Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 17 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 17 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 17 death notices last week.

Every week, the York Press publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the York Press:

Tracy Mary Louise Farrow (nee Watson)

Passed away peacefully on the 19th November 2025 aged 51 years. A much loved wife, mum, daughter, granny, sister and auntie Funeral service to be held at All saints Church, Pocklington on Friday the 12th of December at 11am.
Read Tracy Mary Louise Farrow (nee Watson)'s full death notice

Fiona Crowther

Peacefully, in hospital, on 5 November 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Fred Crowther, much loved mother of Stephen, Rachel, John, Ruth, Elizabeth and Sarah, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Read Fiona Crowther's full death notice

Rita Eastwood (née Hodgson)

On November 15th, suddenly at home, aged 87 years. A much loved mother to Karen and Phil, grandmother to Ben, Nat, Jess and Immie and friend to many.
Read Rita Eastwood (née Hodgson)'s full death notice

Jim Fallon

Passed away suddenly on the 12th November 2025 aged 88. Loving husband, father, grandad and great grandad.
Read Jim Fallon's full death notice

John 'Alan' Coupland

Sadly passed away 8th November 2025. Dearly loved husband of Brenda and father of Vivienne.
Read John 'Alan' Coupland's full death notice

Mary May Stearman (née Smith)

Sadly passed away on the 5th November 2025 at Alpine Residential Care Home in Sevenoaks, Kent. The funeral will take place at 12.
Read Mary May Stearman (née Smith)'s full death notice

Patricia 'Pat ' Ann Coleman

Passed away on 1st November in York Hospital aged 80 years. Treasured wife of John for 61 years, loved Mother of Keith and Lez and Mother-in-Law of Heather. Beloved Grandmother and Great Grandmother and friend to many.
Read Patricia 'Pat ' Ann Coleman's full death notice

Joyce Simpson

On Monday 10th November, aged 82, after a short illness. Loving wife to the late Peter, loving mum to Janice, Adam, Danny and Billy, much loved mother-in-law, nana and great-nana, sister, aunt and friend to many.
Read Joyce Simpson's full death notice

Malcolm Paul Higgins

Passed away peacefully on the 14th November at St. Leonard’s Hospice aged 68.
Read Malcolm Paul Higgins's full death notice

John Clive Guest

Passed away peacefully at home in Escrick on 12th November, following a long illness. Devoted and cherished husband of Patricia, dearly loved father of Jonathan, Sally and William, and grandad to Rebecca.
Read John Clive Guest's full death notice

John Thomas Bancroft Stephenson

Passed away in York Hospital on Wednesday 5th November 2025 aged 85 years. A much loved partner of Barbara, a loving dad of Neil and Lesley, a dear step-dad to Jeanette, Wendy, Howard and Michael and a devoted grandad and great-grandad.
Read John Thomas Bancroft Stephenson's full death notice

Isabella McLean Carnegie

Isabella sadly passed away after fighting a long illness at Castle Hill Hospital on 3rd November, aged 82. Much loved mum, gran and great-grandma.
Read Isabella McLean Carnegie's full death notice

Elizabeth Anne Richardson (née Holton)

On 10th November 2025 in the Chocolate Works Care Village, Anne, aged 92 years, late of Crockey Hill and Heslington. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, mother of Jane and Liz, mother-in-law of Michael and Richard, and sister to John, Sally and Susan.
Read Elizabeth Anne Richardson (née Holton)'s full death notice

Dorothy Trousdale

Formerly of Flaxton 21/7/1935 - 10/11/25Passed away peacefully at York Hospital aged 90 years after a short illness. Loving wife of the late Ray, adored mum to Les, Steve, Ian and Andy and a much loved grandma and great-grandma.
Read Dorothy Trousdale's full death notice

Christopher Geoffrey Broadribb

Of Stockton on the Forest, York, born in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on 5th November 2025 aged 73.
Read Christopher Geoffrey Broadribb's full death notice

Herbert 'David' David Carr Steward

6/1/44 to 8/11/25Husband of the late Jane, father of Christopher and the late Jonathan, grandfather of Elena. Friend of Ella.
Read Herbert 'David' David Carr Steward's full death notice

Sheena Kathryn Grantham

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sheena, who left us on the 27th October 2025, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late John and loving mum to Richard and David.
Read Sheena Kathryn Grantham's full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.

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