Esther B. McLaughlin Mrs. McLaughlin, 88, of Penhook, Va., died Feb. 5, 2007, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, Rocky Mount, Va. She was born in South Amboy and had lived in the Cheesequake section of Old Bridge, Freehold Township and Waretown before moving to Penhook two years ago. Prior to retiring several years ago, she was a secretary for DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville, for 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo J. McLaughlin Sr., in 1984. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leo J. Jr. and Ruth McLaughlin of Penhook; two grandsons, Guy William McLaughlin and Leo J. (Staci) McLaughlin III; and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent section of Manalapan. Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements.