Johanna Gibbs, Longtime Bank of America Executive, Dies at 76

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Johanna Gibbs, a longtime executive at Bank of America who was passionate about politics and volunteering, passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 76. Gibbs is survived by her daughter, granddaughter, nephew, aunt, and many other family members and friends.

Why it matters

Gibbs' life and career exemplify the values of community service, lifelong learning, and dedication to family that many in the Wareham, Massachusetts area strive for. Her passing is a loss for those who knew her and the organizations she supported.

The details

Gibbs graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1966 and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in 1967. She worked at Mass Maritime Academy before moving to Washington, D.C. and starting a family. Gibbs later earned a degree in psychology from the University of Maryland and a law degree from the University of Baltimore, retiring as an executive from Bank of America after over 30 years of service.

• Johanna Gibbs passed away on December 11, 2025.
• A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2025.
• A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

What’s next

The funeral service for Johanna Gibbs will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2025, and a Celebration of Life will follow in the spring of 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.