Obituary of Alissa Karen Conahan Wright

Alissa Karen Conahan Wright, 30, of  Bear Creek Twp. was called home to be with the Lord on August 20,2020. Alissa was born on March 18,1990, in Kingston, Pa. She was the beloved daughter of Tammy Conahan, Bear Creek ,and the late Richard Conahan Jr. She was also the step daughter of Troy Johnson, Wilkes-Barre. Alissa leaves behind three sons: Dashawn Wright,10, Micheal Negron,5, and Leon Lindsey,2. She cherished her sons and spending her time with them. She believed that her boys were her greatest accomplishment in life.  Alissa had a truly beautiful soul and will be missed and remembered by all who knew and loved her.  Alissa was preceded in death by her father Richard, uncle John Schatzel, Alissa's favorite, and her paternal grandfather William Slabinski.  She is also survived by her paternal grandmother Tonette Schatzel, Bear Creek,  Maternal grandparents Jane and Richard Conahan Sr, Wilkes-Barre; sisters Haylee and Vanessa Gillispie, and a brother Shane all of  Swoyersville;  her cousin and best friend, Eric Conahan, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends and family may call on Saturday, August 29, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark Street, Plains.  Following CDC and state guidelines attendance will be limited and all attendees are  required to wear a mask to cover nose and mouth area. For directions to service or for online condolences, please visit www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com.