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John Gibson Obituary

John S. Gibson, Jr., 88, of Marianna, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, in Rolling Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing. Mr. Gibson was born December 15, 1937, in Ten Mile Township, a son of the late John Sr. and Lorraine Biegler Gibson. He graduated from West Bethlehem High School and later attended Washington and Jefferson College, where he received his BS in Mathematics, and California University of Pennsylvania, where he obtained his master's degree. He was employed as a professor in Mathematics at both the Waynesburg College and California University from where he retired after many years. Along with being highly intelligent, John also enjoyed motor sports and various sports in general. Surviving are his son, John Gibson of Sioux Falls, S.D.; sister, Betty Quigley of Deemston; nephews, Jason and Tim Quigley, and Robert Gibson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose "Wee" Gibson, who passed March 30, 2020. All funeral arrangements are private and have been entrusted to the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville. A guest book for the family is available at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2026.

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Tom Campbell

Yesterday

Such a great math professor. I had John for Calculus 1 & 2. He was very easy to approach for help, & he was so talented at explaining concepts at the level of the student.

Jim Hazlett

Yesterday

Sorry to read of John's passing. I remember the old days when we all hung out at the Texaco station ( what else could you do in Marianna ?? ) and talked cars, girls and baseball in no particular order. We had great arguments about the Pirates strategy and managers which John usually disagreed with. I always thought he would have been a good manager.
Rest in peace old friend!

Floyd Marasco

Yesterday

Mr. Gibson was a math professor of mine in the 1970s. He then "hired" me to grade some of his exams. I also recall he came to hear me sing when I was a soloist for Cal U Men's Glee Club. I surely enjoyed his classes and I have GREAT memories of him. I am sorry for your loss, but surely know we will meet again in Heaven!!

Floyd Marasco, BS Ed M Ed Mathematics

Richard Hammond

February 16, 2026

Enjoyed conversations with John while attending auto racing events at various speedways. He was known to me and my wife Nancy as the professor. Very nice person. Our sympathy to Johnny who we watched grow up at the racetracks. We enjoy hearing and seeing Johnny on racing broadcasts of WoO races.

Dick and Nancy Hammond
Warminster, Pa.

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