David Himlin Obituary
Preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Rebecca (Lees); his son, Justin; his daughter-in-law, Kimi; 8 brothers and sisters; and his wife, Mary (Petro).
Survived by his sons, Aaron and David Jr. married to Christine; his grandchildren: Paige m/t Josh Mcclelland, Allison, Tyler, Emma Himlin; his great grandchildren: Maverick, Aven, and Arla; his step grandchildren, Madalyn, Samantha, Lia, Hailey, Amaya, and Shaun; his brother-in-law, James Petro; and his sister-in-law, Jenifer.
Dave was a 1959 graduate of Johnstown High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1961. He began his police career in Conemaugh Township, continued with the City of Johnstown, and then West Hills in 1969.
Friends received from 10:30 AM.-12:30 PM on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown.
A Military Honors service will begin at 12:30 PM at the funeral home by the Marine Corps League, Conemaugh Detachment #287.
Interment at Grandview Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in memory of David Himlin, Sr. to Wounded Warrior Project.
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RIC CSARAK JOHNSTOWN STREET SURVIVORS CAR CLUB
February 7, 2026
R.I.P. MY FRIEND-GOD BLESS YOU
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Paige McClelland (Himlin)
February 6, 2026
My sweet Papa I love you beyond words. Thanks for everything in this life. I´ll see you on the other side
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