Recent death and funeral notices from The York Press

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The York Press published 19 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:

Maurice Bell

Formerly of Escrick, passed away on July 29th aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, dearly loved dad of Stephen and the late Christopher and Michael, and a much loved step grandad of Jackie.

Roy Keith Barnett R.V.M

On 25th July aged 92 years. Loving husband to the late Betty, sadly missed father to Lyn, father-in-law to Charles, grandad to Tom, Oliver and Alice, great-grandpa to Alex, Henry, Thoren, Phoebe and Florence.

Joan Elizabeth Turner

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Turner, who died peacefully on the morning of Tuesday 4th August 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. Beloved wife of Kay, devoted mother to Adrian, David and Fiona and much-loved grandmother to Spencer.

Daniel Knipe

Sadly at home on Saturday, August 1st, aged 87 years. Beloved husband to the late Cecelia, much loved dad to Chris, Paul, Phil and Gail, dearly loved grandad.

Raymond Hearld

Died peacefully at York Hospital, July 28 2026, aged 86 after a short illness. Loving husband of the late June, much beloved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad.

Rev Michael Fossett

Sadly passed away at Rawcliffe Manor on 20th July aged 96. Dearly loved husband to the late Rosemary and Father to Gill and Jeremy.

Ralph Brough

Sadly passed away at Meadowbeck Care Home on 26th July aged 85. Dearly loved husband to Caryl and much loved dad to Steve, Alex and Lisa.

Ann Hayes (née Hendry)

Passed at her much loved home on 25/07/2026. Devoted & beloved wife of the late Mac (Malcolm).

James Esson

On 5th August 2026 Jim passed away peacefully aged 82 in hospital after a long illness. He was a beloved husband to Judy, much loved dad to Sharon and Kay, and proud grandad to Jodie, Kelly, Heidi and Leah.

Thomas 'Tommy' Bucknell

Passed away peacefully in Meadowbeck care home on July 18th 2026 aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat, much loved dad of Sharon, Wayne and Kevin.

Lily Matthews nee Barson

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 26th July. Wife of the late Peter, Mother of Michael and daughter-in-law Pauline, grandmother and great-grandmother. We will all miss you.

Helen Woods

Passed peacefully at home on Thursday 23rd July. Loving mum of Dave and Neil, mother-in-law to Tracey and Jackie.

Joan Ingleby

On July 19th, peacefully in York Hospital aged 85. Beloved wife of John, much loved mum of Mark, Kevin and Michelle.

Cynthia Mary Brookes

Passed away suddenly, but peacefully in hospital on the 19th of July 2026, aged 89 years, of Snaith. Loving wife of the late Terry.

Joseph 'Anton' Antony Betteridge

After a short illness, Anton passed away on 28th July 2026, aged 80 years. Loving husband and best friend to Pauline.

Joyce Peters

Passed away peacefully on the 28th July aged 86 with family by her side. Beloved wife of Michael, much loved Mum to Julie, Jayne and Mike and Mum-in-law to Clive, Andrew and Collette.

Patricia 'Pat' Cairns (née Hoban)

On 22nd of July 2026 aged 83. Peacefully in Meadowbeck care home after a short illness.

Audrey Edwards

Passed away peacefully at home with her two daughters by her side on 27th July 2026 aged 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Eddie.

Alfred 'Alf' William Pink

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