Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 13 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 13 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 13 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:

Dr Selina Colette Copley

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Selina Copley. Beloved daughter of Joyce and Clive, cherished sister to Chad, Richard, and Abigail, sister-in-law to Chris, and a much-loved auntie to Bethany, Hannah, and James.
Read Dr Selina Colette Copley's full death notice

Barbara Thompson

Passed peacefully at home on the 29th April 2026. Mother of Joe, Dave and Rob, loving sister to Pauline, and much-loved nana to Jacob, Katie, Lottie, and Tommy.
Read Barbara Thompson's full death notice

Michael John Holmes

It is with great sadness that Michael (Mick) Holmes fell asleep peacefully on the 28th April 2026, aged 79 years, with his loving family around him. Beloved husband to Ann, Dad to Paul and Debbie, and partner Kevin.
Read Michael John Holmes's full death notice

Sandra Jamieson

On April 30th, peacefully in York Hospital, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Robert and much-loved mother of Andrew and Helen.
Read Sandra Jamieson's full death notice

Barbara Garbutt (née Key)

Passed away peacefully in York District Hospital on 19th April, aged 79. She was a loving wife of the late Michael, sister of Richard and the late Christopher, sister-in-law to Anne, and aunt of James and Emma.
Read Barbara Garbutt (née Key)'s full death notice

James 'Jim' Smith Holroyd

Passed away at home on 27th April 2026, aged 83 years. Much-loved husband of 54 years to Marlynn, loving dad and grandad.
Read James 'Jim' Smith Holroyd's full death notice

June Margaret Worth (née Pattinson)

Passed away peacefully in York Hospital, aged 91 years. Much-loved mother of Lindsay, Helen and the late Graham, also loving grandma.
Read June Margaret Worth (née Pattinson)'s full death notice

Philomena Ann Foster (née O'Donnell)

Sadly passed away in York Hospital on 28th April 2026. Beloved wife of the late John.
Read Philomena Ann Foster (née O'Donnell)'s full death notice

Rosemary Ann Pawson

27/12/1946 - 20/04/2026 Died in her sleep at Mulberry Court care home after a stoical fight with bowel cancer. Funeral service to be held on Thursday 14th May 11:
Read Rosemary Ann Pawson's full death notice

Kathleen 'Kath' Whittleston

Passed away peacefully aged 92 on 25th April 2026 at York Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Leslie, mum to Graham, Diane and Jeffrey, and a much-loved nana to Jan, Laura, and Michael, Chloe and Rebecca, and a great nana to Lewis, Preston, and Grady.
Read Kathleen 'Kath' Whittleston's full death notice

Julie Taylor

On April 25th at home, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Terry, much-loved mum of Joanne and Nicola, and treasured nana to Ruby and Lola.
Read Julie Taylor's full death notice

Derek Brian Sigston

Peacefully at home on Sunday 12th April 2026, aged 92 years. A much-loved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle.
Read Derek Brian Sigston's full death notice

Lillian Logie (née Dean)

It's with great sadness to announce the passing of our beautiful Mam and Granny on 15th April 2026. Wife to the late Jim (James) Logie.
Read Lillian Logie (née Dean)'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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