Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
OGDENSBURG – A Celebration of Life for JoAnn Gibson, 76, of Ogdensburg, will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Morristown Fire Hall. The gathering will begin with a luncheon at noon.
Mrs. Gibson passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ogdensburg.
JoAnn was born on December 15, 1949, in Ogdensburg, NY. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Beatrice (Smith) Gardner. She attended Morristown Central School. On September 1989, she married Philip Gibson in Morristown. JoAnn worked for Mitel for 30 years until her retirement. She later worked as a teacher's assistant for the Ogdensburg City School District.
JoAnn was a member of the Barn Chix Barn Quilting Group in Morristown. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, and traveling to warmer destinations. She especially loved the sun and sand, making an annual month-long trip to Florida each April to visit friends and enjoy the beautiful weather. One of her greatest joys in life was following her grandchildren and attending every game, play, concert, and event in which they participated. She was always their biggest supporter.
JoAnn is survived by her husband, Philip Gibson; her children, Bruce (Amanda) Wilson of Hammond and Angela (Richard) Rodriguez of Ogdensburg; and her stepdaughter, Jennifer (James) Stevenson of Ogdensburg. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Rodriguez and Tylor and Mackenzie Stevenson; and two great-grandsons, Trent and Austin Stevenson. Also surviving are her siblings, Jack (Cassie) Gardner of DeKalb, Mary Amodio of Florida, and Bridget (Allen) Gordinier of Hammond.
She was predeceased by her sister, Bonnie McDougal.
In lieu of flowers, donations in JoAnn's memory may be made to the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center, 5 Lyon Place, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.
Online condolences may be shared at www.FraryFuneralHome.com.
