Gary Henry Kotarski, age 77, of Campton, KY passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the KY River Medical Center in Jackson, KY after a long illness.  He was born August 12, 1949, in Jersey City, NJ and was the son of the late Henry John Kotarski and Doreen Wiedemeyer Kotarski of Jersey City, NJ.

He was a Untied States Army Veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War.  After graduating Tom’s River High School, NJ he worked at Johnson and Johnson Labradors before moving to Kentucky where he studied general Chemistry at the University of Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife: Dora Susan Campbell Kotarski of Campton, KY.  One son:  Joshua Kotarski of Las Vegas, NV.   His is also survived by a host of friends and acquaintances.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Rogers Church of God, Rogers, KY at a later date which will be announced.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.