{"id":3313,"date":"2026-10-07T14:02:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T18:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independence.patownship.org\/?page_id=3313"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T19:25:52","slug":"war-memorial-gazebo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/independence.patownship.org\/?page_id=3313","title":{"rendered":"War Memorial Gazebo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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View Dedication Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Independence Township War Memorial Gazebo was created as a lasting tribute to the men and women who have served our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vision for the gazebo began when Independence Township applied for and was awarded a $25,000 American Spirit Grant through the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency<\/strong>, created to help commemorate America\u2019s 250th Birthday. With a six percent Township match, the project moved forward in partnership with Bert C. Sider\u2019s American Legion Post #643<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built over the Township\u2019s existing War Memorial, the gazebo provides a beautiful place for reflection, remembrance and community gatherings for generations to come. More than just a structure, the gazebo stands as a permanent reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served our nation and provides a place where future generations can gather, remember and honor their legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Community Effort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The War Memorial Gazebo was made possible through the generosity and support of local businesses, organizations, families, individuals, volunteers and community supporters<\/strong> who believed in the vision and helped bring it to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every contribution became part of something larger – a lasting tribute to the men and women who served our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gazebo belongs to the entire community.<\/strong> It is a lasting example of what can be accomplished when people come together for a purpose greater than themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THOMAS JENNINGS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chairman Supervisor, <\/em>
Independence Township<\/em>

An ambitious vision became a reality through persistence, generosity and community support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership & Fundraising<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the earliest stages of the project, Chairman Supervisor Thomas Jennings championed the vision for the War Memorial Gazebo and led the fundraising effort that helped make it possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He devoted countless hours to reaching out to businesses, organizations, families and individuals, sharing the vision and asking others to believe in what the gazebo could become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His persistence and personal commitment helped turn an ambitious idea into a lasting community tribute.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Corporate Sponsors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Range Resources
Breezy Heights
PA American Water
Washington Financial
Harshman CE Group
Jeffrey Associates
Blues Tree Service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alex E. Paris Contracting Co.
Little A Town Arena
Huston Security Services
Cedar Grove Land Dev.
Stephenson Equipment, Inc.
Elemental Shelter Solutions
Brownlee Lumber & Supply<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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R&K Disposal Inc
Cypher & Cypher
Woltz & Wind Ford
Energy Transfer
G & D Erectors, Inc.
Adam Lewis Trucking
Sweat Law Offices<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Farner Fire
A.G. Bevec, Inc.
CASE Power & Equipment
Scott’s Locksmith
Animal Control Services
AP Metal Sales LLC
Gasbarro Insurance
Scott’s Heating & Cooling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Individual & Family Sponsors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AJ and Stella Cindrich Family<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Donovan, In honor of Orrin G. Miller,
U.S. Army Air Forces, WWII, MIA\/KIA,
Recipient 2 Purple Hearts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesse \u201cDan\u201d Eakin & Family, in honor of
Staff Sgt. Jesse William \u201cBill\u201d Eakin,
U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fusarelli, Takah, & Tarolli Families,
in honor of
SSG John A. Fusarelli, US Army<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Magon Family, in honor of
Staff Sergeant Raymond J. Magon,
U.S. Army, WWII<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerome & Colleen Stefkovich,
in memory of
Staff Sgt. Albert P. Stefkovich<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stefkovich Funeral Home,
in honor of
Corporal Daniel Dunmore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alan & Lori Midler, in honor of
Mike Yolch Jr.,
U.S. Army National Guard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom and Rosemary Jennings, in honor of
Master Sgt. Kyle Birch, U.S. Air Force
& Elaine Birch, U.S. Air Force<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Mucci & Terri Schubenski & Families,
in honor of
their Father, Private Levio Mucci, WWII<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sons Joseph & Ronald, honoring their father,
Dominic S. Mambu for his U.S. Naval service
during WWII<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Schubenski Family, in honor of
Sgt. William “Willie” Schubenski,
Korean War<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bruner Family, in honor of
Specialist Kenneth Bruner, U.S. Army<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cecchini, Midler & Clarkson Families, in honor of
Corporal Lee Cecchini, U.S. Army WWII<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Dedication Ceremony Photos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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