Obituary for Karl Morris Kotovsky

Karl Morris Kotovsky, age 67, of Southern Pines, died on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Penick Village in Southern Pines, NC. 

Born on February 28, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Karl was the son of the late Hymen and Mildred Schafer Kotovsky. 

In his younger years, Karl worked in the printing industry in Washington DC. In 1989 he suffered serious injuries in a skiing accident in Pennsylvania from which he would never fully recover.  

He moved to Pinehurst in the early 1990s to continue his recovery.  Karl was a dedicated volunteer at FirstHealth’s Moore Regional Hospital, winning numerous awards for his volunteer service, and was frequently seen at the FirstHealth Fitness Center.  Karl was an active member of First Baptist Church in Southern Pines.

Karl is survived by his son Scott Kotovsky and grandson Dominic of San Diego, CA; brother Dan Kotovsky, his wife Pam and their daughter Kate of Chester, NJ and his former wife Sharon Stank Kotovsky of Alexandria, VA.

The family will be hosting a celebration of life for Karl on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Southern Pines, NC. 

Online condolences may be offered at www.PinesFunerals.com

Powell Funeral Home is serving the Kotovsky family.

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