Alexandria, Virginia
J.Y. SMITH (Age 74)
JOSEPH YEARDLEY SMITH passed away on January 17, 2006, at his home in Annandale, VA at the age of 74. He served as Staff Writer and Obituary Editor at The Washington Post for more then 30 years. He is survived by his adoring wife of 18 years, Mimi Smith of Annandale, VA;...
Read MoreSincerest condolences upon Joe's death. He was a taskmaster, sometimes a bit of a tyrant, and one of the finest writers and newsmen I've known. His fine obit in The Post brought back a lot of intricate, serious, and funny conversations from years ago. A fine man.
Peter Winterble
January 22, 2006 | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Condolences to your family from ours.
Robert Lewis
January 20, 2006 | Alexandria, VA
