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Mahopac Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy Mahopac Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy
Mahopac Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy A woman from Mahopac is embarking on a 115-mile spiritual journey throughout Italy to honor her father and raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Karen Ganis is visiting Italy this June to make a 115-mile pilgrimage on foot from Palermo to Agricento. The trip is considered a spiritual journey for many people who make it. Ganis says the journey will be a chance to honor her father, who died from Alzheimer’s Disease 20 years ago. She is turning her journey into a Longest Day fundraiser in order to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. The Longest Day …

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by Valerie Musson
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Lifelong Area Resident Loses Battle With Early Onset Alzheimer's Lifelong Area Resident Loses Battle With Early Onset Alzheimer's
Lifelong Area Resident Loses Battle With Early Onset Alzheimer's Deborah L. Miller, a lifelong area resident, lost her battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease on March 16 at home with her family by her side. She was 64. Born in Poughkeepsie on Nov. 18, 1953, she was the daughter of John and Christina Merte Whiten. Her father predeceased her and her mother survives. She worked for the National Park Service for 30 years as a museum aide and was also a member of the Hyde Park United Methodist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Robert A. Miller of Hyde Park; two daughters, Chrystal and Cara Miller, both of Hyde Park; gran…

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by Daily Voice