Rose Ann Crofoot
September 18, 1951 ~ June 5, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rose Ann Crofoot, of Geneva, OH on June 5, 2021, at the age of 69, with her family by her side.
She was born to the late Howard “Hutch” Hutchinson and A. Rose Hutchinson, September 18, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio. Rose Ann has been a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Madison high school in 1969 and received a BA in Business from David Myers College in 2005. Rose Ann started her career at Perfection Corporation, where she worked for 47 years as a cost accountant and customer service manager. She most recently worked as a consultant, at All Pass Corporation, where she was reunited and worked with many of her long-time friends.
She married her high school sweetheart, Frank L. Crofoot, in 1971. They lived in Germany for two years while Frank was in the Army. She resided in Geneva for the last 50 years, where she raised her family. She loved her family and friends more than anything and she loved to open her doors and share her home for holiday parties, birthdays and many weekend pool parties. In recent years, her favorite days were spending time with her granddaughter, Ellie, watching TV shows and movies, along with her sweet schnauzer Lilly that never left her side.
Rose Ann had a strong faith and was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison. Pastor, Father Sean Donnelly was a shining light, to her, as she navigated her cancer journey. She loved her church family and enjoyed supporting the church through serving as a Eucharistic minister, weekly money counter and served on various committees: parish council, summer picnics, bingo, carnivals, yearly reverse raffles and renewal. She was also an avid supporter of St. John School in Saybrook, OH where both her daughters graduated and granddaughter currently attends.
Rose Ann was so much too so many, she was: grandma (her favorite title), mom, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, mother in law, sister in law and friend. We will always remember Rose Ann’s beautiful smile and most of all her true love of her family and friends, as friends quickly became family. She blessed so many lives with her kindness, courage, huge heart, love and care for everyone. She was the person we loved to follow, as she was our leader, problem solver, positive thinker, safety net, cheerleader, advice giver, trip planner, hug giver and the person that always made you know that everything was going to be okay.
Rose Ann is survived by her spouse, Frank Crofoot; daughters Kristen Bane (fiancé Kevin Koziol) and Karin (Christian) Siebeneck; granddaughter Ellie Bane; mother Alma Rose Hutchinson; sister Marianne (Jim) Repinski; brother Tom Hutchinson; sister-in-laws Mary (Bill) Jacques, Brenda (Dave) Elmore, Linda (Dave) Yankie; nieces & nephews: Nicole Repinksi, Rachelle Repinski (fiancé Jerry Salvatore), Michael Hutchinson, Jeff Hayden, Deanna Dake, Jill Koeth, Joseph Elmore, Lindsay Bell and Adam Yankie and lifelong best friends Toni Will and Colleen Mussell.
Rose Ann was preceded in death by her father Howard W. Hutchinson; infant brother, Howard Hutchinson; infant granddaughter Adeline Siebeneck; son in law Steve Bane; mother & father in law Donald & Elizabeth Crofoot; brother in law Bob Hayden and nephew Greg Hayden
In her final days, she was exactly where she wanted to be, she was lovingly cared for surrounded by her family and friends. In the weeks prior to her passing, she shared some words of wisdom. “When dealing with challenges and people are involved, just remember to “love” them, love is all you need and it will be okay.” And lastly “I will always be here with you, all you have to do is call my name and I’ll be here.”
Rose Ann’s family would like to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve for their loving care for her, in her final days, as well as all of her family and friends near and far that have cared for her, prayed and supported her throughout this journey.
Friends will be received 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. in Madison. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison. Final Resting Place will be Fairview Cemetery in Madison Village.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. John School, 7911 Depot Rd., Ashtabula, OH 44004 or to ICC Church, Fagan Fund, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison, OH 44057.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
We are deeply sorry for your loss
Rose Ann will be greatly missed. We was a very kind and caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at Rose Ann passing. She was a person of such great faith and always lead by example. I have many fond memories of spending time with Rose Ann and her family when I was younger. Frank, Kristin and Karin and family, you are in my prayers. Hold on to your many wonderful memories and they will help you through this difficult time. Love Gwen Hennessey
My sincerest condolences. Rose Ann was so loved and so special. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family at this time.
Sending love and prayers to you all. Rose Ann made everyone's life better by being in it. Grateful we got to call her family.
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. We will miss you Rose Ann!
With loving thoughts and prayers from a few of RoseAnn's Perfection boys.
My sincere sympathy,
Much love, prayers and sympathy to everyone. RoseAnn was such a blessing to all of us. She was always available to lend an ear in time of need. Kind, smart and funny. Love her very much. Jim Hansen
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. .. her cousin Linda
May God's promise of eternal life in his Kingdom bring you hope that someday we will reunite with our family in love freedom and peace. With love
With loving memories of “Rose Ann Crofoot”,
I will miss you terribly but was so blessed to have known you.. We met in first grade and your sweet spirit and loving heart only grew more each year. Rest my dear friend. I will love you forever ? Jeanie Ellenburg Globig
We will always treasure the wonderful memories of our time spent with Rose Ann in Germany. While our husbands were performing their military duties, Rose Ann, Mark, and I spent many days walking around the city and experiencing its culture. After leaving Germany, we corresponded for several years, but lost contact until a few months ago. Rose Ann found Mark on Facebook and later contacted us. We exchanged letters and shared information about our families and the changes in our lives since leaving Germany. By the way, she always wrote the most interesting letters. We are so grateful that we found each other again. The beautifully written obituary captured the essence of the Rose Ann we met and grew to love in Germany. We will always remember her and the fun times we spent in Germany. To Frank and the rest of the family: We hope the lasting and loving memories will be a source of comfort for you during this difficult time. Please know that you will always be in our thoughts. Take care. May we always remember each other. All our love and hugs. Mae, Mike, Mark Sheftall
Guestbook 1 post We will always treasure the wonderful memories of our time spent with Rose Ann in Germany. While our husbands were performing their military duties, Rose Ann, Mark, and I spent many days walking around the city and experiencing its culture. After leaving Germany, we corresponded for several years, but lost contact until a few months ago. Rose Ann found Mark on Facebook and later contacted us. We exchanged letters and shared information about our families and the changes in our lives since leaving Germany. By the way, she always wrote the most interesting letters. We are so grateful that we found each other again. The beautifully written obituary captured the essence of the Rose Ann …we met and grew to love in Germany. We will always remember her and the fun times we spent in Germany. To Frank and the rest of the family: We hope the lasting and loving memories will be a source of comfort for you during this difficult time. Please know that you will always be in our thoughts. Take care. May we always remember each other. All our love and hugs. Mae, Mike, Mark Sheftall Mike, Mae, and Mark Sheftall June 17, 2021