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.

Patricia Mulholland Stichter

11/03/1929 - 09/24/2024

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Obituary For Patricia Mulholland Stichter

Patricia Mulholland Stichter, affectionately known as Pat or Patty, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on November 3, 1929, in Toledo, OH, to Clarence “Bud” and Esther (Fiss) Mulholland. Pat lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.

Patricia earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Briarcliff Junior College in Briarcliff Manor, NY. She briefly worked as a preschool teacher at Gateway Preschool. In later years she transitioned to a role as a bookkeeper at Central Ave Animal Clinic, where she worked for her brother-in-law. Pat also dedicated her time as a volunteer at the Flower Hospital gift shop.

A vibrant member of the Red Hat Society, Christ Child Society, and Toledo Junior League, Pat enjoyed a variety of hobbies including bridge, knitting, crocheting, and playing games on her iPad. She had a particular fondness for playing slot machines at the casinos, always wearing white gloves to avoid touching the coins. Pat loved to entertain, and she cherished the moments spent with friends, often enjoying a glass of Moscato before dinner.

Known for her funny quips and her smile that would brighten any room, Pat’s joyful spirit was infectious. She had a kind, giving nature and a genuine interest in others. She will be remembered for her exclamation “Yeah Baby!”, especially after an OSU Buckeye win.

Pat along with her husband, Richard, were long time active members of Epworth United Methodist Church.

Above all, Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was the most important part of her life, and she leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.

She is survived by her children, Kristen (Fred) Goodell, Frank (Christie) Stichter, and Tom Stichter; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Stichter; daughter, Martha DeCavitch; and sisters, Marcia Meader and Kathleen “Kay” Elrod.

Family and friends may visit Friday October 4, 2024 from 10-11:30 am at Epworth Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. The Memorial Service for Pat will follow at 11:30 am.

Memorial donation may be given to Epworth Church.

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