Joseph F. Markosek (born January 27, 1950) is an American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 25th district from 1983 to 2021.
[citation needed] Before taking office in 1983, Markosek worked with Westinghouse Electric Corporation as a buyer of nuclear components.
[citation needed] Markosek served as the Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
[3] Markosek also advocated for the widening of the Route 22 corridor in the Murrysville region of his legislative district.
He also led special committees to investigate issues such as auto theft and problems faced by older drivers.