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.

Dr. Nasser H. Smiley

02/07/1956 - 01/07/2025

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Obituary For Dr. Nasser H. Smiley

Dr. Nasser H. Smiley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 7, 1956, in São Paulo, Brazil, Nasser spent his early years in Ghazzeh, Lebanon, before moving to Toledo, Ohio, where he attended Rogers High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Toledo and later pursued his dream of becoming a physician, earning his medical degree from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Smiley dedicated his life to the field of cardiology, practicing with unwavering passion and care until the end. He will be fondly remembered not only for his medical expertise but also for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and selfless devotion to helping others.

Nasser had a deep love for family, friends, and simple joys in life. He was a devoted follower of current events, enjoyed lively card games, and cherished time spent drinking coffee with loved ones. Animals held a special place in his heart, and his kindness extended even to the neighborhood squirrels, which were easily recognized by their chubbiness thanks to his generosity. Nasser also always made sure to feed the birds every morning, rain or shine.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Phung; his sons, Omar (Sarah) Smiley and Zach Smiley; his brothers, Ali (Sanaa) Smili and Ahmed (Ghada) Smiley; and his cherished grandson, Zayn, who brought immeasurable joy to his life. Nasser is reunited in peace with his parents, Hussein and Dia, his brother Abdulrahman, and his sister Lila.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551 with burial to follow at Toledo Memorial Park.

Dr. Nasser Smiley’s life was a testament to love, compassion, and dedication. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

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