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Letha Overly Obituary

OVERLY, LETHA M., 85 - of Seaville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in her home with her beloved family by her side. She was born and raised in Frackville, PA and became a South Jersey resident in 1969. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Overly. She is survived by her husband, John G. Overly; her son Dale Overly and wife Marilyn of Seattle, WA, her daughter, Elaine G. Messner and husband Barry of Tuckahoe, and Dianne C. Migliaccio of Seaville. She is the proud grandmom of six, Leslie Kohler, Brenda Cacossa, Laura Messner, April Joy Overly, Mark Overly and Craig Migliaccio; three great grandchildren; Kayla Broschard, Billy Swensen and Elle Overly. Her most important role was dedication to her family and being a homemaker. Funeral Services were private under the direction of The Godfrey Funeral Homes, Ocean City/Palermo. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 North US Highway 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 or The Upper Township Rescue Squad, 2028 Tuckahoe Road, Petersburg, NJ 08270. To email condolences, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Apr. 5, 2007.

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Michelle Ritter

April 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David Higgins

April 5, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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