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Michael L. Hatch, 73, of Altoona, passed away Sunday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Marvin W. and Patricia (Smith) Hatch.
Michael married Barbara Ann Cherry in 1970.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years; his children: Nicol Hatch-Joy, Angela Hatch, Lauren Hatch-Pokhrel (Dipesh) and Michael Billotte; five grandchildren: Caleb Epple (Sarah), Hannah Epple, Sarah Epple, Surya Pokhrel and Jivan Pokhrel; seven great-grandchildren: Aleia Eckenrode, Maci and Ryan Lewis, Asher, Auctavia, Aria and Ivonna Epple. Michael is also survived by his siblings: Richard Hatch, Annette Keltz (Randy) and Marcia Hatch; brother-in-law, John Kraft; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Asher Epple; and siblings: Stephen, David and Keith Hatch and Lacey Kraft.
Michael was a 1972 graduate of Altoona Area High School, where he played football, wrestled and ran track. He attended Penn State Altoona.
Michael was previously the president and regional director of the Cresson Jaycees.
He worked his entire life as owner of West End Produce until his recent retirement.
Michael enjoyed reading local newspapers, front to back, every day. Michael's life consisted of his work and his family.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will immediately follow in the Stevens Memorial Chapel at 6:30 p.m.
Interment will be held at Blair Memorial.
The family kindly requests that contributions be made in Michael's memory to The Foundry -- Men's Recovery Home online at (foundryhouse.org).
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.