Karin C. Trotta, RN, BSN, DMD
- Aug 27, 2025
- 2 min read
Karin C. Trotta, RN, BSN, DMD, 59, of Orefield, passed away Monday August 25, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown, surrounded by her family.
Born in Augsburg, Germany on September 8, 1965, Karin moved to Bucks County, PA where she graduated from Council Rock High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University.
After years of working as a nurse, she continued her education and received her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh. Karin owned and operated her dental practice from 2001-2016, and in following years she was employed by the PA Dept. of Corrections as a dentist.
Karin also volunteered her time and services as a dentist to several charitable organizations, helping those in need. She currently was an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania where she took great joy in teaching her students about dentistry.
Karin’s greatest joy in life was the love of her husband and their sons. She loved spending time at their second home in Ocean City Maryland, she had a knack for bringing and keeping her family and friends together. Known for her vibrant personality and boundless energy, Karin was truly the life of every party and the heart of every room. The impact Karin had on others will be felt for years to come, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Richard Louis Trotta, Jr. and their sons, Dr. Richard Louis Trotta, III, PhD (partner Laura Spilker) and Nicholaus Loudon Trotta (husband Luke Parker). She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Lucille Trotta, sisters-in-law, Renee Trotta and Robin Altobelli (husband Jake Altobelli), and her nephew, Andrew Weiss.
The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday August 30, 2025 from 9-11AM at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC 251 William St., Pittston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 11:30AM in Corpus Christi Parish, St. Anthony Church, 224 Memorial Street, Exeter.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donation in Karin’s honor may be made to:
Rich and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time. - Stan Piccirilli
Rich,
We are so sad to hear this news. I will always remember Karin for her kindness and sincere generosity, but mostly for her “crazy” stories that had the whole dental office laughing. She was a smart, impressive woman. She was truly one of a kind. I am glad I got to work for her and get to know her as friend. She gave great advice and I will not forget it, or her. May she rest in peace with her toes in the sand and a drink in her hand. 💗
Thinking of you,
Wendy and Chris Shalbert
Trotta Family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Karin, she was such a kind, friendly & generous soul. We first met during our wrestling years with the boys , and myself being in the dental community. You went out of your way to help people, & (us) and the kindness you had.. Too young to be gone, but Heaven did really gain an Angel 😇, May you RIP 💔 and prayers for you Rich & Family.
Tracy & Jim Bachman
Nick Irwin, Ryan & Brittany Irwin
To the Family of Dr. Karin Trotta, My heartfelt condolenses to you all. I was a dental patient many years ago to this extraordinary woman. Karin was as beautiful inside as her glowing outside personality: exuding kindness in all she pursued. I can not imagine the cavern created in all your hearts. But know she loves her family immensely. I wish for you all: peace and love.☮️❤️🩹
Richard and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your Family and surround you all with peace. I am praying for you all.
Lita Naples Vincavage