UPDATED, MONDAY, OCTOBER 27:

The city of Oneonta is still reeling after the sudden death of Mayor Dick Miller at his home on Saturday. The city of Oneonta issued a press release on behalf of the Miller family requesting that during this difficult time the privacy of the family be respected. State Senator Jim Seward issued a statement that said quote,

I was shocked and saddened by Dick Miller's sudden and untimely death. Dick brought innovative ideas to Oneonta as college president at Hartwick College and later as mayor. My sympathies to his family and all who knew him, he will be greatly missed.

Miller was elected Mayor in 2009 and was President of Hartwick College from 2003 to 2008.

A memorial service to celebrate Dick Miller's life will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday November 2, 2014 at Foothills Performing Arts Center.  It will be open to the public.

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