Cynthia Helene Helsel Reif, 56, of Ft. Worth, Texas lost her long and courageous fight with cancer on January 16, 2014. Raised in Altoona, she married her best friend, George J. Reif II, on August 28, 1976. They later relocated to Florida for 28 years before settling in Texas. Cyndi was a blessing to everyone she came in contact with. She enriched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know and love her. Cyndi is survived by her husband; George J. Reif II, son and his wife; Yvonne and George J. Reif III, sister and brother-in-law; Linda and Chuck Strobert, brother; Jack Helsel and wife, mother and father-in-law; Gloria and George J. Reif I, sister and brother-in-law; Nancy and David Parvinski, sister and brother-in-law; Deborah and Russ Jones, niece and her husband; Kelly and Todd Miller, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; Herbert and Delores Strohman. She will be greatly missed by everyone. Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061