Barbara Jean (VanCamp) Judson

Barbara Jean (VanCamp) Judson, 94 of Connect 55 in Auburn passed away on December 19, 2025 at Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Barb was born in Ogdensburg then resided in Onondaga County before moving to Auburn 70 years ago.  She attended Skaneateles High School where she later worked at the school cafeteria while raising her family.

Mom loved working on miniatures and building dollhouses. Her largest one was on display at the Cayuga Museum.  She loved to travel including 13 cruises, a trip to China, Dominican Republic, and many road trips with her family.  She also enjoyed trips to the wineries, working jigsaw puzzles and reading.  But most of all, spending time with her family was her favorite thing to do.

She is survived by her loving children, Donna Montross, Janet Poorman, Ronald Judson; 5 grandchildren, Michael Harrington (Kate), Todd Harrington (Mike), Matthew Poorman (Nicki), Deanna Judson (Jake) and Amy Bellerdine (Zack).  She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Cuddy of Weedsport.

She is predeceased by her husband, Donald Judson her siblings, Ruth Bean, Eugene VanCamp, Beverly Surdam, Robert VanCamp and Joan Gray

We'd like to thank Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the care and compassion the whole staff showed our mom.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at a later date and time.

If you would like to make a donation in Barbara's honor, please consider the American Cancer Society or the Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY.

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