Howard H. Christner, 80, of Pittsburgh died Tuesday at his home.

Born Nov. 27, 1927, in Somerset, he was the son of Howard and Martha Mostoller Christner.

He served in the Army during World War II, and he was a self-employed land developer.

Mr. Christner was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glenshaw.

Surviving are a daughter, Carol Christner of Saxonburg, and a sister, Dorothy Alton of Columbus, Ohio.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Mildred W. Christner, who died Jan. 25, and two sisters.

<B>CHRISTNER</B> — Friends of Howard H. Christner, who died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the <B>Fox Funeral Home</B>, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Blair Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at the Somerset County Memorial Park.Information also is available at www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.