Mattis Resignation Outlines Hazards for Successor
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis filed a resignation letter that warned of risks to U S strategy if alliances fray and allies are disrespected. The letter suggests the next defense secretary must navigate tensions in Syria Afghanistan and the Korean peninsula amid President Trump’s foreign policy approach.
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Barack Obama
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CareerLink to observe Christmas and New Year holidays
The PA CareerLink Lawrence County at 102 Margaret St will be closed Monday and Tuesday for Christmas. Regular hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. resume Wednesday. The Unemployment Courtesy Phone closes Monday and Tuesday. Office closes 12:30 p.m. Dec 31 and Jan 1 for New Year’s Day. regular hours resume Jan 2. Online system available 24/7 at pacareerlink.pa.gov.
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PA CareerLink
Lawrence County
Margaret St
CareerLink
Pacareerlink. Pa
Ted Adamczyk 99 obituary recalls World War II service
Theodore S Ted Adamczyk 99 of New Castle died December 20 2018 at Orchard Manor Grove City Born December 3 1919 near Sharpsville one of ten children He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II earning the Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross and Airman’s Medal He later rejoined the Air Force retiring in 1967 then worked for the U S Postal Service He is survived by two sons three daughters eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren and a sister and brother Funeral services were held with burial at S S Philip and James Cemetery Memorial gifts may go to a favorite charity. Kathryn L Kay Hoffmaster 84 obituary notes she died December 20 2018 in North Beaver Township Born October 30 1934 in Sharon daughter of Robert Lee and Dorothea A Powell Sherer A 1952 New Castle High School alumna she ran Clean Plus Cleaning Services for 32 years and was a longtime member of Calvary Assembly of God Church Her husband Albert G Hoffmaster survives along with three daughters one son a sister and seven grandchildren Memorial contributions may be made to City Rescue Mission or Southern Care Hospice A memorial service is planned for December 29 2018 at the Family Workshop Center in New Castle Interment at Oak Park Cemetery Arrangements by J Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home
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Theodore S
Ted" Adamczyk
New Castle
Orchard Manor
Grove City
Ted
Sharpsville
John S
Rose Babski Adamczyk
Dorothy Strawhecker
Eva
Susie) Harding
Shenango High School
Army Air Corps
Pacific
Java
Australia
22Nd
New Guinea
Okinawa
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Guam
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Korea
Thailand
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Slippery Rock
Theodore S. Adamczyk Jr
Helen Duda
Josephine Pivovar
Bernice Witkowski
Florence Routine
John
Michael
Jan
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Judith
John) Piercy
Poland
Ohio
Lorraine Calabrese
Ambridge
Jeanne
Dale) Rohde
West Pittsburg
Kenneth
Lynne
Roy
Cheryl) Harding
Irene Ryczaj
Jeanne Gandyda
Juliane
Jane
Max
Frasier Lake
Ontario
Canada
Susie
Sinnemahoning
Alleghany Mountain
Potter County
Noga Funeral
S. Mill St
St. Joseph the Worker
Victor Molka
S.S. Philip and James Cemetery
Nogafuneralhome.com
A. (Powell) Sherer
New Castle High School
Kay
Clean Plus Cleaning Services
Calvary Assembly of God Church
Bessemer
Albert G. Hoffmaster
Laurel L. Stahlman
Betsy P
Gary) Schooley
Melissa L
Randall) Smart
Martin S. Hoffmaster
Donna M. Hughes
Powell
Wyoming
City Rescue Mission
S. Croton Ave
Southern Care Hospice
Wilmington Road
Washington St
Gary Arnold
Oak Park Cemetery
J. Bradley McGonigle
Obituary of Jeanne Wilkison of New Castle at 95
Jeanne Wilkison 95 of New Castle died the morning of aJameson Hospital She was born May 3 1923 in New Castle and married Richard Wilkison January 30 1947 He preceded her in passing June 2 Survived by son Joe sister three grandchildren and several great grandchildren In keeping with family wishes no calling hours or funeral service at this time Visit www.cunninghamsh.com for details
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Jeanne
New Castle
Richard A. Wilkison
Mrs. Wilkison
Northminster
Death Notice for Helen L. Salamon in Shenango Twp
Helen L. Salamon 98 wife of the late George Sr. mother of Michael and George Jr. of New Castle and Julie Tom Hupko of Ohio grandmother of Scott and Sherry Hupko Condolences at crematepa.com
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Helen L. Salamon
George Sr
Michael and
George Jr
New Castle
Julie
Tom) Hupko
Ohio
Scott and
Sherry Hupko
Crematepa.com
News office to close for holidays in New Castle
The New Castle News will close Monday December 24 and Tuesday December 25 so staff may spend time with families. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday December 26.
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New Castle News
Cioppa Seeks New Castle City Council Seat
Pat Cioppa, 60, of Laurel Place, plans to run in the May primary for a seat on the New Castle City Council. A Democrat, he is retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission after 27 years of service.
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Cioppa
Pat Cioppa
Laurel Place
New Castle City
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Betty J. Firmi 85 New Castle resident dies a Friday
Betty J. Firmi 85 of New Castle died Friday December 21 2018 at Quality Services of New Castle. Born April 20 1933 she was daughter of the late Patsy and Rose Lupo Gregg. Survived by daughter Audrey Buckley and husband Patrick two grandchildren Nicholas Buckley and Patrick Buckley with Courtney. preceded in death by husband Samuel C Firms daughter Rose M Firms and brother George P Gregg. Mass 10 am Saturday at St Mary Church officiated by Rev Anthony Scrappa entombment Parkside Mausoleum. Memorials www decarbofuneralhome com.
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New Castle
Betty
Patsy
Rose Lupo Gregg
Samuel C. Firms
Mary
Hope Parish
Eckerd Drug Store
Kmart Department Store
Boardman
Audrey Buckley
Patrick
Nicholas Buckley
Patrick Buckley
Courtney
Rose M. Firms
George P. Gregg
Mother of Hope Parish
St. Mary Church
Anthony Sciarappa
Parkside Mausoleum
Decarbofuneralhome.com
Obituary of Janice K DeGruttola Ellwood City Resident
Janice Kay DeGruttola DeGruttola 54 of Davis Road Ellwood City died at home. Born April 7 1964 in New Castle she was a daughter of John and Lucy Memo DeGruttola Jr. Survived by brother Joseph M DeGruttola and wife Tawnya of New Castle sister LuAnn Pulliam and husband Doug of New Castle and four nieces and nephews. Private services were held at William F and Roger M DeCarbo Funeral Home Ellwood City Burial at Pleasant Valley Cemetery Ellwood City.
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Janice Kay DeGruttola
Davis Road
Ellwood City
New Castle
John and
Lucy
Memo) DeGruttola Jr
Janice
Kenny Rogers
Joseph M. DeGruttola
Tawnya
LuAnn Pulliam
Doug
Delanie DeGruttola
Mackenzie DeGruttola
Clint Pulliam
Spencer Pulliam
William F
Roger M. DeCarbo
Cunningham Ave
Matthew Hawkins
Pleasant Valley
Williamrogerdecarbo.com
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Kay' Hoffmaster
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Kay" Hoffmaster
Mrs. Hoffmaster
Sharon
Robert Lee
Dorothea
Jeanne Wilkison
Jameson Hospital
Shenango Township
Betty J. Firmi
Quality Services of
Don DeCarbo
Janice K. DeGruttola
iCremation & Funeral Service
Gary S Silvat, Inc
Gary S Silvat
PA & Ohio
Oakwood Ave
Austintown
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