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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.

Dennis William Manning

2/25/1947 - 7/27/2025

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Obituary For Dennis William Manning

Dennis William Manning Obituary

Dennis William Manning, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. Born February 25, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the only child of James Kyle Manning and Nellie Thompson Wise.

Dennis built a long career as a truck driver, he loved the peace and solitude of the open road. Whether on the open road or off the beaten path, he was always chasing adventure. Known for his daredevil spirit, Dennis had a passion for riding his Harley, tearing through trails on dirt bikes, and skimming across the water barefoot or on skis. In his younger years, he enjoyed roller skating, horseback riding with his Uncle Linn and competed in many competitions—an early sign of his love for speed and thrill.

Boating was one of Dennis's greatest joys. He spent countless hours on the water—cruising looking for boats to race, skiing, or pulling anyone willing to get on a set of skis, kneeboard, or a tube. Summer vacations to Lake Cumberland in Kentucky were a cherished tradition, filled with family, laughter, and good times on the boat.

Despite his adventurous nature, Dennis also cherished quiet moments at home. He enjoyed watching science fiction shows and spending time in familiar surroundings.

Dennis was a loving devoted husband and father. He had a heart as big as his personality, and will be remembered for his booming laugh, quick wit, and ability to bring joy wherever he went. Truly the life of the party, he was also a man of deep respect and integrity—a polite, considerate, and “stand-up man” in every sense.

Dennis leaves behind a legacy of courage, kindness, and a life lived unapologetically. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Carletta Manning; daughters, Nicole Manning and Mindy Snelling; and grandchildren, Aaron Pfaff, Desirae Manning, Tristen Courtad, and life-long friend Ronnie Compton. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held August 9, 2025, from 4-7 pm at the Manning residence in Oregon, OH.

Interment will be held August 16, 2025, at 2 pm in the Butler County Memorial Park, 4570 Trenton Oxford Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011. Gathering to be held afterwards.

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