Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 11 death notices last week <i>(Image: Pixabay)</i>
The York Press published 11 death notices last week (Image: Pixabay)
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The York Press published 11 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:

Janet Searl Tutill

Died peacefully in her sleep on 17th December at York Hospital aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Brian, adored auntie, much loved by family and close friends.
Read Janet Searl Tutill's full death notice

Barbara Ellis (née Marshall)

On December 16th, aged 80 years, suddenly at home. Loving wife, mum, mother-in-law, nanna, niece and friend.
Read Barbara Ellis (née Marshall)'s full death notice

Michael Lister

Passed away peacefully on 2nd December 2025, having reached 90 years of age the day before. Much loved husband of Peggy and father of David and Richard.
Read Michael Lister's full death notice

Royston 'Roy' Tarn Bayles

Sadly passed away in York Hospital on 10th December aged 87 years. Much loved husband to Helen, beloved father to Sarah and Fraser, and an adored grandfather.
Read Royston 'Roy' Tarn Bayles's full death notice

Audrey Mary Whitaker

Peacefully on 12th December in South Park Care Home, aged 103 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, mum of Michael, mother-in-law of Jill, nanna of Emma, Ben and Tom and great nanna of Josh, Alex and Parker.
Read Audrey Mary Whitaker's full death notice

Keith Newton

On Friday 19th December peacefully in hospital Keith, dearly loved husband of the late Cora, beloved dad of Angela, Jane, Tracy and Deborah and much loved father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Funeral will take place at York Crematorium on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 12.
Read Keith Newton's full death notice

John Moore

Died 5th December 2025 aged 80. Brother of Kath, Sheila, Dorothy & Margaret.
Read John Moore's full death notice

Cecil Parker

Of Upper Poppleton, York Passed away 4th December 2025, aged 69 years. Funeral to take place at All Saints Church, Upper Poppleton on Thursday 8th January 2025 at 11.
Read Cecil Parker's full death notice

Gordon Reid

Ex Warrant Office of 1st Gordon Highlanders. Died 9th December 2025 suddenly aged 84.
Read Gordon Reid's full death notice

Helen Jane Cooper

Peacefully after a short illness.Service to be held at York Crematorium on Wednesday 31st December at 12noon.
Read Helen Jane Cooper's full death notice

Arthur Walker

Former Postman, sadly passed away on 8th December, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of Chris.
Read Arthur Walker'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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