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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.

James A. Poure

9/29/1937 - 10/28/2025

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Obituary For James A. Poure

James A. Poure, 88, of Holland, Ohio, passed away on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A devoted husband, father, entrepreneur and community leader, Jim lived a life defined by service, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. First and foremost, Jim was dedicated to his family. He had a unique ability to share his love, guidance, and wisdom in ways that strengthened and uplifted everyone around him.

Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve from 1957 to 1963, beginning a lifetime of service that extended deeply into his professional, civic, and philanthropic endeavors. Known as a quintessential problem solver and a brilliant mentor, he inspired countless colleagues and young entrepreneurs with his steady leadership and forward-thinking approach. His rare gift for nurturing talent helped shape many business and community leaders throughout the region. Jim parlayed his time in the army into a successful career in chemical manufacturing, serving as Vice President for Inland Chemical Corporation and Coulton Chemical Corporation before founding the GAC Chemical Corporation with facilities in Searsport, Maine; Saukville, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Toledo, Ohio. Jim served as President, CEO and Chairman from 1978 to 2017.

Jim’s impact on Northwest Ohio was profound. His community leadership included serving as Chairman of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, the Toledo Regional Growth Partnership, the University of Toledo Foundation Board, the Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Sylvania Country Club. His dedication to philanthropy and civic service touched numerous organizations, from Mom’s House and the Alliance for Paired Donation to Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. His influence extended nationally through roles with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Small Business Advisory Board, the National Association of Manufacturers, and many other professional associations.

The University of Toledo held a special place in his heart. Jim was deeply committed to its mission and progress, serving as Chairman of the UT Foundation and later as an Emeritus Trustee. He was also a founding member of the University of Toledo Neff College of Business and Innovation - Family Business Center, a reflection of his passion for developing future generations of business leaders. He documented those lessons in his 2021 book, Poure it On: The Making of a Successful Entrepreneur.

Jim’s lifetime of achievements earned him numerous honors, including an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Toledo, the University of Toledo Center for Family Business “Award of Excellence,” multiple Entrepreneur of the Year awards, and recognition by INC. Magazine as one of America's fastest-growing private companies.

Outside of his professional and community work, Jim had two great passions: cars and football. A devoted Notre Dame supporter and season ticket holder for 52 years, he rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on the Fighting Irish. He was also an avid car collector, always searching for the next great find and cherishing the friendships and adventures that passion brought into his life.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Tartaglia-Poure; children, Tim Poure (Julie), Kristen Junga (Joel), Angie Ciotti (Dave), and Amy Roberts (Will); step children, Tony Barber (Kelly), Anthony Tartaglia (Amanda), Louie Tartaglia (Molly), Dominick Tartaglia, Dean Tartaglia (Sara); grandchildren, Andrew Poure, Paige Miesle (John), Adam Junga (Meghan) ,Liza Rogers (Joe), Kylie Cicco (Ricky), Kyle Searer, Erica Fox (Cliff), Jameson Searer, Kendal Besecker (Jansen), Jordan Hrabak (TJ), MacKenzie Rine (Shawn), Taylor Conway; step grandchildren, Scotland Tartaglia, Alex Tartaglia, Milo Tartaglia, Raphael Tartaglia, Noah Tartaglia; 20 great grandchildren; and extended family and friends who will long remember his immense heart, steady wisdom, and the legacy he built through a lifetime of giving, teaching, and leading.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 3, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 West Sylvania Avenue. Funeral Services will take place Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Epworth United Methodist Church, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m., immediately followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park with military honors.

Jim’s enduring commitment to family, community, and mentorship leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to impact others for generations.

Memorial donations may be directed to the University of Toledo James A. Poure Scholarship for Athletics and Center for Family Business, Mom’s House, and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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