Death notices published in the York Press last week

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:

Annebel Wilde (née Webb)

Annebel passed peacefully on December 18th 2025. Wife of the late David Wilde.
Read Annebel Wilde (née Webb)'s full death notice

Brian Horner

Passed away peacefully after a short illness aged 83. Much loved brother to Alan and the late Keith and David, brother in law to Jackie.
Read Brian Horner's full death notice

Dorothy Bowers (née Nixon)

Passed away on December 4th aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter, dearly loved mum of Tina Bucktrout and Tim Bowers, a loving nana of Emily, Lucy &
Read Dorothy Bowers (née Nixon)'s full death notice

Penny Goff

Passed away peacefully at home with her loving family around her on 28th November. A much-loved Partner, Sister, Sister-in-law, auntie and above all friend.
Read Penny Goff's full death notice

Norman George Hitch

Died at home on the 8th of December 2025 aged 86. Beloved husband of Mary, father to Kate and Chris, grandfather to Harri, Dylan, Arthur and Charlotte.
Read Norman George Hitch's full death notice

Hazel 'Jean' Jean Jacques

Passed away peacefully on 11th December 2025 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mum of Paul, Mark &
Read Hazel 'Jean' Jean Jacques's full death notice

Shirley Wren (née Ashton)

Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on 11th December 2025 aged 83 years. Cherished wife of Alan.
Read Shirley Wren (née Ashton)'s full death notice

Brian Penter

Passed away peacefully on 6th December aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Josie, father, grandpa and great-grandpa.
Read Brian Penter's full death notice

Enid Darnley

Passed away peacefully with her family around her on 26th November aged 94. A much loved mother, grandma and great grandma.
Read Enid Darnley's full death notice

Ronald Healey

Peacefully at HH Care Home, Dec 13th 2025 age 90. Born Dewsbury and lived at Howard Drive York Father to Andrew and Graham, Grandad to Richard, Gemma, Eleanor, Great Grandad to Ella Mai.
Read Ronald Healey's full death notice

Derek Fratson

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at York District Hospital following a short illness at the age of 84 years on Monday the 8th of December. A much loved Dad and Granddad who will be dearly missed by Neil, Donna, Stewart, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Read Derek Fratson's full death notice

Robin Vincent Ventress

On 1st December, peacefully in hospital aged 89 years of Ampleforth. Beloved husband of the late Anne, dearly loved father of Vincent and Simon.
Read Robin Vincent Ventress's full death notice

David 'Dave' Jason Birch

Passed away on 5th December 2025 after a brave battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Jane, who was by his side, and a much loved dad to Grace.
Read David 'Dave' Jason Birch's full death notice

Shirley Hayden (née Ridley)

Died peacefully 4th December in St Leonards Hospice with family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Mike, mother of Angela, David and late Michael, granny to Thomas.
Read Shirley Hayden (née Ridley)'s full death notice

Robert Bryan Cook

Rob passed away on November 27th at home aged 62 with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with illness, so bravely borne. Dearly loved husband of Jayne, adored father of Oliver and Amelia and his faithful dog Lulu.
Read Robert Bryan Cook's full death notice

Coralena Adams (née Swales)

On 28th November, peacefully in Oak Lodge Care Home, Coralena aged 76 years of Darlington. Much loved mam of Bill and Diana, a loving mother-in-law, granny, sister, aunt and great-aunt.
Read Coralena Adams (née Swales)'s full death notice

More death notices

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