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William P. "Bill" Chesnes

Passed 6/23/2012

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Obituary For William P. "Bill" Chesnes

William P. “Bill” Chesnes, 96, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born September 1, 1915 in Christopher, Illinois, a son of the late George and Ursula Mitchellis Chesnes.  Bill was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.  He was a first class petty officer in the US Navy during WW II..   He retired as the chief engineer and operations manager of WSTV Television which is now WTOV 9.  Bill loved caring for his pets, was an avid reader, enjoyed restoring vintage sports cars and as hobby operated ham radios.  Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Mae V. Nisula Chesnes, whom he married in 1939 and a brother Stanley Chesnes.  Surviving are his daughter Maureen (Michael) Cole of Kent, OH; granddaughter Emily Cole of Lakewood, OH and close friend Catherine Kaiserling of Steubenville, OH.  There will be no visitation.  A memorial service will be held July 2, 2012 at Grace Lutheran Church in Steubenville at 11 a.m. with Rev. Leland Eilert and Rev. Elizabeth Hazelton officiating.  Arrangements entrusted to Dunlope - Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville.  Burial at Edgewood Cemetery, Ashtabula, OH.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, 2105 Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43952, The Valley Hospice Foundation, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or Girls with Sole, 19885 Detroit Ave. # 233, Rocky River, OH 44116.  A nonprofit organization that his granddaughter, Emily, passionately commits her support and services to, whose mission is: use fitness and wellness to empower the minds, bodies and souls of girls who have experienced abuse of any kind, or who are at-risk.  

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  • 09/03/2024

    JoAnn Brettell Dunham

    Dear Reene, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Every time I see or hear your name, I am reminded of the time MY father went to the drive-in in his pj's, looking for you and Susan! Hope that memory brings a smile to your face!!

  • 09/03/2024

    Mitch Cole

    Memories, memories, memories. As a kid,listening to Jonathan Winters and Bill Cosby in the rec-room. Playin around with the short wave portable radio in the downstairs bathroom. The VW. The TR4. The Porsche. The Jag. Bill showing me the ham radio and all his log books. Him telling me that Jose' was not going to eat my feet only take the laces out of my shoes, remove my shoes and then remove, stretch and pretty much ruin my socks, but it would be OK. Jose' is a neat little guy. Everything with a smile on his face. His burr-headed hair cut that in the 60's and 70's I thought was crazy ( I sport the same cut now ). Always with the jokes and teasing and generally having fun. All this and I was just his son-in-law's little brother. I can only imagine what a great father-in-law to you he has been all these years Mikie. And what a great Dad he's been to you Reen. Emily, you have truly enjoyed a one-lf-a-kind Grandpa in Bill. Know that we are praying for you guys, down here in Savannah, and love you all beyond words. I miss you terribly at times but know the Lord has good stuff ahead for all of us. Blessings be upon the Cole's.

  • 09/03/2024

    Deborah Cole Kahriman

    Welcome home all.....I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a wonderful & kind gentleman. When I saw him a couple years ago, he talked mostly of you & your family & how proud he was of you all & how much he loved you. It is difficult to lose a parent but I am sure he is with alot of loved ones & friends up there. HUGZ to you all.

  • 09/03/2024

    John Emanuel

    Worked with Bill at WSTV TV for ten years in the early days of television----Bill was a great engineer and a class gentleman. My deep sympathy for your loss! Gods blessings are wtih him.

  • 09/03/2024

    Carolyn ( Drylie ) McCamic

    Maureen, I recognized the name when I saw your Dad's obituary. I think my Mom ( Helen Drylie ) was your Brownie/Girl Scout Leader many years ago. Am I correct ?? Sorry for your loss. It is hard to give up a parent, no matter their age. Thinking of you.

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