JoAnn M. Ghione of Kennett Square

JoAnn M. Ghione, 73, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, May 15, at her residence. Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late William J. Ghione and the late Amelia Pilotti Ghione. JoAnn was a secretary at Thompson Roses before her retirement. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church. JoAnn is survived by one brother, Vincent Ghione of Wilmington, and one niece Gretchen Ghione of…

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Karen S. Carpenter

Born in Wilmington,  she was the daughter of the late James & Hazel Carpenter. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kay Ellen Carpenter. She had a master's degree in education from the University of Delaware and taught at Highlands Elementary School. She enjoyed going to yard sales and shopping at Boscov's. She loved her special animal friends Bridget, Tucker and Benji. Her happiest…

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Exploring Hope: Freedom in Christianity

If you are skeptical about the truth claims of Christianity, I wonder if you associate Christianity with freedom. Probably not. You may associate Christianity with giving up freedom. You believe that Christians only want to tell you who you can sleep with or what you should do with your wallet. So, what does Christianity teach about freedom? In Galatians chapter 2, the Apostle Paul describes…

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