Obituary of William S. Whiting

William "The Baker" Whiting September 4, 2012 William S. Whiting, 93 of Harveys Lake passes away on Tuesday at home after a lengthily illness. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Arthur and Jenny Seeley Whiting. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement he was a baker for many companies, especially Royal Bakery. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Zelma Thompson, his children Zelma Mae Shotwell, Harry Whiting, William Whiting and grandson Loren Shotwell; also six brothers and sisters. Surviving is his companion of thirty years Patsy Honeywell his best buddy Aaron "Moe" Honeywell and Michael Honeywell; grandchildren Carl Shotwell, Jr., Edna Mae, Shirley, Kenny; brother, Arthur Whiting; sisters, Peggy Keefer and Pearl Stasko. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM in the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne with Rev. James Quinn officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Park, West Wyoming. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made to the SPCA 524 E. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.