Obituaries

Therese ‘Terry’ Pounds (Joiner): 1927-2024

Therese “Terry” Pounds (Joiner), 97, of Montclair, NJ died peacefully surrounded by family at Mountainside Hospital on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend, Terry was born a ‘survivor,’ having lost her mother who died soon after her birth in 1927 in New York City. She subsequently lived all over the world as a self-described “army brat” after her father, Colonel Talley Dosier Joiner, remarried and reclaimed “his little Therese” from her aunts who raised her until she was six. After graduating from Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ, Terry briefly attended college at Trinity, DC, then decided to go to Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in NJ. The skills she learned there served her well at her first secretarial jobs in Manhattan, then later at Montclair Kimberly Academy in Montclair where she worked for almost twenty years in the Office of External Affairs. She was proud of her mastery of the rules of English grammar, and many relied on her to proofread their letters. After the death of her husband in 1978, Terry set up a Montclair chapter of THEOS, a nationwide non-denominational support group for widowed men and women. She ran the group for approximately ten years and created friendships from that work that lasted until her death. She was also involved with the Friends of Barnet and the Montclair Fine Arts Festival.

Terry was predeceased in death by her husband, Donald Pounds, her son Richard, her beloved companions, Arthur Jones and Fred Berinato, and her sisters Lucy and Claire. She is survived by her son Donald Pounds and his companion Patrice Holtzer, daughter Mary Pounds Sisler, daughter-in-law Bette Pounds, sons James Pounds (Bethany) and Thomas Pounds (Liljana), daughter Virginia Pounds, sons Michael Pounds (Catherine) and John Pounds. She was the proud grandmother of sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren: Katy, Austin, Colleen, Connor, Jordan, Jason, Jeremy, Natalie, Anika, Evan, Noah, Ben, Eli, Max, Harper and Nolan; Scarlett, Emma, Carson, Peyton and Wesley. She is also survived by a large extended family and countless friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 30 N. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042, followed by interment of ashes at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Upper Montclair.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to The Release Recovery Foundation at: https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraising_effort=in-loving-memory-of-therese-terry-pounds.

Carol Sue Wray

12/08/1943 - 09/09/2024

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Obituary For Carol Sue Wray

Carol Sue Wray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at Magruder Hospital on September 9, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on December 8, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, Carol was the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Rich) Edwards. Known affectionately as "Susie" by those who loved her, Carol's warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

On August 27, 1966, Carol married the love of her life, Paul Wray, in Port Clinton, Ohio. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and countless treasured memories. Carol was a dedicated homemaker, spending her days nurturing her family and creating a welcoming home. She also contributed to her community through her work with the election board and her time spent babysitting, always with a smile and an open heart.

Carol had a deep passion for the natural world. She enjoyed bird watching and hiking through the scenic nature preserves of the area. Her love for the outdoors was matched by her enjoyment of doing puzzles, reading the newspaper, and occasionally indulging in her favorite MTV shows. Daily drives through East Harbor State Park with Paul were a cherished routine, a time for quiet reflection and shared moments of joy.

Family meals were a highlight for Carol, especially those at Berardi's, where she relished the opportunity to gather with loved ones. Her greatest joy came from her role as a grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a special gift for bringing happiness to children, and her Christmas presents were always a testament to her thoughtfulness and affection.

Carol is survived by her loving husband, Paul Wray; her children, Andrea (Jamie) Wray and Kurt (Amy) Wray; her grandchildren, Val DaSilva-Popke and Kristen (Jason) Jones; her great-grandchildren, Miles Popke, Kali Popke-Price, and Liam Popke; and sister, JoAnne Keenan.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:30am to 10:30am at Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Homes, 216 Washington Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. A funeral service will follow at 10:30am in the funeral chapel. Interment will take place at Castalia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Carol’s name to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at ohiodnr.gov, honoring her passion for nature and the great outdoors.

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