Herbert Dale Pfingstler

Herbert Dale Pfingstler, 85, of 216 Columbus Street and formerly of the Elk Towers, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

He was born on July 27, 1939, in St. Marys at the St. Joseph’s Convent, son of the late Herbert F. and Bertha Meyer Pfingstler.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys Parochial Schools.  Dale was a hard worker and a loyal person; he was employed at St. Marys Pressed Metals where he retired after over fifty-five years of employment.

On January 13, 1961, at St. Leo’s Church in Ridgway, he married Mary Elizabeth “Micki” Flannigan, who preceded him in death on October 22, 2016.  They were married for over fifty years.

He is survived by his loving children:  Shelly Meier (David) of Bridgeville, Herbert Dale Pfingstler II (Donna) of St. Marys, Jude Pfingstler of St. Marys, and Adam Pfingstler (Heidi) of Ridgway; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Dale is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Winnie Engel, Eddie and Jane Flannigan, and Denny (late Patty) McMahon, along with his many nieces and nephews.

Dale was a past President of the Elk County Catholic (Christian) High School Athletic Association, and he spent countless hours on various projects at the school.  Later, he enjoyed volunteering in the cafeteria at the St. Marys Catholic Elementary School and then at ECCHS.  Dale was a loyal supporter of ECCHS sports and followed the ECCHS band.  Dale was a past member of the Knights of Columbus and for many years, he worked with his good friend Joe Hallinen putting up the beautiful old lantern Christmas lights around town.  He was a model railroad enthusiast since his early childhood and always had a wonderful train display every Christmas.  Dale was a kind and warm person, a fantastic storyteller, he had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed a good laugh.  He will be fondly remembered and profoundly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 9:30AM with Rev. Ignatius Camello, celebrating.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.