Timothy A. Drabick, 45, of Burlington, N.J., died Aug. 30, 2023. He was the husband of Rebecca A. (Cottrill) Drabick. They were married for one year in January. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Stephen J. Drabick, O.D. and Rae Ann (Haas) Drabick, of South Whitehall Township.

He worked as a certified orthotist. As a certified and licensed orthotist for 21 years, working with physiatrists and orthopedic surgeons, he was skilled in creating custom-designed braces and fitting patients with disorders of the nerves, muscles or bones. His empathy and compassion for people and his passion for this field, proved him to be an excellent health care practitioner.

He was a 1996 graduate of Parkland High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from York College of Pennsylvania and certificate in orthotics from Northwestern University.

A talented saxophone player and former member of the York College Jazz Ensemble, he loved attending concerts, collecting baseball and basketball cards, spending time with his grandkids and working out at the gym with his wife. He and his wife enjoyed many wonderful times together in their favorite historic town of Jim Thorpe, as well as Cape May, N.J. and family vacations to OCMD.

An amazing cook, he could always be found in his kitchen creating delicious culinary delights for his beloved family. He enjoyed gardening and helping his wife decorate for all the holidays.

He will be remembered as a beautiful soul inside and out. His smile and laughter would light up a whole room. He cared so deeply for the people around him and made an impact on many lives. He will be forever missed.

He is survived by his wife; parents; brother, Justin M. and his wife, Veronica, of Havre de Grace, Md.; niece, Victoria; nephew, Todd; stepsons, Joseph Concepcion Jr., Danyl Concepcion, Antonio Concepcion; stepdaughter, Isabella Concepcion; step-grandchildren, Jaylyn and Isaac Concepcion; beloved dog, Baby; beloved cats, Mama Kitty and Freddie.

Contributions may be made in his memory to Mental Health Association of New Jersey, 673 Morris Ave., Suite 100, Springfield, N.J. 07081 or https://www.mhanj.org/donate, or to Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, 3111, Route 38, Suite 11 #238, Mt. Laurel, N.J. 08054 or friendsofbcas.org.

A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held noon Oct. 28 at the Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton, 18067. Arrangements were made by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.