Helen B. Patches , 91 of Myerstown passed away in Celebration of Life Villa, Lebanon on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was born in Lebanon on January 31, 1933, a daughter of the late Theodore and Agnes (Janesco) Bartal. Helen was the wife of the late Harvey J. Patches. Mrs. Patches was retired from Wernersville State Hospital where she worked in food service for 13 years. She was a member of the Elias United Church of Christ in Newmanstown. Surviving are her children: Bruce Laucks (Lisa) of Fredericksburg; Gary Laucks (Bonita Steiner) of Robesonia; Donald Laucks (Doris) of Myerstown; Deborah Hess (Thomas) of Newmanstown and Judy Campodonico of Birmingham, AL; thirteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her daughter Susan Laucks and siblings: Andrew, Edward, Richard, Albert Bartal and Mary Eisenbise. A Memorial Service will be held in Elias United Church of Christ 9 N. Sheridan Rd. Newmanstown, PA, 17073 on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to her church.