The York Press published 18 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:
Douglas Scott
Father to Russell and Stewart, grandfather to Bella and Oscar. Passed away in October in Sydney, having emigrated from Copmanthorpe.
Read Douglas Scott's full death notice
Keith Alfred Parish
Passed away peacefully in the company of his wife and children on November 28th aged 86 years. A very intelligent, generous and humble local businessman, many will know him from his work in the wider community with his wife Judith as founding members of Riccall Youth club and Riccall Athletics Club, a stalwart member of Riccall tennis club and ex…
Read Keith Alfred Parish's full death notice
Maureen Patricia Rhodes
Sadly passed away on the 2nd December aged 86. Adored wife of the late Stan, dearly loved mum of Karen and Jacqui and a much loved mother-in law, nanna, nanny-mo, sister and sister-in law.
Read Maureen Patricia Rhodes's full death notice
Peter Marshall
Passed away peacefully at home on 4th December 2025 aged 83 years. A much loved husband, dad, father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle.
Read Peter Marshall's full death notice
Patricia Mary Hall
Sadly at Southpark Care Home, York on Monday, December 1st, aged 88 years. Beloved wife to the late Raymond, much loved mum to Martin and James, dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother.
Read Patricia Mary Hall's full death notice
Lesley Hudson
On December 6th. Suddenly but peacefully at home, aged 66 years of Thorpe Willoughby.
Read Lesley Hudson's full death notice
Bob Chelton
A beloved husband of Rachael. A treasured dad to Sam, Zo, Abi and Samantha.
Read Bob Chelton's full death notice
Jean Butterworth (née McKenzie)
Died in the Isle of Man on 7th December 2025 aged 91. She loved York, working there as an English Teacher and Tutor from 1985 - 1996.
Read Jean Butterworth (née McKenzie)'s full death notice
Rita Isaacs
Sadly passed away in York Hospital on December 1st, aged 82. Beloved wife of David, very sadly missed.
Read Rita Isaacs's full death notice
James Jim O'Leary
Passed away peacefully on 2nd December aged 86 years. Beloved Husband of Betty.
Read James Jim O'Leary's full death notice
George Harrison
Sadly at home, on Monday, November 17th, aged 83 years. Dearly loved brother to the late Malcolm, and much loved cousin and friend.
Read George Harrison's full death notice
Simon Hitchins
Formerly of York, beloved husband of June and father to Michael and Victoria, passed away on 27th November, aged 74. After a long illness, he is finally at peace.
Read Simon Hitchins's full death notice
Frank Veazey
Former headmaster of Wheldrake School and Assistant District Scout Commissioner in South Yorkshire and York City. On 2nd December, peacefully at Somerset Nursing Home, aged 90 years.
Read Frank Veazey's full death notice
David Ernest Scott
Died peacefully in York Hospital on December 4th, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband to Lyndis (Lyndy) and a good friend to many.
Read David Ernest Scott's full death notice
Adam George William Halstead
Adam Halstead died peacefully at home on December 4, aged 54, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Adam is survived by his wife, Amy, daughters Maya and Zoe, sister Tessa and parents Tom and Diana.
Read Adam George William Halstead's full death notice
Sheila Blogg
Passed away peacefully on 1st December 2025, aged 87. Much loved wife to the late Norman, loving mum, mother-in-law, nannie and great-nannie.
Read Sheila Blogg's full death notice
Kathleen 'Kath' Knighton
Passed away peacefully on 28th November 2025, aged 105. Much loved wife of the late Joe, mother of Ian, Nigel and Lindsay, also mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.
Read Kathleen 'Kath' Knighton's full death notice
Edward Fairclough
Edward Fairclough passed away peacefully at York Hospital on Wednesday 26th November 2025, aged 90. Loving dad of Angela and a cherished father-in-law, grandad, uncle and brother.
Read Edward Fairclough's full death notice
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