Derah A. Gibble

December 4, 1943 – June 26, 2026

Derah A. Gibble, 82, of Salamanca, NY died Friday morning, June 26, 2026 at home following a short illness.

Born December 4, 1943 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Harlow and Minnie McPhee Waldeck. She was married July 14, 1973 in Salamanca, NY to Robert K. Gibble, who survives.

She had been employed as a beautician for over 40 years and owned and operated the House of Beauty Hair Salon.

DiDi, along with her husband, were longtime foster parents for over 17 years.

She was a member of the former St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Salamanca Marching Band, Salamanca Winter Guard, Zonta, Order of the Eastern Star Mitzvah Chapter, and the New York State Hairdressers Association.

She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the outdoors, horseback riding, and camping.

Surviving besides her husband are: two daughters, Shannon (Bill) Smith, Salamanca, NY, Roberta Jusko-Gibble, Cuba, NY; a son, David Frey, Salamanca, NY; two granddaughters, Jenna Ball, Salamanca, NY, Shaelyn (Adam Johnson) Smith, Fairfax, VA; five grandsons, Jarron Ball, Torri Ball, Kash Ball, all of Salamanca, NY, Harlow Frey, Arkansas, Brett Smith, Rockville, MD; a great-granddaughter, Fiorina Ball, OH; two great-grandsons, Kyani Ball, Mekuh Ball, both of Salamanca, NY; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a grandson, Janssen Ball, and a sister, Linda (Richard) Woessner.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1pm at the Allegany Mountain Resort Chapel, with Deacon Michael Anderson officiating.

Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery, Allegany, NY, at the convenience of the family.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.