Randall G. Kizer

Pastor Randall G. Kizer, 78, of South Canaan Township, Lake Ariel, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His loving wife of 56 years is the former Linda J. Lamberton. They were married on June 28, 1969.

Born on April 25, 1947 in Scranton, he was the son, and only child of the late George B.C. Kizer and Irene Mae Warner Kizer.

Rand was a graduate of Waymart High School in the Class of 1966. As a young man, he was a Boy Scout and carried those values with him throughout his life. Heeding the call to ministry early in life, Rand attended Bob Jones University and later graduated from Baptist Bible Seminary.

His first pastoral appointment was at the Hollisterville Bible Church in the early 1970's. He then served as Pastor of Scullville Bible Church near May's Landing in New Jersey. Rand and his family returned home to Varden and he continued to serve in ministry at various assignments in local churches including Honesdale Gospel Tabernacle, Calkins Baptist Church, and Canaan Bible Church.

Rand was Pastor of South Clinton Baptist Church; he served faithfully in his role there for more than 35 years until his death. For many years, he was a teacher at Canaan Christian Academy. Later in life, he also enjoyed working for Wayne County Transportation as a driver. Faithful to the Kingdom and committed to God's Word, he had a profound knowledge and understanding of the scriptures. He will be lovingly remembered for his sincerity and commitment in sharing the Gospel everywhere he went.

Rand is also survived by three children: Daniel J. Kizer and his wife Karen, Rebecca L. Chapman and her husband Mark, and David R. Kizer and his wife Leslie, all of South Canaan Township; 10 grandchildren: Erica Trevor (Kevin), Daniel Kizer, Jr. (Kea), Nicole Corazzi (Nick), Jared Kizer (Michelle), Aaron Kizer, Mark Chapman (Autumn), and Brad Chapman, David Kizer Jr., Zachary Kizer, and Madison Kizer; 10 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Wyatt, Jaron, Kenzie, Hudson, Cohen, George, Luke, Eli, and one on the way.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM in The Chapel at Ladore Lodge and Conference Center, 398 South Street, Waymart, PA 18472 with Pastor William Finnegan and Stanley Frey III officiating.

There will be a visitation from 10-11 AM on Friday March 6th in the Chapel at Ladore Lodge.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pastor Kizer's memory to: South Clinton Baptist Church, PO Box 165, Waymart, PA 18472. These contributions will directly support the church's Word of Life Missionary Joseph Chapman.

Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc., Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472. www.HowellFamilyFuneralHome.com