Janet (Chapman) Mudge

Janet (Chapman) Mudge, 68, of Camillus, passed away peacefully on Thursday at University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Auburn, Janet was raised in Weedsport and spent most of her life in Elbridge before moving to Camillus in 2022. A graduate of Cato-Meridian High School, Janet dedicated more than 30 years to Cayuga Community College, where she worked as a secretary in the Nursing and Physical Education Departments. Her kindness, efficiency, and genuine care for others made her a beloved member of the college community.

After her retirement from the college, Janet continued to share her warmth and patience with children as a teacher’s aide at Weedsport Elementary School and later at St. Joseph’s Preschool. She was known for her gentle spirit, her love of animals, and her deep devotion to her family — who were truly the center of her life.

Janet was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Beatrice Chapman.

Surviving are her daughter, Jessica (Ryan) Richardson of Marcellus; son, Ryan of Camillus; sisters, Joy (Fish) Hudson of Wurtsboro and Judy (Rick) Dauenhauer of E. Syracuse; brother, Terry Chapman of Rochester; and several nieces, nephews and close cousins.

To celebrate Janet’s life, relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A memorial service will follow at the funeral home.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the CNY Cat Coalition, Inc, P.O. Box 6182, Syracuse, NY 13217.

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