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Andrew Kizer Obituary

Andrew M. Kizer Sr. of Salem Twp., formerly of Madison Twp., died Sunday morning at VNA Hospice at Geisinger Community Medical Center following an illness. His wife, the former Sharon Batzel, died in 1997.

Born in Jefferson Twp., son of the late Joseph and Pearl Cowell Kizer, he owned and operated a dairy farm and worked for Case Tire and Service and Sandone Tire. He was a former member of Madisonville Volunteer Fire Company, Mountain Monitor CB Club and Elmhurst Men's Bowling League.

For more than 28 years, he was a foster parent, caring for a total of 53 children, and he opened his home to many more in emergency situations.

Also surviving are sons, Andrew Jr. and wife, Jan; and Stephen, both of Dunmore; a great-niece and caretaker, Nellie Zawicki, Lake Ariel; sisters, Ethel Bisignani, Scranton; and Doris Fuller, Avoca; a brother, Gordon, Jefferson Twp.; grandchildren, Andrew, Jeremy and Hailey Kizer; great-grandchildren, Logan and Natalie Kizer; and a companion, Iva Kizer.

He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Duane; and brothers, Harry, Joseph and Norman.

The family would like to thank Traditional Home Health and Hospice.

Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the James Wilson Funeral Home, 143 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.

For directions or to send the family an online condolence, visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Scranton Times on Apr. 21, 2015.
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Rest in peace u will be missed prayers r with the kizer family

Stacey waldron

April 24, 2015

On behalf of our whole staff, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Your friends at Traditional Hospice

April 22, 2015

We are sory about your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Dorothy and Harry Moore

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April 21, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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April 21, 2015

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