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.

Larry William Zawisza

11/13/1948 - 10/15/2024

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Obituary For Larry William Zawisza

Larry “Weez” William Zawisza, 76, passed away on October 15, 2024, in Millbury, Ohio. Born on November 13, 1948, Larry was known for his easy-going, funny, and loving personality. He brought joy and laughter to those around him throughout his life.

Larry dedicated 30 years of his life as a truck driver and was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 20. His commitment to his work was evident in the diligence and passion he brought to his role every day.

An avid Yankees fan, Larry’s love for baseball was only rivaled by his love for his dog, Schuster. His family and friends will remember him for the excitement and cheer he brought to every game they watched the Yankees win. He was a member of The Commodore Club in Toledo, Ohio, and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA), reflecting his deep love for his Polish heritage and community.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Doris (Rudes) Zawisza; four stepchildren; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Joan (Buczkowski) Zawisza, Jamie Relford, and granddaughter, Kayla Relford.

Larry will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. His legacy of love, humor, and pride for his community will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Larry’s life will be celebrated privately by his family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to a charity of one’s choice, honoring his generous spirit.

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