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.

William "Bill" James Cornell

8/17/1958 - 7/22/2025

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Obituary For William "Bill" James Cornell

William "Bill" James Cornell Obituary

On July 22, 2025, William "Bill" Cornell, age 66, was unexpectedly called home to rest. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments at Regency Hospital of Sylvania, Ohio. Bill was born to James and Shirley Cornell in August of 1958. He grew up in Sylvania, and was the youngest of 3 children, (Roy Cornell, and Debbie Fera). Bill attended Sylvania Schools, where he met his high school sweetheart, Janette. After graduating in 1976, Bill set off for Texas where he began his career serving the United States Air Force. Upon completion of basic training, he returned home to marry the love of his life.

Bill and Janette began their adventure shortly after marrying in 1978. During their enamored 47 years of marriage, they created 5 wonderful children Jennifer (Bill) Brandt, Melissa Cornell, Michael Cornell, Stefanie (James) Huddleston, Matthew (Savannah) Cornell.

Bill served 23 years as a fuel's specialist in the USAF. Throughout his dedicated career he and his family traveled all over the world. He served in the Gulf War and received high honors and recognition. He volunteered his time serving his community, painting houses, and delivering food to those in need. In Bill's spare time he enjoyed bowling on a league with his wife, making everlasting memories. Bill was on the military base softball team for many years. He loved to cook for his family and friends. Some of his specialties were peanut butter fudge and beans and cornbread. He never missed an opportunity to watch a Detroit Tigers or UConn game. Bill was adored by his grandchildren, often mentoring and guiding them throughout the changes in life. His lighthearted energy kept his grandchildren full of laughter and love. He will be missed dearly by his surviving 11 grandchildren; Trey, Avarey, Nicolas, Aaron - Dylan, Ashton - Justin, Logan, Caiden, Abigail, Christian.

Bill left behind a legacy as a devoted husband, beloved father, and a doting Papa. He will be cherished and missed deeply. Our hearts are forever in his hands.

Those who were close to Bill and his family can contact them directly for information regarding the celebration of his life. In memory of Bill a service of full military honors will be presented at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, OH.

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