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.

Michael A. Moore

04/23/1960 - 10/27/2024

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Obituary For Michael A. Moore

Michael A. Moore, age 64, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born to Ronald and Laura (Smyth) Moore in Richmond, IN, on April 23, 1960, Michael lived most of his life in Indiana before recently moving to Toledo to be with family.

Michael proudly served his country in the Army for six years, a testament to his dedication and strength. A devout Seventh Day Adventist, his faith was a cornerstone of his life, guiding him in all he did. He was known for his friendly, outgoing nature and his ability to uplift and comfort those around him. He cherished spending time with his grandchildren and rejoiced in their accomplishments.

Michael had a passion for thrift shopping, always on the lookout for hidden treasures. Although he spent over 30 years married, his most treasured companion was his beloved French Bulldog, Gizmo, who brought him immense joy. Michael also ran his own successful electronics and communications business, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and unwavering positivity.

Michael is survived by his children, Michael, Christina (Douglas), Melissa, and Nicholas (Ashlee); grandchildren, Taylor, Alyssa, Mason, Destiny, Allee, Samantha, Maddie, Micheala, and Owen; sisters, Vicki Kendall and Kristi Cooper; and brother, Timothy Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brother, Ronald Moore.

Family and friends may visit Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 2-4 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. The Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home at 4 pm. Michael will be laid to rest privately at Abington Cemetery in Abington, IN.

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