William Whitney "Bill" of Old Forge, New York, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 after a long illness. . Beloved brother of Lance (Patricia) Whitney and Fredericka (David) Cormier. He was predeceased by his parents William G. Whitney and Susan Yost and his sister Valerie A. Couture. He was a graduate of Old Forge High School and St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Bill's wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all. A gathering of family and friends will take place at a later date in Old Forge, New York.