We report in deep sadness the death of Yuri Smirnov on Septmber 20, 2024. He was born in 1935 and was a member of the Panevėžys Jewish Community and a client of the Saul; Kagan Welfare Center.

Yuri was born in the Pskov region. He, his mother, two brothers and sister were sent to the concentration camps in Panevėžys and Šiauliai during the Holocaust. He survived thanks to his mother.

An active member of the Panevėžys Jewish Community, he served for many years as deputy chairman there.

We extend our deepest condolences to his grandson Viktoras and daugher-in-law Jovita.