Robert J. “Spike” Holowka, 65, of Hellertown, died Dec. 9, 2018, at his residence. Born in Fountain Hill, he was a son of the late Stanley and Johanna J. (Laky) Holowka.

He worked in the rigger department of the Bethlehem Steel for many years.

He is survived by two sisters, JoAnn H. Smith of Horseheads, N.Y. and Gloria H. and her husband Frank D. Nastasee of Hellertown.

There are no calling hours. Services are private.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.