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CIA director under Clinton dies at 84

WASHINGTON (AP) — R. James Woolsey, a national security expert who led the CIA for two turbulent years after his appointment by President Bill Clinton, has died. He was 84. Woolsey, who became CIA director in early 1993, died Tuesday at his home in Washington, according to several newspapers. His wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, told the newspapers that he died from a stroke. She told The Washington Post that his health had declined in recent years due to “Havana syndrome,” a mysterious condition that’s been reported by some U.S. diplomats and other government personnel. ...

Mary E. Donaldson 1935-2026

VIENNA — Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Donaldson, of Vienna, was welcomed in Heaven by her beloved husband, Jim, and daughter, Heather, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, following an extended illness. She was 91. Mary was born on Jan. 31, 1935, at home in Masury, a daughter to Robert and Mary A. Allan ...

Kenneth Groff 1937-2026

MIDDLEFIELD — Kenneth M. “Ken” Groff, born March 2, 1937, in Middlefield, lived a remarkable life defined by hard work, generosity, unwavering integrity and a deep love for family and friends. He passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire ...

Sylvia J. Logan 1953-2026

WARREN — Sylvia Jean Foster Logan, 72, died Saturday, July 19, 2026. She was born Sept. 9, 1953, in Petrey, Alabama, the daughter of Willie Ben Foster and Annie Marie Fisher Foster. She served as a correctional adviser with CCA and as a community and social services worker at Riverbend ...

Lino A. DiMatteo 1960-2026

WARREN — Lino A. DiMatteo, 66, died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at home. He was born Jan. 10, 1960, in Salerno, Italy, the son of Luigi and Gina D’Urso DiMatteo, moving to the United States when he was a child. He worked as a pharmacist in New Jersey before retiring for health ...

Susan M. Wolford 1942-2026

VERNON — Susan Mable Wolford, 83, passed away Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Hubbard. Susan was born on Oct. 28, 1942, in Williamsfield, a daughter of the late Ernest and Julia Morse. She was a graduate of Gustavus High School and worked at Mahoning National ...