David M. Kambies, 71, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Herbert and Gertrude Zengion Kambies. David was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and Luzerne County Community College, where he received his associates degree. Prior to his retirement, David was employed as a draftsman by Dorranceton Millwork Inc. and by several local architectural firms.

David loved football and he was an avid fan of the New England Patriots.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Michaeline Kambies in 1984.

David is survived by his sister, Gail May, Laflin and her companion, Joseph Reynolds, Clinton, NJ; and by his brother, Keith Kambies and his companion, Angie Mahoric, La Honda, CA; nephews, Jerry May and his wife, Linnea, Pittsburgh; and Brian May and his wife, Kelli, Shavertown; 3 great nieces. He is also survived by his aunts and several cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday July 30, 2026, at St. Leo the Great Parish 33 Manhattan St. Ashley. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp.

a visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the church.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

Condolences may be sent by visiting David’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com.