BIDDLE, ROBERT L.

Mr. Biddle, 80, of Jackson, died Jan. 28 [2006] at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Freehold Township, he had lived in the Freehold area all his life before moving to Jackson last year. He had worked at the A&M Karagheusian rug mill in Freehold and later as an electrician for DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville, until he retired. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he was a sergeant during World War II in Okinawa. He was also a member of the Reformed Church of Freehold. Mr. Biddle was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth, in 1997, as well as a brother, Frank. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Rising Biddle; three sons, Gary of Jackson, Ricky of Freehold and Barry of Freehold Township; two daughters, Christy Uricks of Jackson and Wendy VanEmburgh of McMichaels, Pa.; his mother, Martha of Freehold Township; three brothers, William and Stanley of Freehold, and Richard of Colts Neck; a sister, Mary Goetz of Freehold; and five grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Reformed Church of Freehold, followed by interment at Old Brick Church Cemetery, Marlboro. Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury 07702.