Nicholas Markowitz, age 87, of Lower Saucon Township PA, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at VNA Hospice House of St. Luke's, Lower Saucon Twp. He is the husband of the late Margaret (Salabsky) Markowitz.

Born in Allentown PA, March 2, 1920, he is the son of the late John and Anna (Krill) Markowitch. Nicholas had worked at the Bethlehem Steel as a foreman in various levels until retiring in 1982. He served his country honorably during World War II in the Pacific Theatre in the United States Army. He is a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Bethlehem PA; and the Silver Creek Country Club, serving on its Board of Directors.

He is survived by his Daughter, Dianne E. Markowitz of Alexandria VA.

Family and friends are invited to call 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. The service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Church. The interment will conclude services at the Holy Ghost Cemetery, Bethlehem PA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 417 Carlton Ave, Bethlehem PA 18015-1583.