Newbern Smith

1909–1987 (age 78)

Businessman

Biography

Newbern Smith, born in 1909, was a businessman who shaped Drexel Hill with practical foresight and a steady work ethic. He combined shrewd judgment with a desire to give back, investing time and resources into the organizations that sustained his community.

People remember him for principled decision-making, for mentoring younger entrepreneurs, and for thinking beyond profit to the wellbeing of the neighborhood.

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