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JAMES N. "CULBY" CULBERTSON
1951 - 2019
JAMES N. "CULBY" CULBERTSON
1951 - 2019
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BORN
1951
DIED
2019
JAMES CULBERTSON Obituary
Of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in his home. He was born July 4, 1951, in Pittsburgh, son of the late James N., Sr. and Esther (Calabrese) Culbertson. Culby worked as a bartender at Shafton Fireman's Club and was a retired employee of the State Correctional Institute at Pittsburgh and was a former employee of Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh. He was very proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Culby was also a baseball coach. He is survived by his companion, Patti Schanck; the mother of his children, Sharon Hurst Culbertson; his children, Renee Saello (Dino Saello), Jeff Culbertson and his wife Jessica. Culby is also survived by his grandchildren, Alaynna Sisley and her husband Darien, Hailee and Ethen Culbertson; and his great-grandchildren, Braelynn and Estella Sisley. At Culby's request there will be no viewing. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019, at the WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made on his behalf to VVA Chapter 862, ATTN: Larry Googins, 110 Hamilton Court, Baden, PA 15005. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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Michael Plumb Jr
June 20, 2019
I consider myself to be very fortunate to have had a long term Friendship with Culby. He was truly one of a kind, never a dull moment, & oh my, was he lucky. I looked up to him in many ways. He was a true Friend & left us all with many fond memories of a lot of good times & will never be forgotten.
Kelly, Tony, Olivia, Jonna, & Jack Deffenbaugh/Mastrilli
June 17, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Culbertson Family, God Bless you all
RAYMOND HEBRANK
June 17, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Culbertson family, Essy as we called him growing up was a great guy & such a character as was his Dad, a great family, John Diana, Essy & I along with Randy Crystol had some really great times together, sail away my friend into Jesus' waiting arms !
Bob Novotny
June 16, 2019
I extend my deepest sympathies to the entire Culbertson family. May the soul of CULBY be at peace with our Heavenly Father. He will live on in our memories forever. Bob Novotny
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Dar Deffenbaugh and Nan Wasielewski
June 15, 2019
Jeff, Renee and family,
May the love of family comfort you in the days ahead.
We were deeply saddened to hear of our brothers passing.
As children we have fond memories growing up on Joan Drive and our weekend trips with dad to the mountains.
Though the years distanced us the bond of love is eternal.
Rest In Peace Jimmy.
Your Sisters,
Gary Lenkner
June 15, 2019
Rest in peace Jimmy from your cousin Gary much love
David Snyder
June 15, 2019
Jim was a great coworker and an even better person. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Gary Lenkner
June 15, 2019
Rest in peace Jimmy from your cousin Gary much love
michael passarell
June 14, 2019
Dear Renee,
My most sincere condolences, to you and your family, with the passing of your Father.
June 14, 2019
May God sustain the family during this time of great loss. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Don & Sherry Bailey
June 14, 2019
Well buddy, it looks like this is goodbye. You were a one of a kind. You had a knack of being able to talk to anyone. Not many people could do that but you did it with ease. When I first met you I felt that I have known you forever. I thought to myself that Patti made a great choice for her life partner. You gave her a lot of good times while you were together. I won't forget the times the we were able to spend with the two of you. You were part of our family. You were the luckiest person I ever met and you would bet on everything. I couldn't keep up with you when it came to beer drinking, you were the champ. I will miss the blank stare that you would give me when I said something that you did not understand. It was priceless. You had the best level headed personality of anyone I ever knew. Never to high and never to low. I wish that we could have had more time together, you were too young to have this happen. When it's my time to go I will look for you. You can take me to some new bars and I can meet some of your new friends. Rest in peace brother.
Your Arizona Amigos
Don and Sherry
June 13, 2019
It is with deepest regrets to hear of Culby's passing as we just saw him the prior Friday. Will always remember him for his Hawaiian shirts & beaming smile! Life is too short (& I am disappointed I never got to give him a fancy, wild printed shirt from my father, that I thought he would've liked to wear! At least to see his reaction!) Miss ya' Culby, from a Shafton neighbor.
June 13, 2019
Dave and Milana sauter
P D
June 13, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss of a very dear soul, the loss is difficult may precious memories you have help you cope and bring you peace 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. our deepest and sincere condolences to family and friends.
June 13, 2019
Sincere Condolences David F OBrien
Tom McConnell
June 13, 2019
I had the honor of working with Jim at SCIP. He was one of the best guys to have around. As a shift commander, he was my go to guy with maintenance questions. But he was much more. Always soft spoken, quiet, and constantly smiling. Whenever there was a "trouble" call, all the officers (gray shirts) would run to the incident, and often times there'd be that tall guy in khakis (the maintenance uniform )right in the middle of the pack. Jim always had our backs. That showed in his commitment to the community too, and I always enjoyed running into him on Irwin's main street, or at the Grille...he will be missed
Lisa Fox-Hawranko
June 13, 2019
Jim was a great guy. We enjoyed spending time with him and Patti. Our Deepest Sympathy to Patti and Jim's entire family.
Sincerely, Lisa & Jim Hawranko
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