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Carol Hotchkiss Obituary

Carol Marie Hotchkiss, 80, of Whitehall, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late James O. and Dora E. (Bush) Clark. Carol was a graduate of Tyrone Area High School, Class of 1962 and Nursing School in Phillipsburg PA. She was employed as a registered nurse in the Progressive Coronary Care Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital from 1983 until her retirement. Carol was an enthusiastic reader, and enjoyed quilting, crafting, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. Survivors: Daughter, Laura L. Hotchkiss; Sons, David A. Clark and his wife, Rebecca, and Brian L. Hotchkiss and his wife, Anne; Siblings, James R. Clark and Cynthia Brinkman; Grandchildren, Ryan Clark and his wife, Jennifer, Christopher Clark and his wife, Heather, Andrew Clark, Alexander Hotchkiss, Briana Huggins and her husband, Jevante, and Kyler Fleming; 7 Great-Grandchildren; and several Nieces and Nephews. Services: Private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Carol Marie Hotchkiss, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 28, 2025.

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