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Dana Ed. Overly

FUNERAL HOME

Donovan Funeral Home - Tallmadge

17 Southwest Avenue

Tallmadge, Ohio

Dana Overly Obituary

Dana Ed Overly, 74, passed away March 4, 2011.

Born in Jackson, Ohio, he lived all his life in the Akron area. He served in the Army and retired in 1994 as a manager and supervisor with Hygenic Corp. with 40 years of service. He also enjoyed watching sports.

Dana was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; and sister, Shelby Shue. He is survived by daughter, Tina (Tony) Hunt of Akron; sisters, Sandy Boyes of Kenmore, Linda Durkin of Akron, Diane (Ron) Peters of Kenmore; brother, Jim (Hanie) Overly of Florida.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle), with Rev. Chris Machamer officiating. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by Mogadore VFW Post #8487. Calling hours will 12 until 2 p.m. prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.

(330) 633-3350

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Mar. 9, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Dana Overly

14 Entries

Patty (Overly) Brennan

April 20, 2011

To the family of Dana ED, I am so sorry to read about his death, but we all know that is in a great place and with his Mother and Pauline and family.
God Bless

Gina Pillitiere Wooden

March 16, 2011

Tina,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. We pray God's grace, peace and comfort over your precious heart.
Love, Gina, Dan and Mike Pillitiere

Ann Avery-Simmons

March 16, 2011

Tina, I would like to extend my sympathies to you and your family. You are in my prayers, Here is a poem that means alot to me,

A Letter From Heaven -
To my dearest family, some things Id like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, theres no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you.
Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.

I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and Id like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night....My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when its time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Jennifer Jurkiewicz-Sebe

March 16, 2011

Tina, Sorry to hear of your father's passing. I'll always remember him caring so much for his lawn and garden with a smile on his face. Take care and God bless you and your family.

March 16, 2011

My sympathy to your family at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you and keep you during your time of sorrow.

Vicki Coleman Bode

Susie Sibert Cliffel

March 16, 2011

Tina,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father.

My prayers to you for comfort and peace during this difficult time.

God's grace and love to you.

David Sargent

March 15, 2011

Tina: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I enjoyed the years working with Ed at Hygenic and he will be greatly missed by all the lives that he touched.

Pam Lakatos

March 11, 2011

Tina: I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I worked with your mother at an insurance company in the 1960's, she was a dear friend and a special lady, i have kept a picture of you when you were a few months old. I was unaware of the passing of your mother.
My love and prays are with you.

March 10, 2011

Tina: you are in my thoughts and prayers. Steve, Terri and Stephen Cuddihy Fayetteville NC

Michelle and Family

March 10, 2011

Tina and Tony,

Please know our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to you. We were so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We will remember him in our prayers always.

With our heartfelt sympathy,

Darlene Miller

March 9, 2011

Rest in peace

Jan Nelson

March 9, 2011

My sympathy to the family of Ed Overly. I worked with Ed and enjoyed every minute of working with him for so many years. May your memories always make you smile.

Linda Liston & Kevin

March 9, 2011

Tina, Tony, Sandy, Linda, Diane & Ron and Families we are praying for you all.
God bless you
(Grace Cathedral)

The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home

March 9, 2011

We appreciate you trusting us with the care of your loved one at this difficult time.

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