Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 19 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 19 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 19 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:

Sue Strong

On January 13th at home. Loving wife to the late Hugh, mum to Andrew and Philip.
Read Sue Strong's full death notice

Julie Farmery

Passed away on December 19th aged 70 years, formerly of York and Scarborough. Beloved niece and cousin.
Read Julie Farmery's full death notice

Donald 'Don' Booth

Passed away peacefully at home, aged 97, on the 19th January 2026. Beloved husband to the Late Janet.
Read Donald 'Don' Booth's full death notice

Ronald 'Ron' Sydney Bailey

Passed away after a short illness, bravely fought on 10 January, aged 79. Loving husband of Myra, devoted dad of Clair, beloved grandad of Cora and father-in-law of Nick.
Read Ronald 'Ron' Sydney Bailey's full death notice

Jean Kenny

Passed away peacefully at York District Hospital, on Sunday 18th January 2026, aged 90 years. Dear sister of Janet, John, Barbara, and the late Anne, sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt (Jeanie).
Read Jean Kenny's full death notice

Gordon Short

On 5th January, aged 87 years, peacefully at his home in Bishopthorpe. Dearly loved husband of Ann, dad of Claire, Jonathan, and the late Stephen, also a much loved grandad and brother.
Read Gordon Short's full death notice

Eileen Mary Ingham

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Mary Ingham, aged 91, on 20th January 2026. Beloved Wife of Peter John Ingham, whom she was married to for 70 years.
Read Eileen Mary Ingham's full death notice

Marilyn 'Lyn' Haywood (née Davies)

31st December, peacefully, aged 85. Beloved partner, mum and grandma.
Read Marilyn 'Lyn' Haywood (née Davies)'s full death notice

Margaret Jane Waugh (née Hinde)

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 15th January, aged 90. Much loved Mum of Susan and Wife to the late Sep.
Read Margaret Jane Waugh (née Hinde)'s full death notice

James Eric Horsley

On 23rd December, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Mabel.
Read James Eric Horsley's full death notice

Jean Kenny

Passed away peacefully at York District Hospital, on Sunday 18th January 2026, aged 90 years. Dear sister of Janet, John, Barbara and the late Anne.
Read Jean Kenny's full death notice

Pete Richard Kenneth Kay

Suddenly on 29 December, aged 47 years. Loving father to William, Ciaran, Harry and Izzy.
Read Pete Richard Kenneth Kay's full death notice

Sylvia Majorie Hartley

Died very peacefully, after a short illness, with her family around her, aged 86, at York District Hospital on 12th January 2026. She was a much-loved partner, mum, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Read Sylvia Majorie Hartley's full death notice

Ronald 'Ron' Bailey

Passed away after a short illness, bravely fought on 10th January, aged 79. Loving husband of Myra, devoted dad of Clair, grandad of Cora and father-in-law of Nick.
Read Ronald 'Ron' Bailey's full death notice

Kathleen Joyce Sellars

Passed away peacefully at York Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Saturday 10th January 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved Wife of Brian and a loving Mum, Nana and Nana-Nana.
Read Kathleen Joyce Sellars's full death notice

Gerald 'Gerry' King

Passed away peacefully on the 10th January, aged 89. Loving Husband to Maisie much loved Dad to Michael, Steven and Trevor, also Father in Law, Grandad, Brother in Law, and Uncle.
Read Gerald 'Gerry' King's full death notice

Matthew 'Matt' John Harris

Sadly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep at home on 21st December 2025, aged 29. Precious and dearly beloved son of Adrian and Janet.
Read Matthew 'Matt' John Harris's full death notice

John Edward Farrelly Harding

On 4th January, aged 80, died unexpectedly whilst on holiday. Dearest husband of Linda, much loved dad to Jamie and Nigel, loving grandad to Jake and Olly, father-in-law to Jo and Tracy, brother-in-law to David and brother-in-law to the late Anne, brother-in-law to Wendy and brother to the late Tony, uncle to Simon, Sara and Karen and a dear…
Read John Edward Farrelly Harding's full death notice

Anne Pettit

Died on 22nd December, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Roger, mum of Chris and Steve, and granny to Tom and Anna.
Read Anne Pettit'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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