Mrs. Pauline A. Chayka

November 23, 1923 - June 17, 2018

Mrs. Pauline A. Chayka, 94, of Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on Sunday June 17, 2018. Pauline was born November 23, 1923 in Savannah, NY; a daughter of the late Chester and Florence Blaisdell Whiffen. Pauline was an Auburn and Niles, NY resident for many years before relocating to Cortland in 2002 to be closer to family. She was a member of 2nd Baptist Church in Auburn and the Blessed Hope Home Church in Cortland before entering Cortland Park. At Cortland Park, she regularly attended the Sunday services there and enjoyed a weekly Bible study. She is survived by her children; Kathryn (Gary) Lyon of Cortland, Valleri (Ken) Mack of N. Carolina, Timothy (Judy) Chayka of San Diego, CA, and Leonard (Janis) Chayka of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Pauline is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one great great grandson, one sister in law, and many nieces and nephews. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband; Michael F. Chayka in June 2011; as well as by three sisters, three brothers, five sisters in law, and six brothers in law. We are thankful to Mom’s close, faithful friends. (You know who you are!). We are also extremely thankful for the wonderful, kind care Mom received from the staff (our second family) at Cortland Park Rehab & Nursing Center. You are much appreciated!! Thanks to you all!!! Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, NY. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com