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:

Ardi 'Andreas' Preca

Aged 62, passed away suddenly on 4th July in Kefalonia whilst on holiday. Beloved husband of Melanie, a much-loved dad of Maria and devoted son-in-law, brother and uncle.

Ardi (Andreas) Preca

Aged 62, passed away suddenly on 4th July in Kefalonia whilst on holiday. Beloved husband of Melanie, a much-loved dad of Maria and devoted son-in-law, brother and uncle.

Barry Simpson

Died peacefully at home in Haxby on 8th July aged 80. Husband of Ruth (nee Buckton), Dad to Clare, Az and the late Mark and Grandad of Kayden and Bethannie.

Neville johnson

After a short illness, Neville Johnson passed away on July 26th, aged 85. Beloved husband of Norma, father of Nicola and proud grandad to Gavin, Lauren and Niamh.

Jacob ''Co'' Wilhelmus Verhoef

Formerly of the Dutch Nurseries, Haxby. Died peacefully at home on Moor Lane on 4th July 2026, aged 97. Family and friends are warmly invited to a gathering to celebrate Jacob's life on Monday 17th August.

Sandra Butterworth (née O'Gram)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 12th July 2026 aged 70 years. Much loved mum of Lee and Vicki, mother-in-law to Ruth and Lee, treasured nana to Finley, George and Stanley, loving sister to Pauline and the late Gary and partner to the late Ray.

John Eastwood

On July 21st aged 85 years. Peacefully in York Hospital after a short illness.

Elizabeth Farmery

Died peacefully at home on 18th July 2026, aged 68 years, after a short illness.Beloved wife of John, much-loved mum of Robert and Sam, mother-in-law of Tasha and proud grandma to Archie.

Michael Howard Yockney

The family wishes to announce the passing of Michael on 25th July at York Hospital, aged 91. Dearly beloved husband of Ann (Patricia).

Stephen Whiteley Moehr

Passed away peacefully on 17th July at St Leonard's Hospice. Darling husband to Pamela and a dearly loved father, grandad and great-grandad.

Judith Anne Ogden nee Hitchenor

Peacefully in York Hospital on 26th June 2026 aged 81 years. A devoted wife of Phil, a much-loved mum of Nick and Rachael, loving granny to William, Boo and Sol, a dear mother-in-law to Elise and Dave.

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