Elaine Chinkivich, 63, of Auburn, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 29, following a long battle with Cancer. Elaine was a life resident of the Auburn area, the daughter of George and Helen Dushatinski Chinkivich. She was a graduate of Central High School, and had been employed by R.C.I.L.. She is survived by her mother Helen Chinkivich, her twin Lorraine (Richard) Spafford of Auburn, and sisters Gloria (Dan) Stephens of South Carolina and Janet (Joseph) Quinn of Candor, NY. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Amy, Douglas (Karen), Greg (Nicole), Ann (Gary), and Sue (Ed), three grandnieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her father George in 1993. Memorial services are planned for the summer. There are no calling hours. Contributions in her memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society, or the Finger Lakes SPCA. Read Elaine Chinkivich's Obituary and Guestbook on www.plisfuneralhome.com.