Jim Earley
November 13, 1948 - March 30, 2025
Visitation: Thursday, 2-8PM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Service: Thursday, 7PM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
EARLEY, James R. “Jim”
James R. “Jim” Earley, a lifelong resident of the Bellevue/North Hills of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully at home in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, on March 30, 2025, at the age of 76.
Son of the late James N. and Gail Earley, Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Eileen (Dimond) Earley; his son James W. (Lynne) Earley, of McCandless Township; daughter Kelly (Michael) Farber of Normalville, PA; and daughter, Ryan Gail Earley of Ross Township.
Jim is also survived by his five grandchildren James W., Jr., and Liberty Earley; Sam and Jack Farber; and Charlotte Fuhr; along with two brothers, Chuck (Peggy Jo) Earley of Dayton, OH, and Pat (Julia) Earley of Fombell, PA; and dozens of nephews and nieces, many other loving relatives and countless friends.
Longtime member of IBEW, Local 5, Jim was proprietor of Dimond Electric, Inc. of Ross Township, Pennsylvania, for over 40 years; creating a legacy which his son, James W., continues today.
Friends will be received from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with a service being held at 7PM. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Glimmer of Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 908 Wexford, PA 15090 https://www.symbolofthecure.com/
So very sad to hear of your passing. Rest easy “Uncle Jim”
A great childhood friend you will surely be missed Jimmy!
Eileen and family, So sorry for your loss, Jim was such a lovely person, may his memory fill your mind, warm your heart, and lead you through this difficult time.
Eileen, my heart is breaking for Jim’s passing. I am praying for you and your beautiful family and know that he lives in each of your hearts. Jim was always so kind and made me and my family feel welcome whenever we got together. Jim will certainly be missed by everyone. Eileen, I’m in Colorado with Cait and her family and can’t be there physically but I am grieving with you. God bless all with comfort and trust that Jim is watching over you.
I’ve known Jimmy and Eileen for 31 wonderful years. He was great man of few words. When he did speak, they were heartfelt and meaningful. He was always there to help out when I needed him. We had great fun at our golf outings. We made great memories I will have forever. May God hold you in his arms, Jimmy.
My deepest sympathies to you, Eileen, and your family.
Big Jim – you were the best uncle. You always had time for me and made me feel so special. I will always remember that smile and laugh. You were a very kind person, and I will miss you. God Bless.
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE EARLEY FAMILY. i HAD MANY MEMORIES WITH JIM’S DAD OVER MANY YEARS OF WORKING TOGETHER. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
NANCY AND LENNY BORAS
Eileen I worked with Jim and his father and worked for Dimond with Jack Gruber. Played a little golf with him also with the Local 5 golf group. Unfortunately I’m out of town and will not be able to pay my respects in person but wanted to tell you and your family you have my sympathy in your time of loss
One of many memories with your clan one just came to mind, I swear anytime I would see either uou or Jim the other was right there. All 14 of us here in Florida are all sorry for the loss of Jim. God Bless 🙏🙏
Eileen, my heartfelt sympathies extend to you and your family.
Few friends had a softer smile and such a fine personality then Jim.
I still reflect often on how many highschool capers we all got away with and the parties!
Hallie,I and Tommy really enjoyed the reunion we all had in 2022 . Sitting across from Jim I knew he was “with “ us . He was a good man.
Thanks to you he was kind man.
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers of comfort for the Early family.
I remember all the good times we all shared on the mountain and the lake. God bless!
Sending loving thoughts and remembering all the fun times we shared
Sorry for your loss Eileen Jim was a great guy. I remember back when he and I rented a U-Haul and went up to Faith McClellan’s parents farm and stripped a barn of all the wood. We had a great time we shared the wood. That’s how I remember him May rest in peace.
Eileen and family,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I enjoyed my time with Jim over the years on the golf course and a beer or two at the Highland Bar. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family at this time.
I regret not being able to pay my respects at this time. God Bless.
Deepest condolences to Jim’s family and all who knee and loved him.