Dr. Elias Nick Costianes, Sr

Dr. Elias N. Costianes , 90, a long-time Morgantown dentist, and currently a resident of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in Wheeling, WV, went to be with his Lord, on December 2, 2015, at Ohio Valley Medical Center, in Wheeling, WV, with family at his side.Elias was born August 12, 1925, in Greenville, PA, a son of the late Nicholas and Pota (Caravasos) Costianes.He is survived by four children, Pamela N. Costianes of Baltimore, MD, Debra E. (George) Frazier of Wheeling, WV, Karen A. (Joseph) DiNuzzo of Williamsburg, VA, and Elias N. Costianes II, of Germantown, MD.; and his brother Constantine (Dean) Costianes and brother's wife Marty Costianes.In addition, he is survived by his grandchildren, Katelyn E. Frazier of Canton, OH, Brockton P. (Victoria) Frazier of Leigh Acres, FL, Chad M. Frazier of Fort Myers, FL, Thomas A. DiNuzzo of Farmington, ME, Michael A. DiNuzzo of Alexandria, VA, and Brittany A. DiNuzzo (Christopher Owings), of Scottsdale, AZ.Elias was a graduate of Morgantown High School in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy from 1943-1946, where he was First Class Petty Officer -SONAR . He received an A.S. degree at West Virginia University in 1943, and graduated from the B...[more]

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imore College of Dentistry at the University of Maryland obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery, DDS, in 1953.Elias was an Associate Professor in the Department of Dental Anatomy and Comparative Dental Anatomy at West Virginia University from 1957-1959. He also began his dental practice in Morgantown, WV, in 1953, where he dedicated his life to helping his patients with their dental needs, as well as pioneering TMJ research and treatment. Elias was passionate about seeking and helping people that suffered from TMJ dysfunction. Elias became involved in extensive body chemistry and nutritional study in 1967 after experiencing some health issues. Elias was a loving father and grandfather. He cared deeply about his family and friends and attempted to live out his Christian faith and serve the God he loved. His friendly smile and warm sense of humor resulted in making many friends in the Morgantown area. Elias's hobbies included boating and water skiing on Cheat Lake, golfing, oil painting, TMJ and nutritional research, and always having a camera at his side to take pictures or videos of family and friends.Family and friends will be received will be at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, at 108 Holland Avenue, Morgantown, WV, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 18th and Saturday, December 19th, from 9:30 am until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 am officiated by Pastor Adam Mick. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.To send a personal condolence, other symbolic gesture, or to order flowers, please visit the funeral home's website at www.smithfuneralandcremationcare.com.