PERO

Dorothy C. (nee Shugar) died on July 29, 2021. She was 93 years old. Beloved wife of Joseph H. Pero for 70 years. Devoted mother of Joseph J. (Annmarie) Pero, Dorothy J. (Mike) Murphy and Debra (Vincent) Collier. Grandmother of Brett (Renee) and Michael (Lacey) Murphy, Joseph and John Collier and the late Janet Collier; also survived by five great-grandchildren and a sister, Ethel Albright. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 9:00-11:00 am at Wackerman Funeral Home, Inc. 8060 Verree Road Philadelphia, PA 19111 followed by a Service of Christian Burial 11:00 am. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Memorials in Dorothy's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Floral deliveries to funeral home Tuesday by 3:30 pm.

OSCAR

Wallace J. passed away on July 23, 2021.

He was 75 years old. The beloved husband of Marguerite P. (nee) Pisarczyk Oscar. Devoted father of David A. (Erica) and Michael T. (Shannon) Oscar. Grandfather of Liam, Edward, Alexandra, Mary Abigal, Lillian and Angelina Oscar. Brother of Joanne Oscar.  Wallace was  a 1st Lieutenant serving as an Intelligence Officer S2 during the Vietnam War having received numerous decorations, awards and citations, including the Bronze Star Medal. He contributed greatly to the successful accomplishments of the First Battalion 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division's primary mission with timely and accurate intelligence estimates that provided valuable information. The Army's Officer Efficieny Report stated very few officers would have been able to adapt as readily to being a Battalion S2 in such an outstanding manner. Wallace was a 1967 graduate of Villanova Un. with a BS in Accounting and minors in Economics and Engineering. He had  very successful careers with Mobil Oil, Citgo, Arco, Quaker State and British Petroleum,in addition to being the Executive Director of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, July 30, 2021, from 10-11 A.M. at St. Jerome's Church, 8100 Colfax Street, Philadelphia, PA 19152 followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 A.M.. Rite of Committal Resurrection Cem. Memorials in Wallace's name may be made to The Friends of Father Judge High School, 3301 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136.

Flower deliveries to Church by 9 A.M.

CASEY

Joseph J. passed away on July 7, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Rosalie (nee Rock). Devoted father of Mary Jane (George Starrett), Joseph (Guadalupe), Patrick (Christine), Francis (Beth) and the late Michele Casey; dear brother of Joan Wade and the late Harry Casey; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:30AM at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church 920 Susquehanna Rd. Rydal, PA 19046 followed by Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 

Floral deliveries may be made directly to the church by 8:45 AM Wednesday.

LOFTUS

James A. Jr. passed away on July 9, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan C. (nee McCloskey); devoted father of Jimmy, David (Eileen), Larry (Stacey), Christopher and the late Joan P.; loving Pop of David (Jackie), Michael (Bridget), Joan, Dan, Nicole Burke (Ed), Danielle, Angelina, Ronan, Alannah and the late Ryan; GG Pop of Morgan, Keira, Caden, Austen, Ian, Kyla, Kellan, Gianna, Edward and Dominic; dear brother of the late Ann Canton, Godfather of Raymond Canton (Marilyn). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday July 15, 2021, 8:30 AM at Wackerman Funeral Home 8060 Verree Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19111 followed by Funeral Mass 10 AM St. Cecilia Church 535 Rhawn St. Philadelphia, PA 19111. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.

Floral deliveries may be made directly to the Funeral Home Wednesday by 4 PM.

DUBAK 

Jacqueline B. (nee Schrandt) passed away on July 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of John Dubak, Jr.; devoted mother of Jacqueline Topley (James) and the late John, Joseph and Gregory Dubak; loving mom-mom of Olivia Tate (David), Juliana and Samantha Topley; dear great grandmother of Jude Vincent Tate; sister of Frederick Schrandt (Nancy) and the late Thomas Schrandt (Rose). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing, Friday, July 16, 2021, 11:30 am at Resurrection of Our Lord Church 2000 Shelmire Ave. Phila., PA 19152, followed by Funeral Mass 12:30 pm. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Holy Redeemer Hospice 12265 Townsend Rd. Phila., PA 19154 would be appreciated

Floral deliveries to Resurrection Church Friday between 10:00am and 11:00 am if possible. Please clearly label tags for Dubak funeral. There is another Funeral Mass scheduled to begin at 10:00 am in Church.

WALTER

Matthew Christopher Walter, proud Journeyman Carpenter, passed away in true Matt fashion, on July 4th, 2021.

Matt was born in April 1982 to parents Karen Saba (nee Mackley) and Vic Walter, and was raised in Northeast Philadelphia.  He grew roots in Rhawnhurst, Burholme, Fox Chase and Rockledge through his lifetime.  From a young age, his creative and artistic gifts were obvious - he could draw incredible interpretations of whatever was requested of him, and even designed a folder for his elementary school featuring its mascot as a goalie.  Later in life, he used this talent to decorate his own body in the form of colorful, original tattoos and loved showing people his new ink.

In 2002, he joined the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 158.  He honed his skills throughout his career and became a master of his craft. He decorated his work helmet with meaningful stickers and wore it with great honor each work day.

His proudest achievement was becoming a father to his beautiful, silly, happy son, Matthew Jr.  Watching Matt with his son was a true joy - his love, patience, and adoration when they were together was beyond measure.

Matt enjoyed good food, watching Marvel movies and listening to all kinds of music.  His own laugh was infectious, but making other people laugh was one of his favorite pastimes, and he was damn good at it.  His family credits him with being the funniest person they know.  Those lucky enough to be loved by him knew him as a generous man, so no one was surprised to learn that he is an organ donor.  Even after his passing, he is giving what he can to those in need.

To have known Matt at his best was a gift.  He will be missed forever.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Vic (Father), Karen (Mother) and Michael (Stepfather), his siblings Kate, Tom, Erin, Paul, Michael and Greg, his brother and sister in law Anthony and Samantha, his nieces and nephews, Gabriella, Ava, Leo and Jace, the love of his life and fiance, Michele, his step-daughter, Marissa, and his perfect son, Matthew Jr., as well his dozens of cousins, aunts, uncles and other extended family.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing, Friday, July 9, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Wackerman Funeral Home 8060 Verree Road Philadelphia, PA 19111.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Matthew’s College fund via GoFund me:  https://gofund.me/50bf0752

“For all that I've blessed

And all that I've wronged

In dreams until my death

I will wander on"

Floral deliveries may be made directly to the funeral home Friday between 10AM and 3PM