Stephen F. "Steve" Kenniston

Stephen F. “Steve” Kenniston, 70, of Bellevue passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Columbus.

He was born August 1, 1955, in Stoneham, Massachusetts to the late George and Helen (Wildes) Kenniston. When he was young Steve was a boy scout and became an Eagle Scout. He was a 1973 graduate of Revere High School in Richfield, Ohio. He spent most of his life in Valley City, Ohio where he was a fire fighter, EMT, and Bath Township Police Department cadet.

He moved to Bellevue approximately twenty years ago. He worked for Capitol Aluminum and Glass in Bellevue for seventeen years, prior to that he worked for Modern Builders in Norwalk, where he met his wife, Kellie. Steve loved Lake Erie and enjoyed boating and fishing. He docked his boat at Shrock’s Marina where he was known as the “Mayor of the Marina”. He enjoyed his trips to the Hidden Beach Bar. Steve was always willing to help anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife of eighteen years the former, Kellie Orshoski, whom he married on Oahu, Hawaii; two daughters, Kristine (Jon) Tetlak of Naples, FL and Anne Kenniston of Philadelphia, PA; three stepsons, Bryon (Samantha) Renwand of Toledo, Anthony (Melinda) Renwand, and Casey (Samantha) Renwand, both of Bellevue; ten grandchildren, Payton, Corbin, Quinn, Bryson, Braxton, Lillian, Preston, Parker, Paisley, and Lyla; one sister, Betsy (Claire) Kenniston of Sylvania; three sisters-in-law, Dorene Paul of Sandusky, Robin (Jim) Christman of Norwalk, and Cindy Goins of Sandusky; two brothers-in-law, Paul (Tevon) Orshoski of Sandusky and Todd (Linda) Orshoski of Cartersville, GA; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother-in-law, Matthew “Matt O” Orshoski.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until the time of memorial service at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the First Church of Bellevue, 901 Northwest Street, Bellevue, Ohio 44811. Pastor Justin Jump will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Bellevue.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky has been entrusted with arrangements.

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