Deborah L. Dickson

April 16, 1957-April 28, 2026

Deborah L. Dickson, 69, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Altoona the daughter of the late Robert Stoner and Carol (McCall) Newberry.

Deborah married David L. Dickson on October 23, 1999 in Hollidaysburg.

She is survived by her loving husband; one son: Gregory Pencinger- Dickson (Casey) of Gatesburg; three daughters: Amber Ickes (Shaun) of Altoona, Tracey Dickson (Ryan) of Lilly and Angela Dickson of Altoona; eight grandchildren: Brandon, Bradley, David, Logan, Marley, Chevy, Aubrey, and Owen, who lovingly referred to her as their Mammy and MiMi. Deborah is also survived by her four siblings all of Altoona: Billy Newberry, Kevin Stoner, Vicki Lynn and Becky Seasoltz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her dogs, Macy and Holly.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy McKinney.

Deborah was a 1975 graduate of Altoona Area High School and had been a line operator at the Carpenter Company with 15 years of service.

She liked listening to her 70’s music, trips to Las Vegas and visiting amusement parks; but Deborah ultimately loved being a grandmother and spending time with her family.

Friends will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

A funeral service will be celebrated at 10 am, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in the Stevens Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Eli Hess. Interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Altoona.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.