Ronald D. Dudgeon; 59; of Shreveport; La.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Tuesday; June 27; 2006 in his home. He was born in North Charleroi on Nov. 13; 1946; a son of Helen Dudgeon; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and the late Earl Dudgeon. He was a member of the Grace Community United Methodist Church of Shreveport and was active in the church’s Stephen Ministry. Ronald graduated from Bellmar High School in 1964; attended the former California State College and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana Tech. For 39 years he was the general manager of the Materials Department for General Motors Corp. Survivors; in addition to his mother; include two daughters; Jill Cuckovich; of Warren; Ohio; and Ashley Dudgeon; of Shreveport; three sons; David Dudgeon; of Niles; Ohio; and Ronnie and Donnie Dudgeon; both of Shreveport; one sister; Sandra Forte; of Centerville; two brothers; Cary Dudgeon; of Belle Vernon; and William Dudgeon; of Donora; six grandchildren; and three nieces and three nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; www.fergusonfuneralhome.net; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Thursday; July 6 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. David Zona officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.