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.

Jordynn Ann Way

01/25/2015 - 08/25/2024

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Obituary For Jordynn Ann Way

Our beautiful princess walked right into Jesus’ arms on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the age of 9. She lived longer, smiled brighter, and brought more joy than anyone could have estimated.

Jordynn Ann Way was born on January 25, 2015, to Joshua and Jenna (Skay) Way. Her two big brothers, Jaden and Joseph, were her biggest protectors immediately. She supported them by attending all their events from SJJ Band or Hockey and looked forward to cheering them on.

Loving the spotlight, Jordynn was the center of attention right away! She brought joy to countless people. Strangers, family, friends, teachers and caregivers were smitten with her smiles and laughter. When chaos ensued at home, with her dogs, cats, a hockey game, or at school, she loved it. Her look told you everything you needed to know. A pouty face for her dad when she wanted her way, a side eye for annoyance or complete peace when she would curl up with mom and her two kitties and rest.

For Jordynn, the pool was her place to be free. With her floaty keeping her head above water, the freedom and room to kick and swim were all hers. That momentary independence was priceless. She was the biggest fan of hockey, The Toledo Walleye, The Toledo Mobsters, The Toledo Cherokee, and looked forward to cheering on her brother at St. Johns Hockey this season.

Attending DeVeaux for the past three years, Jordynn had so many friends who adored her. Her closest friend Kenzie had similar abilities, and they did everything they could together after meeting at Rehab Dynamics. Rehab Dynamics played a crucial role from the beginning, as well as her doctors and staff.

Her love and life will continue to live on through her family. Cherishing Jordynn’s memory, her mother, Jenna Way; father, Joshua Way; brothers, Jaden and Joseph Way; grandparents, Lauri (Daniel) Cummingham, Lon Skay, William (Crystal) Way, and Ron and Judy Grubinski; aunts and uncles, Courtney Way, Samantha Way, Jocosa Way, April McCally, Deanna (Stephen) Swanbeck, Tommy (Rosie) Skay; and a host of extended family and friends.

A time of visiting will be held at Walker Funeral Home (5155 W. Sylvania) on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4 pm to 8 pm with a service on Saturday, August 31, 2024, beginning at 11 am. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park.

Please wear Jordynn’s favorite color purple to celebrate her life and light she shined so brightly.

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