All Obituaries

Deacon William Milford Shark, Sr., a beacon of service and devotion, entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2024. Born into the loving arms of Esias Shark and Mother Lula Grant-Shark on March 17, 1939, in Canadys, South Carolina.  Deacon Shark was a man whose heart encompassed boundless love and whose life was a testament to his faith and good humor.   From his early days in the Red Bank Methodist Church, William embraced the virtues of service and community, carrying these...

Marian  Loretta McNeal affectionately known as “Tootie” entered eternal rest on the evening of Easter Sunday surrounded by the love of her family.  Marian was born in Plant City Florida to the late Willie Mae Johnson (deceased) and Jerry Franklin Sr. (deceased).  She married her devoted husband Richard McNeal Sr in May 1962. They shared many years together, raising their family in Albany, New York.  She was a long-time member of Metropolitan...

                          THE LEGACY OF MARANDY CAROLINE...

Michael Todd Moore Michael Todd Moore, 58, of Albany, NY entered eternal rest with his heavenly father on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1965, in Harlem, NY to Nora Tucker Moore and Willie Council. He was always very proud of his up-north roots and his family. Being the eldest brother, he carried the role well, having a soft spot for his siblings. In the early years of his life, he made his way to North Carolina, where he spent many years. He quickly gained popularity for...

Geraldine L. Gibson, 61, of Albany New York, entered into eternal peace on February 25, 2024. Lovingly known as GeeGee, she was born on January 29, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts to parents Robert B. Gibson and Gladys L. Jones-Gibson. She attended Troy High School and later went on to be a caregiver after having her first son. GeeGee worked in academic food service since 1999 at The University of Albany as a Supervisor. GeeGee was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend whose...

Jieshi Otis Williams was born to Tanya Lee Carter and Otis Stinson Williams, Jr. on November 21, 1993 in Albany, New York. He was taken away from us on February 23, 2024.   Jieshi was predeceased by his brother Jairue Williams, his niece Deziry’rah Williams, maternal grandmother Betty L. Boyd (Carter), maternal grandfather Brooke J. Brown, paternal grandparents Paula Williams (Walker), predeceased Jieshi and Otis Williams, Sr., paternal great grandfather William Walker...

Amargo Beatrice Clayton, 27, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.   Amargo, affectionately nicknamed Margie by her caregivers, was born to D’Andrea Brooks and Errol Clayton on October 21, 1996, along with her twin sister, Ejaniia.   She received her formal education at the Kevin G. Langan School at the Center for Disabilities in Albany, NY. Margie was a popular young lady at school—being crowned prom queen of...

Toni A. Brewton, age 73, of Delmar, NY, was born on October 19, 1950, to the late Mary M. Surrency and James Brewton in New Rochelle, NY.  Toni entered eternal rest on February 15, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. An educator for nearly 40 years, she was a special education and home economics teacher.  She is survived by her loving spouse of 46 years, Uluss “Gus” Thompson, sister Stephanie Chisolm, niece Lorenda Chisolm; two nephews, David Young and Marcus...