James C. Bierach “Jim” of West River, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Son of the late Luther and Frances Bierach. Jim is the father of William J. Bierach, Jennifer R. Schilling, and F. Cathleen Noyes. He is the lifelong companion of Faye Hawkins, and was also like a father to her daughters, Donna Brocato, Vicky Hudson, Carolyn Lusby, and Rebecca Groff. Also survived many sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jim was a sales representative for several commercial oil companies in the DC metro area over his lifetime. He was a boating and automobile enthusiast. Family will receive friends at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 6-8pm. A visitation will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 220 Owensville Road West River MD, October 11, 2017, from 10:30-11am, followed by a funeral service at 11am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, his family requests a contribution be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,1815 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403.