Theodore J. Makowski
Mr. Makowski, 85, of South River died July 1 in Old Bridge Manor. Prior to his retirement in 1982, he was a cashier for 25 years at Frank and Al’s Grocery, South River. He was predeceased by his longtime companion, Theresa Lachowiec. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Rosemary Hauge of South River; four brothers, Frank Rusin of Sayreville, Charles Rusin of South Plainfield, Walter Rusin of Warren and Chester Rusin of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Anna Grabowski of Matawan, Mary Michalik of Sayreville and Josephine Chmura of Philadelphia; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A Mass was offered at St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, South River. Interment was in the church cemetery.Pauline E. Franklin-Stout
Mrs. Franklin-Stout, 85, of South Brunswick died July 8 at Park Place Center, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, she resided in Milltown, East Brunswick and Freehold Township before moving to South Brunswick. Mrs. Franklin-Stout was a school aide at Freehold Township High School before her retirement. Prior to that, she was employed at Jamesway, Freehold Township, and Idea’s Shoppe, South River. She was a member of the choir at Imperial Music Center, South River. She was predeceased by her first husband, Edward A. Franklin Sr., in 1967; her second husband, James A. Stout, in 1985; a twin sister, Pearl Cathcart; and a son, Ronald W. Franklin. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis E. and Voncile Franklin of Winter Springs, Fla., and Edward A. and Beth Franklin Jr. of Milltown; a daughter-in-law, Linda Franklin of Helmetta; a sister, Goldie Andrews of California; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Interment was at Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick. Arrangements were by C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home, Adelphia.Sonia M. Dmochowski
Mrs. Dmochowski, 84, of North Brunswick died July 8 at home. Born in Carteret, she resided in Jersey City prior to moving to North Brunswick in 1984. Mrs. Dmochowski was a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, New Brunswick, and St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Jersey City. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Dmochowski, in 1987. She is survived by two sons, Leonard Dmochowski of Cincinnati and Raymond Dmochowski of North Brunswick; a sister, Josephine Klose of Conway, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was offered at St. Joseph’s Church. Interment was at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown, Pa. Arrangements were by The Crabiel Home for Funerals, Milltown. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank 07701-9978.