David W. Kaley

David William Kaley, 72 of Lebanon; a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.

Born on February 23, 1954, in Lebanon, PA, David was the youngest son of the late Russell E. and Elizabeth M. (Frazier) Kaley. He graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in 1972, where he played football, baseball, and basketball for the Beavers.

After high school, David started working as a welder at the Lebanon Steel Foundry until its closure. He then moved up the ranks at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility from 1991 to 2017 where he was known to many as “Sarge”. Retiring as a prison sergeant, he fulfilled a successful career of over 25 years where he made many long-lasting relationships. “Sarge” was well-respected among the inmates, even after their time served, because of his “firm, but fair” approach with them.

He was a dedicated family man who took great pride in providing for his household and teaching his children the values of hard work, integrity, faith and always putting family first. In his spare time, David was an avid golfer and motorcyclist, enjoyed traveling to Cross Fork, Potter County, camping with lifelong friends and their families, and taking annual trips to the shore in Wildwood, NJ.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathy (née Clements); his three children, David of Lebanon, Christopher (Sierra) of Lebanon, and Brian (Jasmin) of Lebanon; five grandchildren, Dante, Christian, Nyle, Vera, and Josephine; a sister, Patricia A. Kaley of Annville; and two grand puppies, Barkley and Leo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Joanne M. Fies, and his brother, Thomas M. Kaley.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc., 126 S. Ninth Street, Lebanon, Pa. An additional viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a traditional funeral service following at the same location on Monday, August 24, 2026. A burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Lebanon, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to COMPASSUS, 2101 Oregon Pike, Suite 301, Lancaster, PA 17601 or Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. The family welcomes your memories and messages in our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com