Recent death and funeral notices from The York Press

The York Press published 14 death notices last week <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
The York Press published 14 death notices last week (Image: Getty Images)
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The York Press published 14 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:

Peter Foster

Passed away peacefully on 12th July 2026 aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Della, loving dad of David, Dennis and the late Wendy and Sue and a dear grandpa of Abigail, Jack, Emma and Amy.

Stephen John Watts

Sadly passed away at Figham House Care Home, Monday 13th July 2026, aged 72 years. A much loved and respected man, Stephen will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew him.

Stella Jean Huller

Sadly, on 10th July aged 91 years.Funeral service to take place at York Crematorium on Friday 24th July.

Jean Smith (née Mason)

Died 23rd June aged 83. Loving wife of Ray and mother to Christopher, Steven and Andrew.

Sylvia Ann Noble

On July 8th, peacefully in York Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Ian and Paul, grandma to 5, great grandma to 11, sister and sister-in-law.

Harry Pawson

On July 9th, peacefully in York Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved dad of Christine, Andrew and Sarah and father-in-law of Douglas, Julie and John.

Cilla (Anne Priscilla) Luck

Loving wife, mum and grandma passed away peacefully at St Leonard's Hospice on 1st July 2026. Funeral at York Crematorium on Tuesday 28th July.

Ruby Alice Graysmark

Passed away peacefully on 4th July 2026 aged 95 years. Beloved mum to Martin.

Marlene May Skelton

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th July 2026 aged 85 years. Loving wife of George, mum to David, Mandy and Lee and nanna to Martene, Steph, Charlie, Aron, Lauren and Calum.

Marian Broadbent

Passed away peacefully in York ICU on 6th July aged 78 years following a short illness. Much loved wife of the late Howard, amazing Mum of Emily and beloved Grandma of Hamish.

Edith Marjorie Lowe

On July 13th, peacefully aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ben.

Hazel Anne Brown

Peacefully passed away on 23rd June 2026, aged 70 years. Loving sister to Kate, Stephen and Michael, a beloved sister-in-law to Anne, Gill and Alan, and a devoted Auntie H to Alex, Leah, Hannah and Grace.

Lynn Harris

Passed away with family by her side on 30th June 2026 aged 71 years. Beloved wife of Roy.

Denise Watson (née Jackson)

Peacefully at home on Friday 26th June 2026, with her family beside her, aged 78 years. A devoted wife of Harry, treasured mum and best friend to Vikki, adored nana to Mary and a much-loved mother-in-law to Paul.

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