Cindy A. (Pillar) Chayka, 62, of Macungie, died Dec. 28, 2019, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Coaldale, she was a daughter of Veronica (Vrana) Pillar, of Coaldale and the late Frank X. Pillar.

She was a 1975 graduate of Panther Valley High School and a 1979 graduate of Marywood University. She worked as a registered dietitian at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, for 35 years. She was a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) and a certified diabetes educator (CDE).

She was happiest when surrounded by her loving friends and family and loved vacationing at the beach. She was a loving mother and daughter. She touched many lives and will be deeply missed by those who knew her.

She is survived by her mother; daughter, Annelise and son-in-law, Robert Derke, of Delaware; daughter, Allison, of Bethlehem; grandson, Christian Phelan, of Bethlehem and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by a sister, Bonnie Folk.

Memorials made be made in her name to St. Luke’s VNA.

Arrangements were made by the Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tamaqua.