Thelma Jean Geer
July 16, 1950 ~ May 18, 2025
Born in:
Doddridge County , WV
Resided in:
New Cumberland, WV
Thelma Jean Geer, 74, of New Cumberland, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Born on July 16, 1950, in Doddridge County, WV, Thelma was the daughter of Florence Jean LeMasters and Janice Thompson Hupka.
A 1968 graduate of Weir High School, she worked at several places around the Weirton area, eventually retiring as a bank teller from Hancock Savings Bank.
Thelma’s faith was deeply personal. She maintained a strong relationship with God in her quiet way. Her life was defined by selflessness, always placing the needs of others before her own. A wife, mother, and grandmother, Thelma, embodied love and compassion in every role she fulfilled.
Beyond her professional and family life, Thelma was a woman of many talents and interests. She devoted several years as a personal caregiver.
Her competitive spirit shone through when she proudly earned the title of West Virginia Archery Champion. A gifted craftswoman, she took great joy in ceramics, especially known for crafting an intricate chess set that became a source of great pride. Every task she took on was met with precision and care—tedious, some might say, but only because she demanded excellence from herself.
Thelma’s strong will and determination were well known to those close to her. Her stubborn streak was not just a personality trait but a reflection of her unwavering commitment and resilience—qualities that left a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Roscoe Geer, with whom she spent fifty-seven wonderful years, her son Russell (Shannon) Geer of Chester, her daughter Susie Geer of Columbus, grandchildren Shane, Lacy, and Garrett Geer, and Makenzie and Haylee Kindler, and sister Barbara LeMasters of Ravenna, OH.
Thelma’s wish for cremation will be honored.
She will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Private family services were held at The Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home.
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Thelma was married to my cousin. I’ve known her since I was in high school & loved her. Every time I visited them she always made me feel so welcomed. She loved Butch very much & she will be very missed by many.
I am saddened to hear this. She was a wonderful woman and a long time friend from school.
Pat Boston
She will be missed