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B6 Monday, November 16, 2009 The Intelligencer To Place a Classified Ad Call 1-866-938-3010 www.intelllgenceronline.com Student leaders come together Pennridge High School hosted 800 students from around the state. BY HILARY BENTMAN STAFF WIUTER Eight hundred screaming, hollering teenagers packed the auditorium. The music was pumping, the lights blaring, and at the front, near the stage, a large mass of kids was jumping'to the beat. If you didn't know any better, you'd think this was a concert, not a statewide conference of student council representatives. But the members of the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils are a rambunctious group and they brought that energy to Pennridge High School, which won a competitive bid to host the three-day 2009 conference, which concluded on Saturday.

More than 160 middle and high schools from across the state were represented by their student government leaders. The conference is student- planned and student-run. Pennridge seniors Abby Case, 18, Zach Costa, 17, and Dylan Van Arsdale, 17, co- chaired the event, the theme of which was Celebrity Councils. "It brings everyone together. We come together as a state," said Costa.

The 800 teens were housed with families throughout the area. They were accompanied by 300 faculty advisers from the schools. Over the course of three days, students spent time in workshops learning about leadership and networking, forged new friendships, and participated in iViini-THON, a three- hour dance to raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund, which fights childhood cancer at Penn State Hershey iVledical Center. Each year, PASC selects a charity to support. The Four Diamonds Fund was the 2009 choice.

PASC's mission "is to offer year-round opportunities to develop and apply leadership and life skills for middle level and high school students throughout Pennsylvania," according to its Web site. The organization recognizes individuals and their schools, promotes community service, networking and idea sharing. Several conferences and workshops are held for students throughout the year. Even though come from all corners of Pennsylvania, from Richboro to Altoona, Perkasie to Grove City, they have much in common. Matt Walsh, 17, of Abington Heights High School in Lackawanna County, voiced a recurring problem "school participation and getting (people) involved," he said.

Jeff Daye, a student at North Allegheny Senior High School near Pittsburgh, says there are often problems with the "cliqueness" factor. "You try to create a student environment that's unified," said the 16-year-old, who was hanging out at the conference with Rachel Lloyd, a 17-year- old from Pocono Mountain West High School. Even though they live five hours, and more than 300 miles apart, the two have become good friends through PASC. The conference also gave students a chance to share ideas for events and fundraisers they can take back to their home schools. At closing ceremonies, Pennridge senior Abby Case, who serves as the 2009 PASC state president, encouraged the students to get involved in their communities, expand their networks and keep friendships going.

"(PASC) has given me the desire to always strive for more," she said. Hilary Bentman can be reached at 215-S38-6380 or OBITUARIES To inquire about paid obituaries, death notices or in memoriam, call the classified department at 215-949-4196 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

To fax, dial 215-259-0603; e-mail Deadline for obituaries and death notices is 4 p.m., one day prior to publication. In Memoriam must be received one week prior to date of publication. Harry M. Deckman Sr. Harry M.

Deckman a longtime resident of Warminster, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. He was 85. Born June 11, 1924, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Jasper W. and Lena (Sweezey) Deckman.

At an earlier age, he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians to play baseball, but was drafted by the U.S. Army to serve his country in World War II. He remained a baseball fan, always for the Phillies. He enjoyed puzzles, fishing, bingo and his trips to the casinos. He was the beloved husband of the late Violet (Reimel) Deckman; dear father of Gloria Boyer (late Harold) of Norristown, Dorothy Jamison (late Leon) of Warminster, Virginia Miller (Bill) of Hatboro, Harry Deckman Jr (Eva) of Warminster, and Marion Steglich (Bill) of Warminster Also surviving are IS grandchildren; 25 grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren on the way.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Decker Funeral Home, 216 York Road, Warminster, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and again from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service.

Interment will be in Hatboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial Honor Program, National Processional P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, in memory of Mr. Deckman. Decker Funeral Home, Vfarminster wmv.deckerfuneraUiome.com Earl C.

Houseworth Earl C. Houseworth of Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, formerly of Upper Black Eddy, died Friday, Nov 13, 2009, in the Manor He was 89. He was born Sept. 5,1920, in Upper Black Eddy, a son of the late Harry and Sadie Moninghoff Houseworth. Earl had three main priorities in his life; his family, his work ethic and his countty His family was his first priority and he and his twin brother, Ii-vin, built their homes side by side in Upper Black Eddy on their father's land surrounded by their parents and four of their siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Edith E. Strouse; three children, Judy Weierbach of Perkasie, Ronald I. Houseworth of Palmyra, and Barbara Koch of Sellersville. His grandchildren include Sharon, Aaron, Daniel, Steven and Sara. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Evelyn Richardson, Verna Ullman, Margie Ulmer and Betty Harr He was preceded in death by his twin, Irvin and older brother, Dale Houseworth.

