In loving memory of Ruth Eileen McGinnis in Saint Petersburg, Florida, who departed this world on September 14, 2025 at the age of 90. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George V. and Mary D. Sandle; and her husband John W. McGinnis (Jack). She is survived by: her children, John W. Jr. (Kathleen) of Bowie, MD, Timothy M. of Saint Petersburg, FL, Colleen M. Gilmore (Jeffery) of Clearwater, FL and Maureen A. of Clearwater, FL; her brother Richard Sandle (Nancy) of Las Vegas, NV; and her grandchildren, John W. III, Megan Garcia, Michael, Stephen, Andrew Gilmore, Katherine Loeffler of Maryland and Justin Gilmore of Florida. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the St. John Vianney Catholic Church (445 82nd Ave, St Pete Beach, FL 33706). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery (11801 US-19, Clearwater, FL 33764).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ruth's memory to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation. (link at the bottom of this page).