Paul W. Aradine, age 97

Paul W. Aradine, a nearly life-long resident of Churchville, died in Madison, Wisconsin on April 23, 2007 at the age of 97. Paul was born in Bergen and moved to Churchville at age 10. He graduated as valedictorian of his class at Churchville High School and continued his education at the University of Rochester from which he received his PhD in Analytical Chemistry in 1936.

Dr. Aradine taught chemistry at the U of R for a short period before accepting, in 1938, a position as a chemist with Taylor Instrument Company (later part of Sybron). He continued to teach part-time in the U of R Extension Division. In 1951, Dr. Aradine became Chief Chemist, the position he held until his retirement in 1975. His work at Taylor covered that multitude of disciplines common to a laboratory serving a factory organization: materials analyses, plating, organic finishing, lubricating oils, inks, adhesives and processing tons of mercury. His career was highlighted by the development of improved methods of mercury processing and the creation of other materials, called Permacolors, for specialized applications. He was an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for over 50 years and held several offices in the Rochester Section, including treasurer and chairman.

Aradine was active in community activities. He was a life-long member of Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Churchville where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday school, and worked on numerous committees. He was active with the Churchville Chamber of Commerce and served on a building planning committee at Churchville-Chili Central School.

Paul met his future wife, Alberta Tupper, when he moved to Churchville (she lived across the street). They were married in June 1937 and shared 65 years of marriage. Paul's commitment and enjoyment of his family were central throughout his life.

Mr. Aradine was predeceased by his wife, Alberta; sister Bernice Aradine Pengelly; and brother Henry Aradine. He is survived by his daughter Carolyn Aradine of Wisconsin; son Richard (Janet) Aradine of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania; granddaughter Kristy Aradine (Vancouver, Washington); grandson Jeff (Diana) Aradine and three great-grandchildren (Tigard, Oregon); sister-in-law Peggy Aradine (Churchville); and several nieces and nephews and their children.

ALBION

•Crawford, Harold E., Age 78, formerly of the Holley and Kendall area, died May 8, 2007 at The Orleans County Nursing Home after a long illness. Harold worked at various farms throughout Holley and Kendall and was a 50 year Charter Member of the Fancher-Hulberton-Murray Fire Company. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Crawford of Holley; nieces and nephew; special friends, Gail, Lloyd and their family and many friends. He is predeceased by two brothers, Harry and James Crawford; two nephews, James and Randy Crawford.

Funeral Services were held May 11 at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, Holley. Interment, Sandy Creek Cemetery on May 12. Contributions can be made to the Fancher-Hulberton-Murray Fire Department in his memory.

BROCKPORT

•Asis, Patricia Ann (Vernile), May 5, 2007. Predeceased by her beloved mother in heaven, Stella. Survived by four children; Christopher Asis, Milan (Linh) Asis, Joshua (Megan) Asis, Chia "Chi Chi Bean" Asis; father Angelo Vernile; loving sisters Sandra and Stephanie Vernile; four grandchildren, Milan Jr., Jaeda, Javanni and Julian; nieces and nephews, Christa (Charles) Kendall, Jeremiah and Carissa Vernile.

A Celebration of her Life was held May 11 at First Bible Baptist Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

•Lavell, Thomas Leonard (Len), age 78, died May 6, 2007 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife Joan Magin of Spencerport; children, Thomas, Jeffrey, David and Patricia; brother Franklin; 12 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, including Jasper, his devoted Golden Retriever. Len was a John-Deere-loving farmer although he held several jobs in his younger years to provide for his growing family. In 1991, he retired from the Eastman Kodak Company after almost 28 years of service. Len was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 7707, Spencerport and the Western New York Two Cylinder Club.

A Memorial Mass was said May 12 at Nativity Church BVM, Brockport. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Con-tributions can be made to Lakeside Beikirch Care Center, 156 West Avenue, Brockport 14420 or Nativity BVM, Brockport 14420 in his memory.

•Williams, Kurt J., died June 9, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Aichel, of Brockport and by his father, John C. Williams of Falls Church, Virginia.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brockport at 1 p.m., May 18. Kurt Williams was a 1987 graduate of Brockport High School as well as a graduate of SUNY Brockport. At the time of his death in Washington, D.C., he was a senior software engineer with National Geographic's Digital Media.

Contributions can be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama, or to Alley Cat Allies, the National Feral Cat Network, 7920 Norfolk Avenue, Ste. 600, Bethesda, Maryland in his memory.