Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

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:

Norah Elizabeth Moxon (née Lightfoot)

Of Pickering. Passed away peacefully in Bridlington Hospital on 21st January 2026, aged 88 years.
Read Norah Elizabeth Moxon (née Lightfoot)'s full death notice

Susan Grace Pooley (née Mitchell)

Peacefully, at home, on 17th January, Susan Grace Pooley (nee Mitchell), aged 77. Much-loved wife of John, mother of James and Andrew, mother-in-law of Vanessa and Elspeth, and grandmother of Matthew, Finn, Beatrix, Marlena and Douglas.
Read Susan Grace Pooley (née Mitchell)'s full death notice

Muriel Anne Dwyer (née Nockels)

DWYER Muriel Anne, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully in York Hospital on 20th January. Anne, dearly loved widow of John, loving mother of Jeremy and Julian, and father-in-law of Andrea, proud granny of Finlay, Amelie and Sylvie.
Read Muriel Anne Dwyer (née Nockels)'s full death notice

Joy MacCleary

On 10th January peacefully at home aged 91. Dear wife of the late Ramsay MacCleary, mother to John and Lucy, granny to Anya, Lily, Anna, and Elli.
Read Joy MacCleary's full death notice

Kathleen Benson (née Dawson)

Peacefully in York Hospital after a long illness bravely fought, on Tuesday 20th January 2026, aged 77 years. A much loved wife of John, loving mum of Nicholas and Julie, wonderful sister of Fran, dear sister-in-law of Janet and Dave, beloved auntie of Paul, Louise, Natalie, and the late Neil.
Read Kathleen Benson (née Dawson)'s full death notice

George William Stericker

Peacefully in hospital on 14th January in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary, father to Peter and much loved by Judith, Nicki, John, Leah, and Connor.
Read George William Stericker's full death notice

Gillian Wood

Gillian Wood died at home after a short illness on Sunday, 25 January, at Auden House, York. Sister of Brenda, Dave, Eileen, Christine and Sandra, Aunt and Great Aunt to many.
Read Gillian Wood's full death notice

James Peter Dodson

Reverend James Peter Dodson, formerly of York and Ripon, died on 22 January 2026. Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle, who will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Read James Peter Dodson's full death notice

Michael Stewart Darley

Passed away on 12th January 2026 in St Leonard's Hospice, aged 89 years. Ever-loving husband of the late Angela, dad to Andrew, Nigel, and Julie.
Read Michael Stewart Darley's full death notice

Peter Watts

Big Pete sadly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on the 15th January 2026, aged 77 years. Loving and highly respected husband of Netty.
Read Peter Watts's full death notice

Kathleen 'Kath' Coulson

Kath passed away peacefully on 14th January 2026, aged 89. Beloved wife, mum, nanna, great nanna, and good friend to many.
Read Kathleen 'Kath' Coulson's full death notice

Bernard Frances Lazenby

Passed away peacefully on Friday 16th January 2026, aged 89 years. Loving husband of Reet, cherished dad to Dawn and Vik, adored grandad to Will, George and Poppy, and a much loved father-in-law to Dave and Ryan, a treasured uncle and friend to many.
Read Bernard Frances Lazenby's full death notice

Maurice Drysdale

Passed away peacefully in York Hospital on 10th January 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved Husband of the late Valerie Ann, much loved Dad of Sue and Neil, devoted Grandad of Sarah, and dear Mother-in-law to Tracy.
Read Maurice Drysdale's full death notice

John William Coldwell

On Tuesday 13th January 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Jennifer, much loved father, and dearly loved papa.
Read John William Coldwell's full death notice

David Loadman

Peacefully in Connaught Court Care Home, on Saturday 3rd January 2026, aged 95 years. A much loved husband of the late Jeanne, loving dad of Paul, Nigel and Andy, a proud grandad and great grandad.
Read David Loadman's full death notice

Danial Neil Stimpson Innes

Passed away suddenly on Thursday 11th December 2025, aged 33 years. Much loved son of Julie and the late Barry, Brother to Alan, Dean, Lilly, Darren, Lee and the late Steven.
Read Danial Neil Stimpson Innes's full death notice

David Loadman

Peacefully in Connaught Court Care Home, on Saturday 3rd January 2026, aged 95 years. A much loved husband of the late Jeanne, loving dad of Paul, Nigel and Andy, a proud grandad and great-grandad.
Read David Loadman's full death notice

More death notices

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