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:

Winifred 'Jennie' Jane Donalson (née Jennie)

Passed away peacefully on 18th March 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Howard, loving mum of Barbara, and mum-in-law of Mike.
Read Winifred 'Jennie' Jane Donalson (née Jennie)'s full death notice

Shelley Cline (née James )

Sadly, passed away peacefully on March 19th aged 60 years. Beloved daughter to Anne and much loved and cherished wife to Michael, much loved and missed by brother Sean and sister-in-laws Sue and Yvonne, and nephews Jonathan and Matthew and nieces Shelley, Alana, Stephanie, and Christina.
Read Shelley Cline (née James )'s full death notice

Patricia 'Tricia' Ann Swindells

Peacefully, in the diligent care of Glen Lodge, York, on February 11th, aged 82 years. Formerly of Park Grove, York.
Read Patricia 'Tricia' Ann Swindells's full death notice

Beryl Cook

Passed away peacefully on 19th March 2026 at Mossdale Care Home, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of the late Harry and beloved Mum, Nanna, and Great-grandma.
Read Beryl Cook's full death notice

Lawrence 'Laurie' Watson

Former Police officer in York, passed away peacefully at home on 19th March 2026, aged 87 years. Husband of the late Pat, dad and grandad.
Read Lawrence 'Laurie' Watson's full death notice

Joyce Peacock

Sadly passed away in York Hospital on 10th March 2026, aged 84 years. Loving wife to Maurice, devoted mum to David and Lisa.
Read Joyce Peacock's full death notice

Michael Hickey

Sadly, passed away on 2nd March aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Margaret.
Read Michael Hickey's full death notice

Thomas McGuffog

Died at home in York on 4th March, aged 85. Much loved by Sheila and their children and grandchildren.
Read Thomas McGuffog's full death notice

Dennis York

It is with much sadness that Dennis York, aged 94, formerly of Badger Hill and Meadlands, has passed away peacefully on Monday 23rd March, surrounded by his family at Amarna House Care Home. Funeral arrangements to…
Read Dennis York's full death notice

Harry Barber

The ex-sub-postmaster of Poppleton, Harry Barber, passed away peacefully on 22nd March 2026 aged 89, surrounded by his wife and daughter. He will be sadly missed.
Read Harry Barber's full death notice

Malcolm 'Joe' Ellis

Passed away peacefully in York Hospital on March 17th 2026, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of 57 years to Eileen, loving dad of Steven, Donna, and Alan, cherished grandad and great-grandad.
Read Malcolm 'Joe' Ellis's full death notice

Moira Humble

Aged 89, passed away peacefully on 17th March 2026 at South Park Care Home. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff for the care and kindness they have shown over the years.
Read Moira Humble's full death notice

Ian Grainger

(Of Chaloners Road) Sadly passed away at home on 7th March, aged 71 years. Beloved son of the late Tom and late Mary, brother of Christine and Martin, and the late Keith.
Read Ian Grainger's full death notice

Dorothy Lancaster

Died peacefully on 7th March at Goldsborough Manor Care Home, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Harvey.
Read Dorothy Lancaster's full death notice

Frank Harrison

Frank was a retired Army Major (ex 13th/18th Royal Hussars) who had lived in many countries and enjoyed life to the full. Frank's wife Jean died three years ago, and he leaves behind his daughter Karen Harrison-Taylor, his niece Charlotte, and her daughter Ruby and his brother Garth in Florida and two nephews, David and Neil.
Read Frank Harrison'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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