Obituary of Dane E Barse

Dr. Dane Eugene Barse, 47, a school teacher from Vineland, NJ, passed away at Cooper University Hospital on Tuesday September 30, 2014 surrounded by his four brothers and their wives. Dane died peacefully of health complications stemming from a kidney transplant received three years earlier. Dr. Barse lived an adventurous life and traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad. He had many interests and passions and was accomplished both academically and professionally. A voracious learner and consumer of knowledge, he satisfied his many interests through reading, traveling, and college studies. A 1986 graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Dr. Barse continued his education at Rowan University and earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from George Washington University. He was awarded his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from University of Delaware in 2004. Dr. Barse parlayed a lifelong interest in technology and media into a teaching profession that he greatly enjoyed. He taught students at Sacred Heart Grammar School, Cumberland County Educational Center, and most recently was a teacher of Media for Business and Technology at Vineland High School. He was also an adjunct professor of education and technology for Fairleigh Dickinson University. An active citizen of Vineland, Dr. Barse served as president of the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society and was a member of the VHS historical committee. He was also a founding board member of the Cumberland County Technical Education Center Foundation. Dane previously served as Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 2531. Dr. Barse is survived by his mother Nicoletta of Vineland, four brothers Francis and Michael of Vineland, Denis of Moorestown, NJ, and John of Morgantown, PA, as well as a niece Gabriella and a nephew Nicholas. Dane was a brilliant mind with a humble nature. He had an amazing way of communicating his knowledge in a sincere, gentle way. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. A Church Visitation will be on Saturday, October 4 from 9:30am to 12pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm from Christ The Good Shepherd Parish - Church Of Sacred Heart, 1010 East Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ. Inurnment will be private in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852 (800-638-8299) Bishop Schad Grammar School, 922 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. Arrangements are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. To send online condolences please visit our website at WWW.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.COM