Patricia LaVanture of Medford Lakes, NJ passed away peacefully on Nov. 8th, She was 80. Patricia attended Pierce Business College and worked as a legal secretary. She also spent many years working as a secretary for her husbands business. Patricia was a long time member of the Medford Lakes Country Club. She was an organist at St. Mary of the Lakes Church and Our Lady Good Counsel in Moorestown. Patricia was an avid golfer and wonderful dancer, even teaching dance and twirling. Most of all, she was a devoted mother and grandmother. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband George. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Fred) Heinkel of Medford, Laura (Steve) Litz of Cherry Hill; grandchildren, Dan (Morgan), Matt (Melanie), Caitlin, Sean, and Pia (Jeff); great-grandchildren Aviv and Stav; sister, Anne Skuder and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 13th at 11:00am at St. Mary of the Lakes Church, 40 Jackson Rd., Medford, NJ 08055. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Patricias name may be made to the Alzheimers Association, www.alz.org Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lechnerfuneralhome.com