Donald J. Overka age 78 of Salem, NH lost his life to a long courageous battle with lung cancer
Tuesday surrounded by his loving family.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Provenchal) Overka. Donald was born in
Lawrence, MA, and graduated from Central Catholic High School. Donald served in the United States Navy in the Korean War aboard the USS Irwin on the DD-794.
Donald was a lineman for New England Electric. He was an avid member of Merrimack Valley
Umpires Association. He umpired baseball and refereed basketball on the high school and
college levels for over 30 years. He also taught and evaluated umpires in the Merrimack Valley
and Florida areas Donald loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. His grandchildren
were everything to him they brought him much joy!
Donald was predeceased by his beloved wife Sandra (Cann) Overka and son Wayne Overka
Donald is survived by his children, Sons: Stephen Overka and wife Susan of Lawrence, MA, Michael Overka and wife Kellie of Pelham, NH, Timothy Overka of No. Andover, MA, William Overka and his wife Hoang of Houston, TX. Daughters: Cathy LaRochelle and her husband Richard of Derry, NH, Donna Chandler and her husband Robert of Salem, NH, and Paula Maroun and her husband Douglas of Salem, NH, Brothers: Richard, Robert “Chick” and Edward Overka all of Lawrence, MA. Seventeen Grandchildren and Nine Great Grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Thursday, July 31st from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH. Funeral services will be celebrated Friday, August 1st at 10:30 AM at the Windham Bible Church, Windham, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
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