Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 15 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 15 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 15 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:

Kenneth Walker

Passed away suddenly at home on 16th December 2025 aged 79 years. Most loved husband of Ann &
Read Kenneth Walker's full death notice

Mary Reid

98 years, died peacefully at home of old age, on 16 December 2025. Loving mother to William, Andrew Bryan and Simon, grandma and great-grandma.
Read Mary Reid's full death notice

Anne Hibbert

Suddenly at home in Stamford Bridge on 5th December, aged 82 years. Much loved wife of the late Trevor, dear sister to the late Dennis Mayes and a dear friend to many.
Read Anne Hibbert's full death notice

Bradley Graeme (Brad)

Formerly of Whixley & Little Ouseburn, beloved husband of the late Pamela. Passed away peacefully on 21st December, aged 87.
Read Bradley Graeme (Brad)'s full death notice

Colin Batters

Colin passed away at home on 18th Dec 2025, aged 68. Much loved husband of Mandy, and dad to Sarah and Katherine.
Read Colin Batters's full death notice

Ken Simpson

Of Heworth, York. Passed away on 28th November 2025, aged 92 years.
Read Ken Simpson's full death notice

David Anthony Mercer

David passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones on 12th December, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary and much loved father to Doyle and Victoria.
Read David Anthony Mercer's full death notice

Pamela Joan Penney

On 1st December, aged 81 years. A much loved cousin, auntie, godmother and a dear friend to many.
Read Pamela Joan Penney's full death notice

Anthony Bryan Weatherstone

The family of Tony Weatherstone announces with deep sadness his passing on 9 December, where he wanted to be, at home. Tony was a devoted husband, a much loved dad, a cherished grandad, and affectionately known as Pops by his great grandchildren.
Read Anthony Bryan Weatherstone's full death notice

Trevor Reynolds Plimmer

Peacefully in Oaklands Nursing Home Kirk Hammerton, on Tuesday 9th December 2025, aged 89 years. A devoted and much loved husband of Beryl.
Read Trevor Reynolds Plimmer's full death notice

Barrie Donkin 'Baz'

Formally of John Smiths Brewery. Passed away peacefully in York Hospital on 15th December 2025, aged 80 years.
Read Barrie Donkin 'Baz''s full death notice

Elaine Smith

Passed away on the 15th December 2025, aged 95. Wife to the late Peter L Smith, much loved mum, nana and great nana.
Read Elaine Smith's full death notice

Pauline Buck

Passed away suddenly at home on the 12th December 2025, aged 67. Devoted wife to the Late David, much loved sister to Sheila, Debra, Diane and Katie and Grammy to Amie and Emma.
Read Pauline Buck's full death notice

Trevor Anthony Piercy

It is with great sadness to announce that Trevor passed away on 17th December, aged 75. A much loved brother of Joyce & a good friend of David, who both cared for Trevor for many years.
Read Trevor Anthony Piercy's full death notice

Hazel Margaret Benson (née Bellerby)

On December 11th, peacefully in Mount Vale Care Home, aged 74. Much loved wife of Paul, loving mum of Philip and Jenny, adored grandma of Connor, Victoria, Emma and Gray and dearly loved sister of Judith and Kate.
Read Hazel Margaret Benson (née Bellerby)'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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