Steven A. Cotlar

Steven A. Cotlar of Doylestown, PA passed unexpectedly on February 10, 2026 at the age of 83. 

Steven was the beloved husband of Sandra D. Cotlar, loving father of Andrew Cotlar, adoring grandfather of Joshua and Daniel, and devoted brother of Kenneth Cotlar. 

Steve was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Warminster, Pennsylvania. He was a proud Penn State graduate and obtained his JD from the Dickinson School of Law in 1969. Steve served initially as a clerk to then-County Judge Edmund V. Ludwig before entering private practice. 

Steve’s commitment to social justice and equity was second to none, being one of the few attorneys who, early on, would take on cases alleging race and sex discrimination in employment, or fight the Vietnam War draft. 

Steve’s unshakable integrity and knowledge of the law has been an inspiration to his family, to his colleagues and to the hundreds of clients of all walks of life who have benefited from his wise counsel. 

Steve loved exercise, walks in the woods, classical music and spending time with family. 

Services and interment are private. A celebration of Steven's life will be held in the future. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lenape Chamber Ensemble (lenapechamberensemble.org).

Arrangements by Joseph Levine & Sons - www.levinefuneral.com