Karin C. Trotta, RN, BSN, DMD

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:

The Penn Care Center for Persons with Disabilities

The Allentown Rescue Mission