Corinne Roth Smith, Ph.D.
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Corinne Roth Smith, Ph.D, 76, passed away Tuesday night at Upstate Medical Hospital. Born in Reading, PA on May 22, 1945 to Zoltan and Elizabeth Roth, she had been a resident of Syracuse since 1963 when she attended Syracuse University. She earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology at Temple University and then returned to Syracuse for her Doctoral studies in School Psychology. She married her husband Lynn in 1968 and settled in Syracuse, where they raised their two daughters.
During her professional career, she was the author of the leading textbook on Learning Disabilities which was one of the first textbooks in the field; it was translated into several languages and used in hundreds of schools of education. She went on to publish many books on the subject; become the Dean of the School of Education at SU, the founder of the Psychoeducational Teaching Laboratory at SU; and designed and consulted on the Special Education Governmental Programs in several foreign countries.
Dr. Smith was the director of the Himan Brown Grant Program at SU, which supports SU School of Education students studying abroad. She was a member of the Chancellor’s Campus Planning Committee; and a tenured Professor of Education at SU. She was especially proud of re-invigorating the Hillel Chapter at SU.
Corinne was the recipient of numerous awards for her service and volunteerism to both the Jewish, and greater community of Syracuse. She also received the Syracuse Post Standard Woman of Achievement Award, and served on The New York State Governor's Council for Youth.
Corinne will forever be remembered for her fierce advocacy for inclusion of children with challenges.
Her family includes her husband Lynn of 53 years, their daughters Juli (Justin Brasch) Smith, and Rachael (Brian) Schwartz; grandchildren Ariel, Leora, Jed, Caleb, and Lincoln; her sister Debrah (Barry) Shulman; her brother-in-laws Joseph Jacobs, and Malcolm (Sandra) Smith, and a large and loving extended family.
Funeral services will be on Sunday, November 7, at Temple Adath Yeshurun at noon. Friends are welcome to arrive at the Temple beginning at 11. Masks are required for entry to the building. Burial will be in the Adath Yeshurun Cemetery.
To virtually attend the service please visit www.Adath.org and press the play button on the StreamSpot box at noon on Sunday.
Contributions to perpetuate her memory may be made to Hillel of SU; The Jewish Community Foundation of CNY; or Make a Wish of CNY at cny.wish.org
Shiva will be observed at Lynn and Corinne's home Sunday from 6-8, and Monday and Tuesday from 7-9 www.Sisskindfuneralservice.com
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Uncle Lynn, Juli, Rachael and Families - We are all so sad to hear of Corinne's passing. She was such a wonderful woman and she will be missed! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending lots of love ~ Christi & all of the Ianno family!
Written by Christi Ianno - Sada
2021-11-04 2:46:26 PM
Dear Lynn and family Please accept our sincere sympathy upon the passing of your beautiful wife. She was truly an amazing accomplished human being. The few times I met with her reminded me of her extraordinary persona. My prayers are with you all Sincerely Lorraine and Bob
Written by Lorraine Markley
2021-11-04 6:55:35 PM
Lynne and Family Our deepest condolences to the entire Smith family on the passing of Corrine.
Written by John Daly
2021-11-06 3:47:42 PM
Dear Lynn, I was so saddened to hear of Corrine’s passing. For the short time I knew her she was a lovely kind sweet spirit. She will be dearly missed. I send my love and prayers to you and your family. You were her rock!!! I hope you have wonderful friends and family around you now to celebrate Corrine’s life. Lots of love 💕 Ruth Youngs (her massage therapist)
Written by Ruth Youngs
2021-11-07 5:41:23 AM
Elaine, Melanie, Eliana joins with me is expressing our deep sorrow upon learning of the passing of Corinne. I last spoke with Corinne a little over a year ago and was shocked to hear that this past year was filled with medical challenges. Her friendship to me personally and the family knew no bounds as we were among those she brought into her circle. We offer our sincerest condolences to Lynn, Debra and Barry and the entire family on this profound loss.
Written by Lowell Lustig
2021-11-07 5:59:40 PM
Dear Lynn and family--Please know that we (Corinne's SU family) is deeply saddened by the loss of Corinne. She was so many things to so many of us (Some of the words that her colleagues and students used to describe Corinne were: courageous leader, encourager, kind, supportive, accomplished, caring, warm, welcoming, generous, an encourager, humble, and funny. To me, she was all of this and more. I share your sorrow and hope that knowing that so many are grieving with you is a comfort. May her memory bring comfort. Much love to you all.
Written by Beth Ferri
2021-11-08 3:29:51 PM
Dear Lynn and family, We are so saddened to hear that Corinne passed away. She has contributed so much to our community and society. Please accept our sincere condolences & prayers. Will keep her in our heart with lots of fond memories. Micheline and Hansen
Written by Micheline & Hansen Yuan
2021-11-11 11:58:19 PM
I didn't know Corinne well but was privileged to meet her through the Oasis lifelong learning program. She took several of my Feature Film classes and a Travel Treks on Norway so I was familiar with that name on my roster. One late afternoon at a reception for a Newhouse event at SU in 2018, she came up to me, introduced herself, and told me how much she enjoyed my courses. We chatted about movies for a while, and from then on I recognized her in a class and always greeted by name. I will never forget her lovely smile and her kindness, and I will miss seeing her at Oasis.
Written by Diana Biro
2021-11-12 3:37:05 PM
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Uncle Lynn, Juli, Rachael and Families - We are all so sad to hear of Corinne's passing. She was such a wonderful woman and she will be missed! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending lots of love ~ Christi & all of the Ianno family!
Written by Christi Ianno - Sada
2021-11-04 2:46:26 PM
Dear Lynn and family Please accept our sincere sympathy upon the passing of your beautiful wife. She was truly an amazing accomplished human being. The few times I met with her reminded me of her extraordinary persona. My prayers are with you all Sincerely Lorraine and Bob
Written by Lorraine Markley
2021-11-04 6:55:35 PM
Lynne and Family Our deepest condolences to the entire Smith family on the passing of Corrine.
Written by John Daly
2021-11-06 3:47:42 PM
Dear Lynn, I was so saddened to hear of Corrine’s passing. For the short time I knew her she was a lovely kind sweet spirit. She will be dearly missed. I send my love and prayers to you and your family. You were her rock!!! I hope you have wonderful friends and family around you now to celebrate Corrine’s life. Lots of love 💕 Ruth Youngs (her massage therapist)
Written by Ruth Youngs
2021-11-07 5:41:23 AM
Elaine, Melanie, Eliana joins with me is expressing our deep sorrow upon learning of the passing of Corinne. I last spoke with Corinne a little over a year ago and was shocked to hear that this past year was filled with medical challenges. Her friendship to me personally and the family knew no bounds as we were among those she brought into her circle. We offer our sincerest condolences to Lynn, Debra and Barry and the entire family on this profound loss.
Written by Lowell Lustig
2021-11-07 5:59:40 PM
Dear Lynn and family--Please know that we (Corinne's SU family) is deeply saddened by the loss of Corinne. She was so many things to so many of us (Some of the words that her colleagues and students used to describe Corinne were: courageous leader, encourager, kind, supportive, accomplished, caring, warm, welcoming, generous, an encourager, humble, and funny. To me, she was all of this and more. I share your sorrow and hope that knowing that so many are grieving with you is a comfort. May her memory bring comfort. Much love to you all.
Written by Beth Ferri
2021-11-08 3:29:51 PM
Dear Lynn and family, We are so saddened to hear that Corinne passed away. She has contributed so much to our community and society. Please accept our sincere condolences & prayers. Will keep her in our heart with lots of fond memories. Micheline and Hansen
Written by Micheline & Hansen Yuan
2021-11-11 11:58:19 PM
I didn't know Corinne well but was privileged to meet her through the Oasis lifelong learning program. She took several of my Feature Film classes and a Travel Treks on Norway so I was familiar with that name on my roster. One late afternoon at a reception for a Newhouse event at SU in 2018, she came up to me, introduced herself, and told me how much she enjoyed my courses. We chatted about movies for a while, and from then on I recognized her in a class and always greeted by name. I will never forget her lovely smile and her kindness, and I will miss seeing her at Oasis.
Written by Diana Biro
2021-11-12 3:37:05 PM