EASTON, Pa. – Timothy Zeh, a 26-year-old Easton resident formerly from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, died on Tuesday from injuries after an explosion in his apartment on West Milton Street, according to local authorities. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on March 12, 1998, Zeh had recently moved to Easton, carving out a life centered around his passions which included fishing, hiking, and a love for animals.
Friends and family are mourning the sudden loss, pouring their grief and memories into heart-wrenching social media tributes. Loved ones remember Zeh as a creative soul with an infectious sense of humor and an immeasurable kindness that made him a cherished friend and family member.
Zeh attended Warren County Technical School, where he graduated in 2016. Beyond the classroom, he was known for his artistic abilities, especially in graphic arts, where he and his friends would design and create t-shirts, a testament to his creative spirit and teamwork.
One close friend reminisced about their time together in high school, describing Tim as practically inseparable and ever-present to lighten the mood. “Tim was my right hand in high school, we were attached at the hip,” one friend shared. “If you saw one of us, you saw both of us. He was always positive and right there to make me smile.”
Memories shared by classmates include moments of laughter and music-filled car rides, emblematic of Zeh’s ability to turn everyday events into lasting memories. A classmate fondly recalled, “We had just talked a few weeks ago, catching up. Tim sent me a song we used to blast in my Jetta after school. I’ll play that song and think of you, Tim.”
Survived by his parents, Erich Zeh Jr. and Nancy Geissler Zeh, and his brothers, Erich R. Zeh and Tyler Zeh, Timothy Zeh’s family legacy extends to his maternal grandparents, Robert and Janice Geissler, and his paternal grandmother, Mary Ann Vogt. Their shared grief over the loss echoes the sentiments felt by the broader community.
His obituary, prepared by Finegan Funeral Home, highlights his varied interests, particularly his penchant for collecting rocks and crystals, a hobby that illustrated his deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors.
The outpouring of love and memories serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the indelible mark that Zeh has left on the lives of those he touched. As investigations into the cause of the explosion continue, the community and his family are left to reconcile the void his untimely departure has created.
In the wake of this tragedy, plans for a memorial service are underway, providing a space for the community to come together in honor of a life that, while tragically cut short, was immensely impactful. Further details will be shared by the family and funeral home in due course.
As the Easton community comes to terms with this devastating event, the memories shared by friends and family paint a portrait of a man who lived a full, albeit too short, life, animated by his passions and sustained by the love of those he knew.