Recent death and funeral notices from The York Press

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The York Press published 15 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:

Jim Miller

Passed away peacefully, aged 86. Much loved husband to Mavis, dad to Andrew and Lyndon.

William 'Bill' Arthur Homer

Passed away on Friday 21st August at Hull Royal Infirmary after a short illness, aged 94. Devoted husband of Irene and loving dad and grandad.

Gerald Walter Keith Wilson

Passed away peacefully on the 24th of August 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Audrey, much loved dad and father-in-law of Joy and Steve, Howard and Carol, also a loving grandad and great-grandad.

Gerald Walter Keith Wilson

Passed away peacefully on 24th August 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Audrey, much loved dad & father-in-law of Joy.

Kevin Mark Clarkson

Passed away peacefully at home on 23rd August, aged 62 years. Beloved husband of Philippa, father of Toby and Eddy, Papo to Abi, Sofi and Jasper.

Kenneth Rhodes

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our hero Kenny Rhodes, who passed away peacefully on 19th August 2026 at the age of 82. Loving husband of Sandra, devoted father of Sarah, Billy, Lizzie and Emma.

Peter Terence Radley

Peacefully passed away on 18th August 2026, aged 88 years. Devoted and loving husband to Kate, dad to Susan and David, and Grandad to Jennifer, Sam, Noah and Florrie.

Malcolm 'Barrie' Barrie Myers

Passed away peacefully on 18th August 2026, aged 83. Much loved family man and friend to many.

Christine Margaret Hamer

Passed away peacefully at home, at age 80, surrounded by family on August 17th, 2026. Beloved wife of Barry, dearly loved mum of Andrew and Claire, loving nana to Daniel and loving mother-in-law to Matthew.

Christopher Paul 'Paul' Sykes

With great sadness, Barbara, Pete, Christopher and Edward announce the death of their treasured husband and father. Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Wednesday 26th August following a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Elsie 'Bunty' Evelyn Bristow

Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 24th August 2026. Aged 98 years.

David Pearson

Former New Earswick Bowls Club Player.Passed away peacefully with his family around him on 23rd August, in York Hospital, aged 88 years.

Michael 'Richard' McGlinchey

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on 26th August, aged 82. Loving Husband of Janet, Dad to Jane, Helen and Sarah, Grandad to Liam, Daniel, Georgia, Bella and Joseph, and Great Grandad to Dolly, beloved brother and uncle.

Joyce Eva Wood

On August 22nd, peacefully at home, Joyce, aged 96 years, of Upper Poppleton. Beloved sister of Marian and lifelong friend to many.

Jean Margaret Wilkinson

Passed away peacefully on 19th of August, aged 91. Loving Wife of Bob, Mum to Hazel, Edith and David.

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