Elizabeth M. Patschke

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Patschke, 94, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2015 in the Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on July 8th, 1921 in Schuykill Haven, a daughter of the late Walter Stanley and Sophie Hartz Mintz. Elizabeth was the wife of the late James B. Patschke who passed away February 11th, 2004. Mrs. Patschke was retired from Hershey Chocolate where she worked in Molding. She loved playing cards, bingo, puzzles and spending time with her family. She worshiped in the Protestant faith. Surviving is her son: Bruce, husband of Brenda Patschke, Mount Holly Springs, PA; daughter: Brenda M. Gardner of Lebanon; eight grandchildren: LeAnn Tough; Kathleen Patschke; Jonathan Patschke; Todd Houser; Robert Houser; Beth Ann Weary; James Gardner; Korey Gardner; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; son in law: Ernest Miller of Fredericksburg; daughter in law: Debra Patschke of Palmyra. Elizabeth was predeceased by a daughter: Dorothy L. Miller; son: Leroy Patschke; grandson: Brian Houser; brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be held in the Rohland Funeral Home Inc. 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA., 17042 on Friday, September 18th, 2015 at 10:00AM. A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM and Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park. Contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the American Cancer Society Lebanon County Unit, 855 Tuck Street, Suite 2, Lebanon, PA, 17042.