Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 16 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 16 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 16 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:

William 'Billy' France

Passed away peacefully at Osborne House, Selby, on 7th February, aged 83. Beloved husband of the late Wendy, much loved dad of Stephen, and a cherished uncle to Serena.
Read William 'Billy' France's full death notice

George Glew

Passed away peacefully in St Leonards Hospice on 5th February 2026, aged 91years. Much loved husband to the late Janet, stepdad to Paul and Phil, will be sadly missed by all of the family.
Read George Glew's full death notice

Michael John Russell

On 27th January, aged 75 years, peacefully in hospital after a long illness, bravely fought. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, father to Christopher and Robert, grandpa of Thomas and Isabella.
Read Michael John Russell's full death notice

Peter Ella

On February 4th in York Manor Care Home, peacefully, Pete, dearly loved husband of Ann and much loved dad of Tracey and Mike and the late Susan. Also a dear grandad and great grandad.
Read Peter Ella's full death notice

Michael Frew

On January 28th, aged 85 years. Peacefully in York HospitalHe will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
Read Michael Frew's full death notice

Elsie Jane Walker

Our beautiful daughter, Elsie, sadly passed away at home on 7th February, surrounded by her family, aged 8 years. Funeral service to be held at Haxby Methodist Church on Friday 27th February at 11am.
Read Elsie Jane Walker's full death notice

Doreen Hewitt

Peacefully fell asleep on 11th February, aged 101 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, devoted mother of Philip and Ian.
Read Doreen Hewitt's full death notice

Alan Leggett

Died peacefully on 6th February, aged 92. Much-loved father and grandfather.
Read Alan Leggett's full death notice

Adrian Radford

Peacefully at the Abbey Residential Home on 29th January in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia, father to Linda and Paul, grandpa to Bethany and Matthew.
Read Adrian Radford's full death notice

Kathleen 'Norah' Norah Marguerite Kelly

Peacefully on 7th January, aged 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul.
Read Kathleen 'Norah' Norah Marguerite Kelly's full death notice

Keith Edward Potter

Sadly, on the 30th January 202,6 aged 87 years, after a long illness bravely borne at South Park Care Home. Much loved son of the late Edna and Harold.
Read Keith Edward Potter's full death notice

Margaret Elizabeth Smith MacKenzie

On February 6th 2026, aged 87 years. Formerly of Keith Avenue, Huntington, peacefully at home with her eldest daughter and son-in-law on the Isle of Lewis.
Read Margaret Elizabeth Smith MacKenzie's full death notice

Brian Park

Died 1st February 2026 aged 93. Loving husband of Shirley, dad to Liz and Geoff, grandad and great-grandad.
Read Brian Park's full death notice

John Edwin Conacher

On January 24th, aged 74 years Peacefully in St Leonards Hospice. Loving Husband to the late Pam, and sadly missed by all families and friends. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday 17th February at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations if wished for York Against Cancer. All enquiries to J G Fielder & Son Funeral Directors, Tel:
Read John Edwin Conacher's full death notice

Terence 'Terry' Hall

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Read Terence 'Terry' Hall's full death notice

Derek Osmond Horsley

Died peacefully on 1st February 2026. He was much loved and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends, but is now reunited with his beloved wife Miriam.
Read Derek Osmond Horsley'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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