Hope Diane Kotlarich
April 15, 1932 - October 22, 2020
Hope Diane Kotlarich of Charleston, SC passed away on October 22, 2020, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Charleston, SC. She was 88 years old. Daughter of the late Dorothy Herbst and Kenneth Wiley, Hope was born on April 15, 1932, in Queens, NY. Hope was the widow of Mark J Kotlarich Sr. She was predeceased by her two brothers Kenneth Wiley and Jerry Herbst and niece Linda Wiley. She is survived by one son, Mark J Kotlarich Jr. and a daughter in law Lynn Kotlarich, grandson Matthew Kotlarich and his wife Roberta (Bobi) Kotlarich, grandson Michael Kotlarich, great-grandson Ayden Kotlarich and great-granddaughter Hannah Pakatar, nieces Caroline Hoyne, Maryann Kotlarich, and Pamela Kendrick as well as nephews Jerry and Scott Herbst, Kenneth, Steven, and Ricky Wiley. Hope's extended family included several cousins and many grand nieces who loved her like a grandma. Hope lived her adult life in Ramsey, NJ, She served as the Ramsey NJ municipal tax collector for many years and she deeply enjoyed the respect and friendship of her coworkers. Cremation will take place at Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time. A gathering of the family will be held for a "Celebration of Life", at a future date not set. Contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities at 81 Gadsen St. Charleston, SC 29401.
Hope Diane Kotlarich of Charleston, SC passed away on October 22, 2020, at Roper Hospice Cottage in Charleston, SC. She was 88 years old. Daughter of the late Dorothy Herbst and Kenneth Wiley, Hope was born on April 15, 1932, in Queens, NY.... View Obituary & Service Information