Earl taught all of his kids and grandkids how to drive stick shift and made sure they could change the oil and check the tires before they could take the car Earl was a hard worker and had worked for more than 40 years in the Milford Mill of Riegel Paper Co. as a color boss. He also worked as a school bus driver for Palisades School District and during summer school vacation he worked on the roads for Bridgeton Township. In his earlier years while working at Riegel, he also delivered coal for his uncle, Raymond Moninghoff, in Riegelsville, and in the 1950s, he made hay with his brothers- in-law, Margin Stout in Pittstown, N.J., and Harold Strouse in Everittstown, N.J. After his retirement from Riegel, Earl and Irvin delivered candy for LeRoi candies in Upper Black Eddy Earl was proud of his country and was a U.S.

Army veteran of World War II, serving in the chemical corps in Guadal Canal, South Pacific. He was a member of Frenchtown American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also proud to be one of the founders of Bridgetown Township Sportsman's Association where he was the groundskeeper for decades and was honored by having the building, Houseworth Hall, named after him. He was an avid hunter and was known in the area for his gunsmithing talents and for being an expert marksman. Earl was never without a beloved hunting beagle.

He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Riegelsville. He loved playing his guitar and harmonica and reading, especially about World War II. In celebration of his life, his family requests that you toast Earl with a cup of coffee and cookies. Graveside services in Riegelsville Union Cemetery will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, Nov 20. There will be no calling hours. Robert W. Snyder Funeral Home, Riegelsville Charles F. Kerner Sr.

Charles Kerner Sr of New Britain died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem. He was 92. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Koch Kerner.

Born and raised in Reading, Mr Kerner was the son of the late Franklin and Florence Krick Kerner and brother of the late Walter Kerner Mr Kerner was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army's Company 25th Medical Battalion as a ward attendant who was deployed to Japan in September 1946 for the post-war occupation following World War II. He returned to Reading after his discharge to resume his profession as a journeyman tool and die machinist. He then eventually moved into the Central Bucks Area in 1951 for career promotional opportunities. In 1955, he moved to and settled in New Britain Borough.

During his lengthy tenure at Eastern Rotocraft Corp. he lead, taught, and helped develop many al technical school students while serving their machinist apprenticeship program under his guidance. Charles was extremely mechanically inclined, as his profession and hobby interests often overlapped. He thrived on the many challenges of fixing things to help a friend, neighbor or family member. He also enjoyed bird watching, working in his yard, gardening, and was an avid reader Along with his wife, he could be seen for many years participating on election days while volunteering as an election official in his community.

Mr Kerner is survived by his loving son, Charles Kerner Jr, and his wife, Maureen, of Quakertown; his brother, Leroy Kerner of Bernville, and four nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, until his funeral service at 10 a.m. at Joseph A.

Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Washington, N.J. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, New Britain www.fluehr.com Verna Carr Verna Carr of Doylestown died Sunday, Nov 15, 2009, in Neshaminy Manor She was97. She was the wife of the late Paul Singley and the late Frank Carr Born Aug. 21, 1912, in Sheppton, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Sarah (Hoffman) Lorah. Verna is survived by her four daughters, Joyce Lindenmuth (Harvy) of Doylestown, Iva Stinson (the late Robert) of Sellersville, Carole Atlee (Ronald) of Warminster and Judy Laukaitis (the late Noel) of Ardsley; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was the sister of Robert and Donald Lorah, both of Philadelphia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Scanlin Funeral Home, 175 East Butler Ave. (Route 202), Chalfont, where the viewing will begin at 10 a.m.

Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Neshaminy Manor, 1660 Fasten Road, Warrington, PA 18976. Scanlin Funeral Home, Chalfont www.scanlinfuneralhome. com Lt. Col.

Frederick W. Kulicke Jr. Lt. Col. Frederick W.

Kulicke Jr, retired, of Horsham for the past 23 years, formerly of Newtown, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Springhouse Estates. He was 91. He was the husband of Lynne Kulicke and previously the husband of the late Ruth Kuhcke. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Frederick and Florence Kulicke.

Frederick was the retired cofounder and CEO of Kulicke Soffa Industries of Foil Washington, which was founded in Philadelphia in 1951. He also was the co-founder of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute in Mountain View, Calif. Lt. Col. Frederick W.

Kulicke Jr was proud to have sei-ved in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired lieutenant colonel and was honored with receiving the Bronze Star and the Croix de Guerre. He served as company commander during the Normandy Invasion and was "on the beach" on D-Day. Frederick then was the 304th battalion commander with the 79th Infantry Division until his retirement in 1964.

