Helen, 86, passed away on May 8, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 22, 1927 in Altoona to the late Bernadine (Wert) and George A. Cogan. She was raised by George and the late Dorothy Cogan. She was married to the late Frederick Pfingstl for 57 years until his passing in 2008. Helen worked as a seamstress in several mills until retirement in 1992. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid bowler, loved dancing, camping, traveling and casinos. She is predeceased by brothers George and Paul.

Survivors: Son George Pfingstl and wife Cheryl; daughter Cathy Stelmack and husband Carl; sisters Doris and husband Ronald, Jane, Patricia, and Rose; brother John and wife Virginia; sister-in-law Elsie Zellers; grandchildren Adam, Abby, Heather, and Jeana; great grandchildren Aidan, Lily, Benjamin, and Everleigh; nieces; nephews; and many other loving family and friends.

Services: Viewing Saturday, May 17, 9:30 till time of service at 10:30, both at Weber Funeral Home, 1619 W. Hamilton St, Allentown. Interment at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown, to follow.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dream Come True, P.O. Box 21167, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.