Andrea Jean Croft

Andrea Jean Croft, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born April 14, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, Andrea was the daughter of the late William J. and Leona Mae (Vandzura) Prostejovsky. Andrea dedicated over 40 years as a sales consultant with Mary Kay, where she formed lasting friendships and took great pride in her work. She also held various roles in accounting throughout her life. She was a member of St. Ambrose Church for many years. She found joy in sewing and crafts, loved curling up with a good book, and cherished the simple pleasures of life, especially time spent with family and her beloved dog, Remington. Andrea was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, David Croft. She is lovingly remembered by her siblings, Karen Soles and William (Donna) Prostejovsky, Jr.; children, Cathleen Carpenter and Robert (Kim) Carpenter, Jr.; stepdaughter, Suzanne (Chris) Brown; grandchildren, Jacob, Kayla, Ashley, and Tiffany; step-granddaughter, Katie; and twelve great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will welcome guests for a memorial visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, Monday, May 11, 2026 in Waite Funeral Home, 3300 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick, Ohio. She will be laid to rest privately in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Valley City. The family would like to thank the staff of Life Care Center of Medina for their kindness and care during Andrea's final days. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mary Kay Ash Foundation at https://marykayashfoundation.org/ways-to-give/donate/, or by mail at Mary Kay Ash Foundation, P.O. Box 799044, Dallas, TX 75379-9044; or to St. Ambrose Catholic Parish ministries. Words of comfort may be shared with Andrea's family on her tribute page at www.waitefuneralhome.com