Valerie J. Hudson

HUDSON – Valerie J., 78, Summerhill Township, formerly of South Fork; died October 11, 2026. Born March 24, 1948, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Pauline C. (Poponak) Swansboro; daughter, Jennifer M. (Hudson) Mader; and brothers, Eugene and Robert.

Survived by husband of 58 years, Donald Hudson, whom she married May 4, 1968; son, Donald “Harv” (Patti); son-in-law, Brent Mader (Chris); grandchildren, Garrett (Ashley), Cody, Connor, and Chase (Liz), great grandchildren, Jack and Ella; sisters, Sandra Stevens (Thaddeus) and Sherry Dipko (Don); and lifelong best friend, Susan May.

Member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and graduate of Adams – Summerhill High School, class of 1966. Val devoted her professional life to real estate, building a reputation for professionalism and a genuine commitment to people. She began her career as an agent with Cauffiel Brothers before becoming broker and co-owner, alongside Val Ashbrook, of American Dream Real Estate, Appraisal & Management Inc., where for 24 years, she helped people find the home of their dreams. She later continued her career with Century 21 All Service, Inc., before retiring in 2024. She was a member, past president, and director of Cambria Somerset Association of Realtors, which honored her as Realtor of the Year in 1995. She was also a member of Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. Beyond her professional life, Val was involved in the South Fork Women’s Club and the South Fork Jayceettes. Val also had a competitive side, especially when it came to a good game of pinochle! She took great pride in her career and accomplishments, but her greatest joy was her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Father Joseph C. Nale, celebrant.

Committal, South Fork Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, online at https://www.stjude.org/