Helen “Dee Dee” Eichenlaub, 74, Mount Joy, passed away Saturday at Faithful Living in Denver, PA. She was born in Wurzburg, Germany, daughter of the late John and Helen (Aveni) McCulley. On Oct. 17, 1970, she married Kenneth R. Eichenlaub in Altoona and he preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2015.

She is survived by her three children: Cindi (Jeff) Lemen, Robin and Ralph Eichenlaub; and her cherished grandson, Jamie (Kendra) Lemen, who knew her as “Nana.”

Helen was a lunch aid and was lovingly known as Mrs. E by thousands of kids at Farmdale Elementary School.

She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

Over the years she enjoyed crafting, playing Bingo and cards, gardening, cooking, baking, holiday decorating and watching The Young and the Restless.

Friends will be received from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 in the Santella Funeral Home, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Helen can be made to Centerville Pet Rescue 237 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603