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Leonard B. "Len" Smith, 74, of Germansville, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli. He was the husband of Patricia M. (Sterner) Smith, to whom he was married 35 years.
Born in Palmerton, April 8, 1951, Len was the son of the late Henry H. and Fern I. (Klotz) Smith. He was a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School in the Class of 1969 and East Stroudsburg University with a Master of Education degree. Len was a health and physical education teacher at Northwestern Lehigh High School for 37 years before retiring in 2011. During his tenure, he was the head baseball coach from 1982 – 2015 and continued to volunteer for the following 3 years after his retirement. He was assistant football coach from 1974 – 2009 for the Tigers. Len earned the title Colonial League Coach of the Year in Baseball in 2001.
He was a member of the Goodwill Fire Co., Germansville, the Heidelberg Game Association, and Lodge #204, United American Mechanics. Len was of the Christian faith.
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Pat; stepsons, Justin Egner (Robyn) of New Ringgold, Brandon Egner of New Castle, Colo.; siblings, Keith H. Smith (Esther) of Germansville, Cathy L. Schwartz (Jeff) of Germansville, Mark K. Smith (Missy) of Lehighton; grandchildren Greyson, Olivia; predeceased by a sister-in-law, Barbara A. Smith.
Service: A celebration of Len's life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville, with Pastor Rhonda Butz officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday prior to the service. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice and/or NWLSD Baseball Team in c/o NWLSD Athletic Office and/or Education Fund for his Grandchildren in c/o Patricia M. Smith. All contributions can be sent to the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
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Bettemae Weiss
Yesterday
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David Leiby
July 10, 2025
Leonard was an important role model for me...its a sad day for nwhs football and baseball...heaven awaits a ledgend
Karen/Mark Bateman
July 9, 2025
Pat, so sorry for your loss! So happy for Len as he is with our Father. Karen and Mark Bateman
Terry Sell
July 8, 2025
May God bless Leonard and his family. We graduated together in high school. A great friend and person. We knew each other as young kids. Played little league together and were in Boy Scouts. Had lots of good times. I remember Leonard was a great Baseball player on the H.S. Team. He was our leading hitter on the team in 1969. It carried over as a great baseball coach for so many years. God be with you and rest in peace.
Robert Fink
July 6, 2025
Len was a good guy. Many memories with him a lifetime ago. We played baseball together when we were kids. He lived with us on several occasions. Fond memories. He will be missed. My condolences and prayers for the family.
Kevin Dugan
July 3, 2025
I have very fond memories of him letting me sit at the scorer’s table and help him run the scoreboard during my brother’s varsity basketball games. Cherry Nibs were his favorite halftime snack from the concession stand. He will be missed.
Faye Billig
July 3, 2025
Pat n family ,he’s at peace.
Deanne Snyder
July 3, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Sending you love, hugs and prayers, Pat. Len will surely be missed.
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