Charles “Chuck” Thomas Colbert, 68, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Chuck was born February 13, 1956, in New Kensington to the late Charles and Alma Lee Williams Colbert, and was a 1974 graduate of Valley High School.  He received a Bachelor degree in Forestry from Penn State University, and another Bachelor degree in Forestry Engineering from Syracuse University.  

He was a civil engineer for the Dept. of Environmental Protection, Pittsburgh office, for 31 years, retiring in 2016.  His specialty was with surface mining and water quality.  

Chuck belonged to the Orchard Hill Church, Strip District Campus, in Pittsburgh.  He enjoyed chain saw, axe throwing, and cross cut saw competitions at various county fair Lumberjack Competitions throughout the state.  He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycling.  

Surviving are his wife, Florence “Flo” Walker Colbert; and son Robert E. Colbert.  

Viewing will be on Wednesday, October 2, from 5-8PM in     ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, where a service will be held Thursday, October 3, at 11AM.