JAMES B. BIELA age 73 of Oakwood Village, OH. passed away December 10, 2024. The beloved husband of the late Helen M. (nee Bash); loving father of Linda Juriga ( Mark), Stacey Warren (Jeffrey), Kelly Biela ( Brian Hall) and Scott Zimak (Hiedie); dearest grandfather of Michael (Colleen), Tyler, Benjamin, Steven (Sara), Eden (Dima)  and Seth (Mia); great-grandfather of Aiden, Devin, Evelyn and Luna; dear brother of the following deceased, Carol Vandergriff (Jim) and Jerry; uncle of Christine, Andrea and Eric. James was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in his name are suggested to the local Veteran Organization of your choice. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD. (OHIO RTE. 82) SAGAMORE HILLS where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at 11 a.m. VISITATION TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2024 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery.