Ruth Ann O’Shea, age 86, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was born February 14, 1940, in Lakewood, Ohio and raised in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, by Max and Jenny Bolesta (both deceased).

Ruth’s parents had a second home in Lake Worth, Florida, which is where she met Thomas Francis O’Shea Jr. Ruth and Tom were married on June 17, 1961. Ruth dedicated herself to creating a loving and nurturing home for Tom and their 5 children. They lived initially in Lake Worth and then moved to Indiantown, Florida. After retiring, she and Tom moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Ruth enjoyed reading, puzzles and caring for her patio plants. In their later years, Ruth and Tom went on many cruises around the Caribbean; their biggest trip was touring Ireland, Tom’s heritage “homeland”. She was a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Indiantown and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie.

Ruth is survived by children Kathy Rowland (Robert Rowland), Danny O’Shea (Pam O’Shea), Aaron O’Shea (Shari O’Shea), Tim O’Shea (Lainee Kitterman) and Patrick O’Shea (Nita O’Shea); grandchildren Emily Rowland, Eric Rowland, Sarah Rowland, Danny O’Shea Jr. (Shannon O’Shea), Tommy O’Shea (Jessica O’Shea), Mark O’Shea (Karla O’Shea) , Kevin O’Shea (Carina Morales), and Sean O’Shea; brother Richard Bolesta and sister Maxine Gilles; sisters-in-law Betty O’Shea, Margaret Dreher, Kathy O’Shea, and Karen Young; as well as great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Thomas O’Shea, her parents, sister-in-law Kathy Bolesta, and brothers-in-law Kevin O’Shea and Dave Gilles.

Ruth will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5-7 pm at Forest Hills Memorial Park & Palm City Chapel, 2001 SW Murphy Road, Palm City, Florida. The funeral service will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 10 am with interment following afterward.