In addition to his wife, Frederick is survived by a son, Scott KuUcke of Narberth, and four stepdaughters, Charlene Gallen of New Britain, Sandra Austin of Warrington, Cynthia remained active and independent to the end, eiyoying going to the Central Bucks YMCA. She was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, and former bowler, participating for many years in leagues in Doylestown and New Britain. She was a faithful worshipper at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Doylestown. She is survived by her children, Michael Starner and his wife, Cherie, of Chalfont, Bob Starner and his wife, Marylou, of Downingtown, and Vicki Powell and her husband, Chuck, of New Port Richey, her eight grandchildren, Anthony, Christopher, Jennie, Ali, Felicia, Jordan, Jared and Jacob; and her sister-in-law, Elaine (Starner) Kelly of North Wales. Friends are invited to call on the family from 10 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov 18, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Doylestown, followed by a funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mickey's name to Doylestown Hospital Cancer Center, 595 W. State Doylestown, PA 18901. McKevitt of Chalfont, and Lynne Lingo of New Britain. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren.

In addition to his first wife, Frederick was preceded in death by a son, Frederick W. Ill, U.S. Army second lieutenant, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War, in February 1969. Private services and interment in West Laurel Hill Cemetei-y with military honors will be held privately A public celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kulicke Fund, Pepper Hamilton, 3000 Two Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Condolences to the family may be made at the funeral home Web site below. Shelly Funeral Home, Warrington www.shellyfuneralhomes.com Susan K. Longacre Susan K. Longacre died Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009, at Fox Subacute at Clara Burke in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. She was 64.

Born in Elgin, 111., she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Dorothy (Jungnickle) Harris. She is survived by son Derek and Kim Longacre of Perkiomenville, Pa. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 612 Main Red Hill, Pa.

Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan's name to the American Cancer Society, PO. Box 75, Pennsburg, PA 18073. Monaghan Funeral Home, Red Hill, Pa. John A.

Rumpf John A. Rumpf, formerly of Willow Grove, passed away Saturday, Nov 7, 2009, at his residence in Jacksonville, Fla. John was born May 10, 1920. He was a World War II veteran. John was the proprietor of John Rumpf Plumbing Heating.

He was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of the Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Co. He is survived by his six children, 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Nov 22, at Chalfont United Methodist Church, 11 Meadowbrook Lane, Chalfont. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of John Rumpf to Willow Grove Fire 227 Davisville.Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Marietta E. Starner Patriarch Pavie 'Gidget' Director Paxil Wendkos, 84 LOS ANGELES (AP) Paul Wendkos, who directed over 100 films and television shows during a 50-year career, including the 1959 surf movie "Gidget," has died. He was 84. Family spokeswoman C. Christie Craig says Wendkos died Thursday in Malibu of a lung infection that followed a stroke.

"Gidget," starring Sandra Dee as an all-American surfer girl, was a hit and led to two sequels for Wendkos. His other films include the 1957 drama "The Burglar," starring Jayne Mansfield, and 1969's "Guns of the Magnificent Seven." For television, he directed series such as "The Rifleman" and "Hawaii Five-O." His made- for-TV movies include "The Legend of Lizzie Borden" and "The Ordeal of Patty Hearst." Wendkos is survived by his wife Lin Bolen, a former NBC television producer, his son Jordan Wendkos, a granddaughter, niece and nephews. Marietta E. "Mickey" Starner passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Doylestown Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

She was 80. Mickey was the wife of the late Bob Starner Born and raised in Philadelphia and Fort Washington, daughter of the late Etta Worrell, Mickey was employed as a secretary and receptionist for many years at Standard Pressed Steel in Lansdale, and later at Eastern Rotorcraft in Doylestown. In the mid-70s, Mickey and Bob owned and operated The Big Dipper family restaurant in Doylestown. Mickey celebrated her 80th birthday in October, and BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) Patriarch Pavle, who led Serbia's Christian Orthodox Church through its post-Communist revival and the turbulent 1990s marked by ethnic conflicts in the Balkans, died Sunday. He was 95.

Pavle, who took over the church in 1990, has been hospitalized for months. He had heart and lung problems. The church said he died of cardiac arrest. Bells tolled from Serbian churches after the news of Pavle's death and the state-run television aired documentaries about his life. A respected theologian and linguist also known for personal humility and modesty, Pavle took over the dominant Serbian church just as the collapse of communism ended years of state policy of repressing religion.

He also headed the church during the turbulent years of the Balkan wars in the 1990s and the collapse of former President Slobodan Milosevic's regime in 2000. President Boris Tadic said Patriarch Pavle's death is a "huge loss" for the nation. Tadic said Pavle was ''one of those people who by their very existence bring together the entire nation. "His departure is my personal loss too," Tadic said, explaining he had often consulted with the patriarch about crucial national decisions. Tadic added that Patriarch Pavle was respected worldwide by both the Orthodox Christian churches and the pope..