LEAR JAMES B. Age 87, of Penn Hills, on Friday, January 3, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary; father of Jim (Debbie), Joe (Patty), John (Karen) Lear, Jane DiAnge, Mary (Rod) Schriver, Paul, Tim (Nancy), Dan (Ronida), Steve Lear, Teresa (Scott) Roy and the late infant Ann Lear; brother of Virginia Davis, Mary Bosy, and Donald Lear; also survived by 19 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions acknowledged to Saint Bartholomew School, 111 Erhardt Dr., Penn Hills, PA 15235. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Bartholomew Parish, Wednesday at noon. Everyone please meet at church. Arrangements by WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb