Mahoney, Betsy Mae Sommerkamp, 91, of St Petersburg, Florida, died on April 24, 2021. Betsy was born in St Petersburg, Florida to the late Roland D. and Jennie Ruth Sommerkamp. Her husband, Richard E. Mahoney predeceased her; they were married for nearly 70 years. She leaves behind her children; Sharon Gallagher, Susie Jamsky, Sheila Rowden, Richard Mahoney, Sandra Mahoney and Patrick Mahoney, 9 grand- and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Martha Leigh and a brother Robert Sommerkamp. After high school Betsy worked downtown for Perry R. Marsh, one of the area’s first insurance agencies. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, St. Petersburg. Once married, she worked tirelessly to give our family of eight an idyllic home. Betsy was singularly curious and imaginative; traits that served her well as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her sense of humor, open-heart and vivacious personality drew people to her; she maintained life-long friendships and never stops making new friends. A devout Catholic, Betsy was a member of St. Paul’s, Holy Family and St Raphael’s Catholic churches in St Petersburg and later Nativity in Brandon where she worked tirelessly for their Food Bank and Food Pantry programs. She was also a member of the Brandon Garden Club. A Catholic Service will be held at 11:00 followed by a celebration of Betsy’s life at 11:30 on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 2323 Brandon Blvd, Brandon, Florida. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.
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