Barbara D. Kane, 90, of Toms River, New Jersey passed from this life on April 21, 2025, to enter the Kingdom of God. Barbara was a prayerful and spiritual woman. She saw goodness in everyone and was a loyal, kind and generous friend to many.
Barbara was employed by the Jackson Township School District for 34 years. She began as a guidance counselor and rose to the rank of District Director of Student Personnel Services. In her early years, Barbara served as a Sister of Charity of New York for 16 years teaching in various Catholic schools in New York City and Staten Island, NY.
Barbara received her BA in Education from the College of Mount St. Vincent, an MA in Greek and Latin Studies from St. John’s University, and a MA in Asian Studies from Villanova University. She also won a fellowship from the National Foundation for the Humanities for Greek studies at the University of Texas.
Barbara is the oldest daughter of the late Herbert J. and Helen Donovan Kane. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Howe) Simone and husband, Carl; her niece Lyn (Howe) Skehan and husband Andrew; nephews: Joseph Howe and wife Lara; Thomas Howe and wife Jodi and Christopher Howe and wife Michele and numerous cousins. In particular, she will be greatly missed by her special friends Lorraine Rogers, Vicki Wilson, Lynn Allen, Helen Erbe, Ann E. Murray and best friends Peggy Quinn and Benita C. Weber, and her favorite cat, Valentine.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
“…And now the end is here. And so, I face the final curtain. I’ve lived a life that’s full. I travelled each and every highway. And more, much more, I did it my way.”
My wife Linda and I were proud to have known Barbara, a truly remarkable woman. We knew her both personally and professionally. Barbara and I worked closely together in the Jackson Township School District’s adult evening school for several decades as well as in other administrative capacities. Barbara was always there when guidance and good advice were needed. She will always be affectionately as Killer Kane , a person who lived life on her own terms and got things done. She will be greatly missed.
so sad to hear of Barbara’s passing. A most kind and caring person. We worked together in Jackson for many years and remained personal friends in retirement. Barbara and I planned to have a soup kitchen in later years and help more people in need! my deepest regards, Twila Rust