Recent death and funeral notices from the York Press

The York Press published 11 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 11 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 11 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:

Lawrence Hushon-Brown

Sadly passed away on 28th June 2026, aged 79 years. Devoted husband of 55 years to Sheila.

Marcelle 'Shelley' Wilson

Died peacefully in St Leonards Hospice on 23rd June 2026. Beloved partner of Philip and a very dear friend.

Richard Bell

On June 26th, peacefully at home, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Valerie, much loved dad of James and David, father-in-law and grandad of Oscar and Lucas.

John Anthony Walsh

Passed away peacefully on 22nd June 2026, aged 90 years. Much loved brother and uncle.

Heather Shipman (née Scurfield formerly Williams)

Peacefully in hospital on 23rd June. Aged 58 years.

Margaret Cook

Passed away peacefully on 16th June 2026, aged 74 years, after a courageous battle fought with strength, determination and dignity until the very end. A much-loved mum, nana, family member and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Geoffrey Thomas Cooper

Passed away peacefully on the 21st June 2026, aged 85 years. Much-loved husband to Janet, dad to James and John, father-in-law to Rachael and Nicola, and grandad to Imogen, Madeline and Matthew.

Giuseppe 'Joe' Giordano

Sadly passed away in York Hospital on 11th June, aged 90 years. Husband and partner to the late Shirley, Father to Andrew and the late Richard, Father-in-law to Pat, Grandad to Jonathan, Oliver, Louis and Isabella, Great Grandad to Issac, Jacob and Archie, Uncle and friend.

Margaret Estelle Lipscomb (née Cuthbert)

of Upper Poppleton - born Scarborough 1930. Passed away peacefully on 13th June 2026, aged 96 years. Devoted Wife to the late John, loving Mum to Richard. The funeral service will take place at York Crematorium on Tuesday 7th July at 11am.

Ruth Orr

On 10th June, aged 89 years in York Hospital. Former Teacher at Fulford School.

Cheryl Wilson

(1950 - 2026 ) Passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at home on the 13th of June.Loved deeply and missed by all who knew her.

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