Nelya Kovhankina Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Nelya Kovhankina of Clifton, New Jersey. Nelya passed away on August 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Nelya for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Nelya’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her spouse Anatoly Kovhankin; her children, Olga Kovgankina (Iurii Masalygin) and Sergiy Kovgankin (Tetiana); her grandchildren, Daniel and Emily Kate Kovgankin; and her siblings, Ludmila Mazina and Zinaida Kovaleva.
