Name: Visitation for Rose M. Corcoran-Smith
Start: 2024-04-20T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-04-20T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory - Toledo/Sylvania Township

Rose M. Corcoran-Smith

10/13/1948 - 4/10/2024

Rose Corcoran-Smith was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Harold and Martha Corcoran on October 13, 1949 and passed away from pancreatic cancer on April 10, 2024.

She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1966, received her BS.Ed from the University of Toledo and her Master's degree in Spanish from B.G.S.U. She then continued her post graduate studies in Alcala, Spain.

In 1979, she married Jim Smith and together they traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, visiting friends and family along the way. Traveling was Rose's passion. In her words: "I have walked the Great Wall of China, dined in the Eiffel Tower, sunbathed on Ipanema Beach in Rio, posed at the Parthenon, held up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, lived in Spain for seven summers, but my greatest joy was returning home to Toledo to my family and friends."

Rose taught Spanish at Springfield High School, Holland, Ohio, for thirty years where she was adored and respected by her students and fellow teachers. Retiring in 2002, she has remained in contact via Facebook with over a thousand of her former students and teacher friends.

In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her two brothers, Daniel Michael and Robert Dean. Rose is survived by her husband, Jim; her sister, Cathy Dyko; sisters-in-law, Sharon Corcoran and Diana Corcoran; children by marriage, Jeffery Smith and Karen Smith-Zakrajsek; granddaughter, Samantha Love; and great-grandson, Oliver Yang.

Special nieces include, Christina Seghy, Shannon Corcoran, Carrie Lagger, Kelly Williams; and nephew, Andy Dyko; along with numerous great nieces and nephews from both the Corcoran and Smith families; and many Godchildren.

Also cherishing her memory are special friends, Marcia Ruegsegger, Pauline Wallace, Mary Rosa, Rosemary Mikolajczyk, Mary Jo Dotson and Tim Hood. In addition, she is survived by her Bunco group which originated in 1966 and is still going strong today. Those friends include Cheryl Lawson, Judy Fackler, Pam Dombrowski, Judy Monahan, Kathy Eggenton, Becky Kidd, sister Cathy and Natalie Higgins.

Visitation for Rose will take place on Saturday, April 20th, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. with a service immediately following at Walker Funeral Home, 6155 W Sylvania Ave., Toledo, Ohio. A celebration of Rose's life will take place at a later date.

Donations in Rose's memory can be made to Blessings in Disguise, c/o John Sayre, 2150 River Rd, Maumee, Ohio 43537.

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Published by The Blade on Apr. 14, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Rose Corcoran-Smith

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Michael Zerner

April 21, 2024

To The Corcoran-Smith Family,

Please accept my condolences on Rose's passing. I am so sorry.
Rose was incredibly kind and touched so many lives.
Rose will always be fondly remembered.
Rest In Peace.

Respectfully,
Michael Zerner

Debbie Piasecki

April 20, 2024

Rose was my Spanish teacher for 3 wonderful years. In our senior year, we were only allowed to speak in Spanish. For those of you that know me, I´m a talker & this made me study even more. Later that year (graduated 1981) Rose gifted me a pendant from Spain as her most improved student. I learned that hard work & determination was recognized. I still have that pendant. What it represents is what´s important to me. She became a friend & we talked about things. She shared her paella recipe with me. I was also informed that I was to call her Rose. I´m sorry Jim for your loss. But, I will treasure you sharing the motorcycles trip story in Spain while Rose was in a cast. And Marcia, I´m sorry too. Seeing your friendship through the years is another life lesson. To the rest of her family & friends, you all have my deepest sympathies. She is home.

Mark and Jennefer Williamson

April 19, 2024

A great friend and a loving neighbor of the Estero Place. Rose, you will always be in our hearts!!! We thank you very much for your kindness, for all the good memories, and for the time we spent together in our neighborhood. You are a joy! Rest well in heaven.

Tina Papavasilopoulos

April 19, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always, Rosie!

Rick Poland CCHS `66

April 19, 2024

Very saddened by the passing of Rose. She meant so much to so many and was always a joy to be around- she will be dearly missed!

Celia Tonkinson Dollmeyer

April 16, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of querida doña Rosa. Rose & I taught together in Spain many summers. I remember very fondly our time together, her love of all things Spanish, her dedication to her students, her fun-loving nature, and her warmth and kindness. My condolences and love to Jim, the rest of the family, and friends Tim & Marcia. The world isn´t the same without Rosa.

Rebecca M Carr

April 16, 2024

Rose was an absolute pleasure. Her enthusiasm and energy inspired many teachers and students over the years. A truly memorable lady!
So sorry for your loss. Becky Carr

Yanghee Kim

April 15, 2024

Rose was one of the most wonderful person I´ve met in my life. Her talent and dedication to binding us as family have left a tremendous impact. Her kindness and compassion will be cherished forever. We are very saddened by this loss and pray for her peaceful rest.

David Buck

April 14, 2024

I always enjoyed being in your class.
You will be truly missed.
Dave Buck

John Sayre

April 14, 2024

I will always have what I deemed fond memories of Rose Corcoran Smith. She was my Spanish Teacher for two years and my friend for many more years. I will always cherish the time I had in her class, and the things it taught me. She was a wonderful supporter of Blessings in Disguise, and appreciated what we do for the community. Just like teachers who have their favorites, we as students had our favorite teachers, and Rose was one of those favorites. My condolences to the love of her life, Jim, and to her best friend in the world Marcia. Big hugs to the both of you and many others as we cope with the loss of our valued loved one.

Beverly Gallagher-Strable

April 14, 2024

Many great memories in Spanish class. Also a class trip to Mexico in 1978. She was a wonderful teacher.

Joyce Lake

April 14, 2024

She was a ray of sunshine at Springfiels Schools. Excellent teacher and willing to helpany student. She will be deeply missed. Sending prayers and thoughts to her family.

Marygrace Miller-Wilcox

April 13, 2024

Rose's was a life well lived and in the end, she valiantly fought the good fight. Always generous and loving. She will be remembered and greatly missed by oh so many. Rest in peace, dear Rosie

Marie Elaine (Tyburski) Aranyosi

April 13, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about Rose. I knew her in high school and afterwards and knew that she was always giving time to her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by many.

Dusty Hampton

April 13, 2024

23 years later and still talk about her. She was the best teacher I´ve ever had and an amazing woman!

Manny & Olga Santapau

April 12, 2024

In our hearts forever.
Love, Manny and Olga

joanie

April 11, 2024

I am so fortunate to have had Rose as a friend and colleague. She was so sincere and cared deeply for those she loved. She was such a wonderful teacher, too! My heart is with Jim and Marcia and all who loved Rose. I will never forget all the fun and special times we shared. Prayers for all.

Luci Gernot

April 11, 2024

It was an honor to be one of Rose's colleagues at Springfield High School. Heaven has gained an amazing angel. Rest in peace. Rose.

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