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 Lublin

09/20/1956 - 09/21/2024

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Obituary For Donald Lublin

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Lublin on September 21, 2024, after a brief battle with pneumonia. Don's legacy is one of kindness, love, and humor, touching the lives of many with his warm personality. Born on September 20, 1956, Don lived a life filled with a deep passion for family, golf, and supporting his Ohio State Buckeyes.

Don's most cherished accomplishment was his family, whom he held above all else. He found joy in watching his grandkids excel in soccer and lacrosse, playing golf with loved ones, engaging in online poker, and passing on the art of magic tricks to the younger generation.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, his kids, Jason (Robin) Lublin, Adam (Cayla) Lublin, and Jen (Tony) Zawisza, and his 7 grandkids as well as his siblings Janis Miller, Lynn (Mike) Kline, Patrick (Mara) Lublin and Mike Lublin whose lives were greatly enriched by Don’s presence. His departure leaves an unfillable void in their lives, yet they find comfort in the memories and everlasting love they shared.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Larry and Steve.

In honor of Don's memory, contributions can be made to Project iAm, a cause close to his heart, supporting the autism community and providing resources to families in need. Donations can be made at https://acousticsforautism.com/donate/

Don's legacy, as a beacon of kindness and love, will forever inspire us, reminding us of his generosity and compassion. While we mourn the loss of his physical presence, we take comfort in knowing that his spirit lives on through the love he shared with us all.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, September 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. with a service immediately following at Walker Funeral Home, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland, Ohio.

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