Visitation, Funeral Next Week For Richard W. McVinney, 68; Formerly Oneonta City Judge ONEONTA – Calling hours and a graveside service are planned this week for longtime City Judge Richard “Dick” W. McVinney, who passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, following a three-year battle with declining health. He was 68. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. Be prepared to wait to enter the…
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IN MEMORIAM Richard ‘Dick’ W. McVinney, 68; Civic Leader, City Court Judge ONEONTA – The Honorable Judge Richard “Dick” W. McVinney of Oneonta passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020, following a three-year battle with declining health. Dick was born on Dec. 22, 1951, in Oneonta to Clifford “Mac” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Platt) McVinney. A true Oneontan, Dick attended Bugbee Elementary School and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at just 13 years old. With his…
Herzig Names Schwartz Judge Of Oneonta Court Succeeding McVinney, He Will Serve With Bernier ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig announced a few minutes ago he has appointed Attorney Donald J. Schwartz as part-time city judge, succeeding City Judge Richard McVinney, who retired. Schwartz, who was sworn in this afternoon in City Hall, will preside at the City Court along with Judge Lucy Bernier, who is in her second term as the city’s elected judge.…