Gelma Pealer Leeson
September 2, 1924 ~ March 14, 2002
Gelma Pealer Leeson, 77, of Weirton, died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at the Weirton Medical Center. She was born September 2, 1924 in Weirton, a daughter of the late John and Anna Enrietti Pealer. She was also preceded in death by one brother, John Pealer, and two sisters, Dorothy Nau and Marie Liberto.
Gelma was a graduate of Weir High School and West Virginia University, where she earned a B.A. and M.A. in teaching. Before retiring, she was a teacher at Weir High School, Madonna High School, and St. Joseph Grade School. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers, and was a choir member for the church for many years.
Gelma is survived by her husband Paul M. “Pete” Leeson of Weirton, whom she married August 6, 1949; a son Dr. Mark C. Leeson and his wife Pamela (Swisher) Leeson; and two grandchildren, Jennifer Elizabeth Leeson and Christopher Ryan Leeson, all of Akron, OH.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Friday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, followed by entombment at St. Paul Mausoleum. The following services will be held Friday at the funeral home: 3 PM Christian Mothers, 3:30 PM Prayer Service, and 7 PM Knights of Columbus Rosary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Pete; Susie and I send our deepest and most heart felt condolences,to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bernie and Sue Kobily
Mrs. Leeson was my 9th grade english teacher and mentor to me. I am Sluggo’s mom and I am so glad I got to talk to her last year to tell her how important she was in my young life. She told me that she was worried for me for a while but was glad to know that I turned out OK and my son did also. I can still remember her telling me that I would never need to try drugs if I drank strong black coffee and had a Pal Mal unfiltered cigarette. I had my son while I was in high school but I finished with my class due to her encouragement and belief in me. I had a great respect for her and alway will. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Mrs. Leeson was my English and homeroom teacher. I remember when she got married and we had to stop calling her Miss Pealer. She will be missed very much. My prayers are with her family. Rosemary Sutler Yoho “51”