New Cumberland in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jon F. Lafaver
June 9, 1935 - November 17, 2016
| | 2019 Path of Leadership Award | |
Jon F. LaFaver, lifelong resident of New Cumberland, was well known for serving as member and president of the West Shore School Board 1970-80s. He was a man of impeccable character and was driven by a sense of community service. In everything he did, Jon personified and embraced the school district's motto of "Excellence."
LaFaver was Solicitor for New Cumberland Borough and was a partner in the law firm of Stone, LaFaver and Shekletski. In 1975, he spearheaded the Bicentennial Benjamin House Project and is a founding father of the The Benjamin Library, dedicated July 4, 1976. He also served on the Library Board.
Jon was an outstanding community leader and has been awarded a place on The Path of Leadership in The Peiffer Memorial Arboretum and Nature Preserve, August 4, 2019.
"With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand." Psalm 78:72
Erected 2019 by The Peiffer Memorial Arboretum and Nature Preserve.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.
Location. 40° 13.165′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Gerald S. Brinton (a few steps from this marker); Maxine Bixler (a few steps from this marker); David L. Danner (a few steps from this marker); John (Jack) R. Murray (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy "DJ" Landis (within shouting distance of this
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