Esther M. Kizer, 90, of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday, October 26th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, surrounded by her family. Her husband of 44 years, Joseph W. Kizer, Jr., passed away in 1999. 

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Sheerer - Beavers. She was a lifelong member of the former Calvary Bible Church in Maplewood. 

Surviving are her daughters JoAnn Hollister of Lake Ariel, Mary Langille and her husband Bert of Lake Ariel, and Alberta Eck of Moscow; sons Joseph Kizer and his companion Megan Jones of Lake Ariel, Cris Kizer and his companion Margurita Cruz of Lake Ariel, and Mark Kizer and his wife Shannon of Sterling; a sister Shirley Berger and her husband Ronald of Lake Ariel; 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her grandchildren Crystal Langille and Devin Proppe; sisters Irene Weitzel, Alberta Swingle, and Iva June Kizer; a son-in-law Darrell Hollister.

The family wishes to extended their deepest gratitude to the Nurses and Staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City and Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, for the care and comfort provided to their family. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 1st at 2:00PM in the James Wilson Funeral Home, 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Pastor Pat Lee.

 Friends may call on Sunday from 12:00PM - 1:55PM in the funeral home. 

Private Inurnment, Mt. Cobb Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Esther's memory may be made to: Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108 Moosic, Pa 18507.

For directions, to share a memory, or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.jamesfamilyfunerals.com