Leonard B. “Len” Smith, 74, of Germansville, died 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, he 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.

He 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 three years after his retirement. He was assistant football coach from 1974–2009 for the Tigers. He earned the title of 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. He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by stepsons, Justin Egner (Robyn), of New Ringgold, Brandon Egner, of New Castle, Col.: siblings, Keith H. (Esther), of Germansville, Cathy L. Schwartz (Jeff), of Germansville, Mark K. (Missy), of Lehighton; grandchildren, Greyson, Olivia.

He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Barbara A.

A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m. July 21, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with Pastor Rhonda Butz officiating. Family and friends may pay their respects 9:30-11 a.m. before the service. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice and/or NWLSD Baseball Team, c/o NWLSD Athletic Office and/or education fund for his grandchildren c/o Patricia M. Smith. All contributions can be sent to the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.