Howard J. Wagner, 78, of Butler passed away Sunday.

He was the beloved husband of Charlotte; loving father of Michele (Rob) Joswiak and Lori (Len) Cavanaugh; grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of nine.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Gill.

Wagner — Funeral services and interment will be private for Howard J. Wagner, who passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014.Arrangements are entrusted to the Young Funeral Home, Butler.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.