roccia, age 63, from Philadelphia, PA, is the loving and adored husband of Susan Wilson. As of February 18, 2021,  Joseph has been called home with the Lord. Joseph was born on March 19, 1957. He’s the son of the late Nicholas Roccia and Margaret (Peggy) Doyle Roccia. He is the father of Katie Martino and his children Christopher (Joanne) and Nicole (Scott) with his predeceased wife, Robin Roccia. He is grandfather to Austin (Kimberly) Martino. He is brother to Carmen...

Raymond (Ray) Culver   8/22/1950 - 1/21/2121 Laughter, Camera, Action!!  These three words describe the essence of the man we all knew as Ray. His light was the force through which we came to know him! In his earliest years Ray grew up in Center City, Philadelphia where he thrived on the energy provided by dwelling in the city. His stories of his early days are captivating, as he spoke fondly of his “city life”. As a young boy he moved to Lawncrest, where he would...

William (Bill) Michael Nesbitt, loving son of the Robert Francis (deceased) and Patricia Irene (Daut), loving father of Liam Michael, Ryan Robert, and Devyn Ruth, died suddenly on December 9, 2020. Bill is survived by his 3 children, his mother, 2 brother, Robert Francis and Paul Thomas, a sister and brother-in-law, Joanne & Harry Barnes, 3 nieces, Amber & Ashley Barnes, April Cuarto (Barnes), 1 nephew, Harry Barnes V and 9 great nieces and nephews, the mother of his three children,...

Margaret Irene Riordan (Wescott) (Peggy) 17 days shy of her 80th birthday passed away suddenly on November 28, 2020.  Peggy was born on December 14, 1940 in Meadville Pa.  After graduating from Meadville High School, she met and married Raymond Riordan.  They moved to Philadelphia going on to have 2 children Marc and Douglas.  She went to Key Punch school and graduated 1st in her class kicking off a 40-year career at Penn Central Railroad (Amtrak). Peggy was predeceased...

Ruth E. MacBride Ruth (nee Nagel), 90, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully November 25th.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter, her parents William and Rose Nagel and her brother Bill.  Survived by her children Laura (Pete), Walter, Bill (Patty), and Andy (Helen).  She is also survived by her grandchildren Meghan (Clayton), Walter, Matthew (Amanda), Kristen (Ryan), Lauren (Ed Long), Andrew M., Andrew D. (Courtney), Billy, Katelyn, Sarah, Chris and (5)...

Richard Szafran, of Smithville, Ohio, passed away tragically on November 9, 2020. Rich was born in raised in Philadelphia but found a home in Ohio. Although he had been a resident of Ohio for many years, he never lost his love for Philly. He always enjoyed his Philly pretzels and sports, as well as, visiting with friends and family. His sense of humor will always be remembered, along with his belly laughs. Rich was many things to many people, but turned a new leaf when he met his...

Frank, 60, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on October 27. He is proceeded in death by his father Frank. Survived by his mother Dolores, his son Jarrod (Amy), his brother Mark (Pauline), his sister Dolores (Brian), his two nieces Kelli (Luis) and Bridget (Louis) and his nephew Derek. Along with many loving extended family members and friends that he considered family. Frank was a long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church on Cottman Avenue. He graduated from Northeast High...