Leonard (Len) Morawski, 84, formerly of Lansdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 23, 2025, at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA.
Born in Philadelphia, Len graduated from North Catholic High School. He went on to work for Philadelphia Electric Company for nearly three decades and then for Merck Sharp and Dohme. While at Merck, he became an active member of the company’s cycling group and successfully completed events such as the MS City to Shore and Bike New York on multiple occasions. In his 70s, he joined the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club, hiking hundreds of miles over several years, forging lasting friendships along the way and nearly completing the entire Appalachian Trail.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn, his son Michael (Shaaron), his brother Paul, his sister Carol Brane (Richard), and his nieces, Patti Luck (Bob), Donna Brane, and Cheri Mosier (Jim). He dearly loved his granddaughter Zoe.
A celebration of life will be held for friends and family. For additional details, please contact his son Michael at mmorawski25@outlook.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club or Friends of the Delaware Canal.
I remember several long, difficult hikes and Len always kept going.
I remember Len doing solo AT hikes with only minimal supplies.
I remember Len’s generosity in giving gifs and tickets on AMC hikes.
His positive attitude and gentle personality are his legacy.
I was lucky to hike with Len on many occasions with the AMC. Len was low key and humble in talking about all the hikes he had done and generously gave advice about becoming a better hiker when asked. He wasn’t one to boast about his skills and I was always amazed to see where all his travels took him. Len you were a great person to hike with. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with me. I will miss you.
Rest in Peace.
Linda Watsula.
I will always treasure the wonderful and memorial times I spent with Len. I am sorry I did not meet him sooner and travel on the Appalachian Trail with him. We shared many walks along the Delaware Canal. Also we met at local places for lunch and dinner. He was always a pleasure to be around.
Len was always a true gentle man. Soft spoken, downplayed his own remarkable achievements, kind and generous. We will miss you.
Susan
I recall when I met Len on an AMC hike, he intended to hike all 365 days that year. What an incredible aspiration, and what I fine person I found him to be! His AMC family will miss him. Condolences to Len’s family and friends. Tammy Brown
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Len, my dear friend Turtle 77. We spent ten years hiking the Appalachian Trail with the Appalachian Mountain Club, sharing stories, meals, and countless memories. He gave me my trail name, Flash, a treasure I’ll always carry. Len’s warmth and wisdom made every journey special. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest in peace,
Turtle 77.
Rand
Memories of Backpacking and Hiking with Len on the AT. Always an excellent and cheerful companion.
Adrian.
Miles of Smiles, car shuttles and drop-offs, resupply, can of coke, lost tooth brush, found tooth brush, apples on fence posts……half gallon of ice cream gets an escort into camp!!!
Tip my hat to you Turtle / Len 77!!
Froggy / Barb