Bethanie N. Orwig

Bethanie N. Orwig, 18 of Nemacolin, Pa., died Monday, May 10, 2010 unexpectedly. She was born January 7, 1992 in Baltimore, Md. a daughter of Frank D. and Sharon (Nicklow) Orwig, Jr. She attended the Carmichaels Area School District, where she enjoyed being a cheerleader and playing basketball, before moving to Florida and graduating from Cocoa High School. Bethanie had a special love for all animals, especially cats and dogs. She was a people person living life to its fullest. Bethanie could light up the darkest room with her smile and personality. She also loved playing and listening to music and helping with her dad's band, Radio Flyerz. Surviving in addition to her parents is her fiancé Alex Phillips of Nemacolin; two brothers, James "JR" A. Ridenour of Carmichaels and Damien C. Ridenour of Titusville, Fla.; paternal grandmother Lynn M. Foster of Carmichaels, paternal grandfather Frank D. Orwig, Sr. of Pittsburgh, Pa. and maternal grandmother Dixie R. McKahan of Greensboro, Pa. (Cabbage Flats). Also surviving is a niece Bella L. Ridenour and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Deceased are her paternal grandfather Ralph E. Foster and her maternal grandfathers, James Nicklow and Charles McKahan. Family and friends are welcomed Saturday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Sunday from 1 to 8 P.M. in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where funeral services will be held Monday, May 17, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Harold O. Kelley officiating. The family suggests donations may be made to: The Bethanie Orwig Memorial Fund c/o Woodforest National Bank, 405 Murtha Dr., Waynesburg, Pa. 15370.