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Dennis G. Youshaw, MD, FACS, 85, of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at Select Specialty Hospital of Johnstown. He was born in Butler, 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 MD in 1965. He completed his internship at Altoona Hospital from 1965-66 and his general surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich., from 1966-70.
Dennis served as a major in the United States Air Force as Chief of Surgery and commander of the dispensary in Thule, Greenland, from 1970-71. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation medal in 1971. Dennis was stationed at Eglin Regional Hospital, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., from 1971-72. Dr. Youshaw was associated with Blair Medical Associates and practiced general surgery in the Altoona area for 38 years. He was on the staff 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 2005-17, 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 of nearly 60 years, Judith; his daughter, Susan, and her husband, Fred, and their son, Dax; and several cousins.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.
The family suggests that contributions be made in Dennis's memory to Lycoming College - Williamsport, One College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701; or the First United Methodist Church, 801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.