David Michael Brinham
September 15, 1939 - June 16, 2026
David Michael Brinham Obituary
Johnstown, PA - Brinham - David Michael, 86, of Johnstown, died peacefully at home on June 16, 2026. Born September 15, 1939, in Somerset, Pa., to the late Ralph and Lillian (Jackson) Brinham. Grandson of the late Sophia and Charles Jackson. David is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Connie J. (Kaufman) Brinham; brother and sister-in-law, Will and B. Jane (Kaufman) Hershberger; and nieces and nephews, Elizabeth (Hershberger) Poborski and William; Michele Hershberger; Courtney (Hershberger) Buffy and Travis; William (Poborski); Brock and Blaze Buffy. David graduated from Somerset High School in 1957. He received his bachelor's degree from Westchester College in 1961 and then his master's degree from The University of Pittsburgh. David served two years in the U.S. Army and was a teacher at Shanksville-Stonycreek High School, where he taught Social Studies. David loved playing golf at Somerset Country Club and Legends Golf & Country Club in Ft. Myers. When he couldn't be on a golf course he was hunting. Special thank you to UPMC Home Healthcare and Laurel Highlands Hospice. Family and friends will be received Thursday, June 18, from 3-8 p.m. at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., where additional viewing will be held Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m., Paul Hamilton, officiating. Committal to follow at Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., "Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care." Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com
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Johnstown, PA - Brinham - David Michael, 86, of Johnstown, died peacefully at home on June 16, 2026. Born September 15, 1939, in Somerset, Pa., to the late Ralph and Lillian (Jackson) Brinham. Grandson of the late Sophia and Charles Jackson. David is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Connie J. (Kaufman) Brinham; brother and sister-in-law,
Published on June 17, 2026
Events
Family and Friends Visitation
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Additional viewing and funeral service
Friday, June 19, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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