KOVANIS NINA M. (LONIERO) Passed away, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at home, after a struggle with cancer, of Carnegie, age 65. Nina was a beloved teacher at Crafton Elementary School, retiring in 2013, after many years of doing what she loved to do, surrounded by coworkers who became a second family to her. She also loved the beach and would go as often as she could, though she hardly got her toes wet! The hot sand and cool breezes were enough. Nina was happy to be a grandma to John; mom to Marisa and Jimmy; and most especially wife to Jim. She will be missed by so many. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lillian (Bonfili) and John Loniero; and baby sister, Maria Loniero; niece, Toni Loniero; and nephew, Joseph Loniero. She is survived by husband, Jim Kovanis; daughter, Marisa (Kovanis) and Mark Di Bello; son, Jimmy Kovanis; grandson, John Di Bello; siblings, Joan Pandolph, Anthony (Kay) Loniero, Eugene (Joan) Loniero, Lisa (Zane) Miles; 16 nieces and nephews; and many cousins. Friends received at the BAGNATO FUNERAL HOME, Jefferson St., Carnegie, Sat. 6-8 p.m. Sun. 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Mon. 10 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb