Dennis G. Youshaw, M.D., F.A.C.S

July 24, 1939-January 12, 2025

Dennis G. Youshaw, M.D., F.A.C.S, 85 of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at Select Specialty Hospital of Johnstown. He was born in Butler, PA, the son of Stephen P. and Lenore I. (List) Youshaw. On June 19, 1965 he married Judith A. Berkheimer of Altoona. They have a daughter, Susan Lynn Cashner (Fred) and a grandson, Dax Gordon Cashner.

Dennis was a graduate of the Philipsburg Osceola Area Joint High School, class of 1957. He graduated from Lycoming College, Williamsport in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. Dennis was honored as a distinguished alumnus of Lycoming College. He went on to graduate from Hahnemann University (now Drexel) School of Medicine in Philadelphia with his M.D. in 1965. He completed his internship at Altoona Hospital from 1965 to 1966 and his general surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan from 1966 to 1970.

Dennis served as a Major in the United States Air Force as Chief of Surgery and commander of the Dispensary in Thule, Greenland from 1970 to 1971. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation medal in 1971. Dennis was stationed at Eglin Regional Hospital, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida from 1971 to 1972. Dr. Youshaw was associated with Blair Medical Associates and practiced General Surgery in the Altoona area for 38 years. He was on the staffs of the Altoona Hospital and Health South.

Among many memberships in various social and professional organizations, he was a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association, American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society, Blair County Medical Society, the Roy D. McClure Surgical Society of Henry Ford Hospital, and Henry Ford Hospital Medical Association. Dr. Youshaw was a founding member of the American Trauma Society, past Chairman of the Department of Surgery of the Altoona Hospital, Chief of Surgery of the Altoona Hospital, sat on the Board of Trustees of Lycoming College, Williamsport from 2005 to 2017, Emeritus Trustee of Lycoming College from 2017 to present and a member of the Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Judith of nearly 60 years; his daughter, Susan, her husband, Fred and their son, Dax; and several cousins.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 16602.

The family suggest that contributions be made in Dennis’s memory to Lycoming College, Williamsport, One College Pl, Williamsport, PA 17701 or the First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

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