Mary Ruth Callahan, 69, of Pinellas Park, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.
Mary was a devout Catholic who cherished her love of God, and adored her husband of 18 years, Doyle.
She loved being around children, and although she did not have any of her own, she spent much of her adult life working in day-care centers, dedicating her time to taking care of children.
Mary was always happy and very spiritual, earning her the nickname “Sunshine”.
She cherished singing in the church choir and was a dedicated baseball fan. Her favorite team was the Tampa Bay Rays.
Mary completed her Associate’s Degree at Hillsborough Community College and was a very active member of the Lay Carmelites.
She is survived by her husband Doyle and is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Charlotte Bartosch, and her brother Anthony Bartosch.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7809 46th Way N, Pinellas Park, Florida 33781.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Special Education Program, at the same address.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Nancy Long
September 22, 2025, 12:42 pm
She is now at peace with the Lord. We shared a lot together and I will always remember the prayers we said during our phone conversations. They always brought peace to both of us. My deepest condolences to Doyle.