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.

Donald Dean Pylant

02/15/1957 - 10/21/2024

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Obituary For Donald Dean Pylant

Ronald Dean Pylant, age 67, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2024. Born on February 15, 1957, at Toledo St. Luke's Hospital, he was the cherished son of William C. and Doris (Grenier) Pylant.

Ronald was a proud graduate of Lake High School and Penta Career Center, where he honed his skills in welding. His passion for mechanics led him to the Motorcycle Mechanic Institute and a fulfilling career as a welder in shipyards, later becoming a mechanic for Jeep. His innate mechanical talent extended to tinkering with bikes and various equipment.

A man of diverse interests, Ronald loved watching races and fishing in his spare time. He was also a talented stained glass artist and enjoyed the camaraderie of playing cards and spending time with friends. His love for speed and competition was evident as he raced cars at Toledo Speedway. An avid reader, Ronald often visited the library, and he loved to tell people about what he read.

An adventurous spirit, Ronald traveled extensively, exploring places like Sturgis, Arizona, and Colorado, embodying the essence of a true nomad. He had a fondness for the Skillet in Walbridge, where he enjoyed spending time for a meal.

Ronald is survived by his beloved mother, Doris; his children, Josh Pylant (Carrie Moon) and Curtis Pylant (Jessica Pisano); his grandchildren, Joshua Pylant, Colton Moon, Blake Pylant, Leah Pylant, and Aubrey Pylant; his brother, David (Diana) Pylant; niece Darcy (Hayley) Pylant-Ruskinoff; nephew Derick Pylant; and great-nephews Memphis Jagger and Augustine Lee.

He is preceded in death by his father, William; sister-in-law, Diana Pylant; special friend, Heather Raynor; and great-nephews Brecken George and Zander.

A celebration of Ronald's life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Ronald’s honor may be made to the care of the family.

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