Funeral, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services
Serving All Faiths
A privately owned family business offering traditional and contemporary funeral services, cremations, and pre-planning.
The famous General Trexler Estate at 1227 Hamilton Street is among the best known residences in Allentown. Filled with ornate woodwork, leaded stained glass windows, comtemporary lighting and a grand entranceway, coming to the Trexler Home is a unique experience.
Dennis L. Grow
10/17/2025
Dennis L. Grow, 63, of Breinigsville, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2025. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Lee N. Grow and Kathryn S. (Oswald) Grow.
Dennis was employed for 38 years for East Penn Manufacturing (Deka) MH in the Industrial Building. He was a active firefighter and lifetime member at the Topton Fire Company for 45 years. He served in several ranks, including Assistant Chief, Fire Chief, and Fire Marshal. He worked at Emmaus Fire Department for 10 years. He was a dedicated Fire Instructor for over 25 years and instructed many new firefighters in the local area.
He is survived his son Dustin and daughter-in-law Ellen (Hansen) Grow, son Devin Grow and Fiancé Shelly Huff; and grandchildren Brody, Vivienne, Logan, and Daxton. He is survived by his mother Kathryn S. (Oswald) Grow, sister Denise (Grow) Weaknecht, and sister Dawn (Grow) Schadler. He is survived by nieces and a nephew.
Funeral services (memorial) will be held at Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, 1227 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM. The family will receive friends and relatives from 1:00-2:30 PM.
Flowers can be sent or contributions may be made to: Topton Volunteer Fire Company, 600 State Street, Topton, PA 19562.
Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, see www.allentownfunerals.com.