Kathleen Marie Baluta

She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed. She was a lifelong devout Catholic who in her healthier years attended Daily Mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church and was a member of Legion of Mary. She enjoyed the beach, coffee shops, theme parks, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents, Peter Andrew Kelly and Rita Jean Kelly. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Francis Baluta, and her children Michael Baluta and wife Emily of Clearwater, Florida, Jillian Wick and husband Jason of Largo, Florida, Kristiann Baluta of Hernando Beach, Florida, and Katelyn Baluta of Hernando Beach. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Hollis and husband Larry Hollis of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, her niece, Jacqueline Walker and husband Patrick Walker of Seminole, Florida, her five grandchildren, great nephew and many cousins.

Prayer and Visiting hours will be at 11:30 AM on Thursday, February 5, 2026 followed by a 12:30 PM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Spring Hill, Florida. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater.

We encourage everyone to wear bright colors or your favorite Disney outfit in honor of Kathleen.