Montclair Local

After the death of her husband in 1978, Mrs. Pounds set up a Montclair chapter of THEOS, a nationwide nondenominational support group for widowed men and women. She ran the group for approximately 10 years and created friendships from that work that lasted until her death.

She was one of those rare people who, when she asked “How are you?” truly wanted to know, making you feel like you were the only person in the room.

Ouida Alexandria Campbell, a longtime Montclair resident who was one of 25 children and who immigrated to the U.S. in 1962 and became a nurse, died on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. She was 89.

Vincent J. Romano, a longtime Montclair resident and longtime postal carrier, died peacefully on Sept. 12, 2024. He was 86.

She was a marathon talker, sharp observer, “quiet giggler,” and intrepid lover of life despite all obstacles.

He served two years in combat on active duty in World War II, traveling to Japan, England and Germany. He was part of Company G 38.

For 26 years, she served as an administrative assistant with the Montclair School District.
Mrs. Roth raised seven children and enjoyed being active in their lives and supporting all their endeavors.

Ms. Battista was raised in Montclair, where she graduated from Montclair High School. As a young woman she traveled to many places with her girlfriends.

Everyone knew Mr. Forman would be out on the links any chance he got, even if it were too cold or too hot for more fair-weather golfers. In January 2020, he and his wife traveled to California so he could fulfill a longstanding dream to play at Pebble Beach.

She loved fashion and made sure that her outfits were always color-coordinated, down to her earrings, shoes and purse. It is rumored that she once ironed a bathing suit.

Just after Wes’ first birthday, he was diagnosed with Leigh’s disease, an incurable, terminal mitochondrial disorder. He was given two to three years to live. Wes lived to age 13. It’s worth noting Wes held a generally low opinion of doctors’ opinions.

Mr. Wood was the second-generation owner and operator of Wood Caterers for more than 40 years.