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:

Noneen Bruin (née Neal)

Died peacefully at home on 22nd February. Wife of the late George, loving mother, nanna and great nanna.
Read Noneen Bruin (née Neal)'s full death notice

Kathleen Mary Clarke

On 14th February aged 95 years, in York Hospital. She will be missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday 17th March at 12 noon.
Read Kathleen Mary Clarke's full death notice

Paul Warwick Hebbert

Much loved dad and granddad, brother and uncle. Passed away at home on 19th February, aged 86.
Read Paul Warwick Hebbert's full death notice

Wendy Joan Simmons (née Dickinson)

Wendy sadly passed away on 25th February at York Hospital following a short illness. A much loved mother to David and Peter and grandmother to Iris, Flo, Tanith, Matthew, and Sean.
Read Wendy Joan Simmons (née Dickinson)'s full death notice

Mary Mitchell (née Rodwell)

Peacefully passed away in Worthing on Thursday 26th February, aged 93 years. Former pupil of Mill Mount Grammar and long-time member of the Old Girls Association.
Read Mary Mitchell (née Rodwell)'s full death notice

Thomas McConnell

Formerly of Dunnington and Motherwell, Scotland. Thomas McConnell passed away at Arva, Co Cavan, Ireland on Monday March 2nd 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family.
Read Thomas McConnell's full death notice

Dorothy Cook

Dorothy, formerly Headmistress of Mill Mount Girls’ Grammar School and subsequently Mill Thorpe School, died at home in York on 17th February 2026. She was 97 years old.
Read Dorothy Cook's full death notice

Donald 'Don' Ernest EARL

Passed away peacefully at York Hospital on 19th February 2026. Much loved husband of Pauline and a dear uncle.
Read Donald 'Don' Ernest EARL's full death notice

Susan Humphries

Passed away peacefully on14th February 2026 at St Leonard's Hospice. Much loved wife, mum and granny who will be dearly missed.
Read Susan Humphries's full death notice

Margaret Wood Stephenson (née Hardwick)

Bravely whilst in the care of Crosshill Care Home, Barrow-upon-Humber, on Thursday 26th February 2026. Margaret, aged 93 years, formerly of Almsford Road, Acomb.
Read Margaret Wood Stephenson (née Hardwick)'s full death notice

John Pennington

Passed away after a long illness on 16th February 2026, aged 87 years. Husband of Jeannie.
Read John Pennington's full death notice

Peter Varley

Passed away suddenly, aged 61 years. Much loved son of Rita and the late Alan.
Read Peter Varley's full death notice

Anne Wilkinson

Of Grange-over-Sands, formerly of Todmorden and York, passed away on 18th February, aged 89. Much loved wife of the late Ralph for 64 years, sister of Sonia, mother of Nigel and Martin, grandma and great grandma.
Read Anne Wilkinson's full death notice

George David Roberts

David died peacefully on 15th February 2026, aged 85. Beloved husband of Mavora, much loved father of Clare and Charlie.
Read George David Roberts's full death notice

Derek Donald Mackfall

Sadly passed away peacefully at the age of 93 in York Hospital on February 13th. The funeral will take place at Saint Marys Chrurch, Haxby, York, on Wednesday 18th of March at 12 noon.
Read Derek Donald Mackfall's full death notice

Peter Varley

Retired Postman at the Royal Mail, on 25th February, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away at home, aged 92 years. Dearly beloved husband of Betty, much loved dad to Barry, Gemma and Matthew.
Read Peter Varley's full death notice

Margaret 'Magi' Jane Allison

Peacefully passed away on Monday 23rd February 2026, at home with family. Devoted wife of Spen.
Read Margaret 'Magi' Jane Allison's full death notice

Joyce Lilian May Craggs

In loving memory of Joyce Lilian May Craggs. 21.
Read Joyce Lilian May Craggs's full death notice

Iris Ada Carberry

Peacefully in York Hospital on Monday 9th February 2026, aged 89 years. A devoted wife of the late Robin, a loving mother of Alexander and Christopher.
Read Iris Ada Carberry's full death notice

More death notices

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