Richard E. Hudson, 83, Johnstown, died September 25, 2020 at McCullough Place. Born February 28, 1937 in Johnstown. Son of John Ronald and Ina (Mattingly) Hudson. Preceded in death by parents; wife Joyce (Mentz); brother Rolf; sisters Ellen Schmadel, Vinna Himes, Margaret Schneider and Lila Cenc. Survived by children Ricky L. (Barb Weaver), John R. (the late Peg Blackner), Denise (Terry L. Miller); grandchildren Jamie ( Michael Jenkins), Justin and Robert Hudson and Christopher Miller; great grandsons Austin and Blake Jenkins. He was a member of BPO Elks Lodge #175, VFW Post #155, Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #538, Oakland VFD and the American Legion #849. He served in the Army National Guard, 876 Engineer Aviation Battalion. He retired from Peoples Natural Gas. U.B. was well known in the Richland, Geistown and Oakland areas. The family would like to thank the staff at McCullough Place and Penn Hospice for the compassionate and loving care you showed U.B. At his request, all services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to Oakland Fire Dept. or VFW Post 155 in his memory. Henderson Funeral Home East Hills, 2503 Bedford Street is serving the family. Entombment Richland Cemetery.