Curtis L. Charles, 84, of Port Allegany, passed away Monday (January 5, 2026) at UPMC Williamsport, PA.

He was born July 1, 1941 in Charleroi, PA, the son of Nicholas and Isabell (Harper) Charles.

Mr. Charles was a 1960 graduate of Charleroi High School and moved to Port Allegany, where he was employed at Pittsburgh Corning Corp. until his retirement. 

He is survived by one sister, Dorothy Hager, who lives in Florida, and special family friend, Tammie Reinard of Port Allegany.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his uncle, Jules (Margaret) Charles.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 form 2-4 PM at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 105 N. Main St., Port Allegany, PA, where funeral services will begin at 4PM, with the Rev. Garen Smith, officiating. Burial will be in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Port Allegany.

 Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.