Dr. Nick L. Terezis, M.D. Obituary in Wintersville at Shorac Funeral Home

Dr. Nick L. Terezis, M.D.

1/14/1932 - 3/16/2015

Obituary For Dr. Nick L. Terezis, M.D.

Dr. Nick L. Terezis, M.D. of Steubenville, Ohio fell asleep in the heavenly house of the Lord on March 16, 2015. He was a long-time resident of Steubenville, where he practiced surgery for thirty-five years. He was born January 14, 1932 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Louis and Helen Terezis. He was also preceded in death by his sister Lula (Christ) Zachariades of Athens, Greece. Surviving is his loving wife, Diana Bellas Terezis, whom he married in 1961. Also surviving are two daughters, Dr. Cynthia (William Kerner) Terezis, of Cleveland, OH, Dr. Teresa Terezis Klemes (James Klemes) of Raleigh, NC, and a son Nicholas E. Terezis (Maria Mahfood) of Pittsburgh, PA. There are six precious grandchildren: Christina, Johnny, Kyra, Nicholas, Eirena, and Ava Tsambika.

Dr. Terezis graduated from Wheeling High School in 1949, and attended the University of Virginia. He received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1956. This was followed by a one-year surgical internship at the Ohio State University Hospitals. He entered into a surgical residency at The University of Pittsburgh/Presbyterian Medical Center in general and thoracic surgery. He served as Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp, and was stationed in Germany for two years.

Dr. Terezis began his surgical practice in Steubenville in 1963. He was elected Chief of Staff of both Ohio Valley Hospital and St. John Medical Center. He later served as chairman of the surgical departments of both hospitals. He established the hospitals’ cancer registries, tumor committees, and cancer treatment conferences. He became Board Certified by the American

Board of General Surgery and was later elected to Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons. He also became a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. He was a member and past president of Jefferson County Medical Society. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Surgical Society, the Ohio State Surgical Association, and the American Medical Association.

He authored several medical articles published by the The New England Journal of Medicine and The American Journal of Surgery. He is listed in the Who’s Who of the Midwest (1970) and the Who’s Who of America (1976).

Dr. Terezis was active in many community activities. He served on the Steubenville Board of Health for 20 years. He was team physician for the Steubenville Big Red football team for 30 years, and was a member of the Jefferson Society of the United Way. He was a charter member of the Century Club of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He was a 30- year member of the Kiwanis Club of Steubenville, and a member of the Steubenville Country Club. His hobbies included golf and music. He was a violinist in the University of Virginia orchestra. He was a patron of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and a 40-year subscriber to the Mellon Grand Classics.

Dr. Terezis was a member for 53 years and a past president of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Steubenville, OH. His many philanthropic endeavors included president of the Greek

Orthodox Church Foundation, which subsidizes many projects to improve the Church. These projects included the exterior renovation of the Church as well as the restoration of the beautiful stained-glass windows. He was an active force in many fundraising drives for the benefit of his beloved Church. Dr. Terezis was also a member of St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church of Naples, FL, and worked for their Grecian Festival annually.

Dr. Terezis was a fulfilled member of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. The title of Archon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle was bestowed upon him by the Patriarchate of Constantinople in 2006. This is the highest honor that can be given to a lay member of the Orthodox Church. He was a Steward of St. Photios, an educational project of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Pittsburgh; a benefactor of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC); a member of the American Hellenic Educational Association (AHEPA); and a member of the Pan Cretan Association of America.

He will be missed by his family, brothers and sisters of the Church, and the many surgical patients whom he treated during his many years of serving the Steubenville area.

Calling hours will be at the Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home in Wintersville on March 19, 2015, from 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Trisagion prayers will be held at 7:30 pm. The funeral will be at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Steubenville on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11 am with a viewing from 10-11am. Burial at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 300 South Fourth St., Steubenville, OH 43952 or to International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), P.O. Box 17398, Baltimore, MD 21297-0429.

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09/03/2024

V Staggers

Teresa I know God's spirit provides much comfort during this sorrowful time. God Bless you and your family.
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Pam Fogle

I wanted to let you all know how very very sorry I am to have heard of Dr.Terezis passing.My heart goes out to you and rest of family at this time.He had discovered my gall bladder trouble and took good care of me years ago.May he now R.I.P.May God Bless You and your family at this time.
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Pam Fogle
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Andrea Pappas

Dear Nick and Maria,I send you love and am thinking about you.Andrea
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Andy & Nannette Neary
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Chris, Elizabeth and Athena Bontos

Dear Nona,We heard of the passing of Nono Nick with great sorrow. May we send our deepest and sincerest sympathies for your family loss. Across time and distance, memories and love never fade.With all our Love, May he live forever-
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Don Carnahan

My prayers are with the Terezis Family and many of his friends. It's always sad when someone close to you has passed. I don't know if Dr. Nick can read this, but I remember July 1974 when he did three surgeries in one on me as a young 14 year old. This man was truly gifted! He will not be forgotten!
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Anna Maria and John Stepanovich

What a tremendous loss. Doc lead in all things, by example. He was a Giant in his profession, in his Church and his community. We offer our sincere sympathies to Diana and the entire family. May his memory be eternal!
09/03/2024

Mike and Pam DiDomenico

We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.
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Carol O'Connor Herchak
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BURKE D. SULLIVAN,JR FAMILY

DIANA,NICK,CYNTHIA & TERESA SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DOC WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND CARED FOR SO MANY PEOPLE HE WILL BE MISSED.MAY THE LORD GIVE YOUR FAMILY COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS TIME.SORRY WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.OUR LOVE THE BURKE SULLIVAN FAMILIES.

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