Charles James "Skip" Culleiton

Charles James “Skip” Culleiton, 87, formerly of Tarentum, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born to the late Charles M. and Margaret A. Culleiton, Skip built a long and steady career as a research chemist with Alcoa in New Kensington, retiring after 39 years of service. Skip earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh in 1966 and later completed his master’s degree in Chemistry at Duquesne University in 1982. He was a dedicated member of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society for more than 25 years, serving as a board member, treasurer for over a decade, and editor of the Alle-Kiski Chronicle since 1997. He also authored several books on local history. He contributed to Holy Martyrs Parish through his work creating dyed-sawdust carpets for the Feast of Corpus Christi and maintained extensive collections of vintage postcards and rare communion tokens. He was also a past president of the Western Pennsylvania Numismatic Society. 

Skip is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Marie Culleiton, and his sons: Timothy Culleiton and his wife Kathleen Knox; Patrick Culleiton and his wife Susan Boler; Michael Culleiton and his wife Gina Aber; and Brian Culleiton and his wife Lynn Choltko. He is also survived by his grandchildren Connor, Sean (fiancée Samantha), and Megan. His siblings include Mary Lynn Scanga (Carl), Thomas Culleiton (Susan), Edward Culleiton (Monika), and his sister Beth Waclawski and her late husband John. He is remembered as well by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Skip’s life was marked by dedication—to his family, his work, his parish, and the preservation of local history. His contributions will be cherished by his family and continue to benefit the community he cared for throughout his life. 

Visitation 1-3 & 5-7 PM Friday in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Christian funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Cabot with Rev. Ward Stakem, officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. Family suggests contributions to Alle Kiski Historical Society. VISIT: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com