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Michael L. Hatch

3/22/1952 - 9/21/2025

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Obituary For Michael L. Hatch

Michael L. Hatch

March 22, 1952-September 21, 2025

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 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, and recently retired.

Michael enjoyed reading local newspapers, front to back, every day. Michael’s life was his work and his family.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 4-6:30 pm, Thursday, September 25, 2025 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a funeral service will immediately follow in the Stevens Memorial Chapel at 6:30 pm.

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: website is foundryhouse.org.

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

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  • 09/27/2025

    Don Lockard

    Mike was my best friend in high school. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was one of a kind!

  • 09/27/2025

    Rob Buchanan

    My deepest sympathy goes out to mike and his family in his siblings. I grew up with Mike.We attended Keith high school together and Al tuna, a new Mike from the old 29th street, gang, new Mike, from all the good times that Keith high school in Alton high school.And we always had a lot of good fun together Zero may God bless you and Rest in Peace my brother. Rob Buchanan Cape Coral, Florida

  • 09/25/2025

    Ron Bickel

    Mike, you've always been a good man to me my friend, have a cig and coffee for me with Bill up there! Definitely gonna miss you .

  • 09/24/2025

    Pat and Etta Albright

    Our condolences to the Hatch family. Mike contributed so much to the Cresson Community beyond the West End Market. We shared many and varied opinions on current events but never was there any doubt about his intentions of good will. His selling of the business and now his passing leave a void in our hearts. His kindness and compassion will be a lasting legacy in our community... Love to his family...

  • 09/23/2025

    Mary/Frank Farabaugh

    So very sorry for your loss. The Frank Farabaugh family.

  • 09/23/2025

    Tedi Toyllens

    Remembering Mike today—abrupt, honest, and never afraid to speak his mind. A sharp businessman with a big heart, he left a mark on everyone who knew him. I'll always remember seeing him peer through his glasses as he looked up from newspaper to say hello. His voice will be missed, but his impact lives on.

  • 09/22/2025

    Jeff smith

    So sorry to hear of Mike passing. Have many great memories doing business with him with both Blackburn Russell and curtze. He was one of a kind and will be missed. Jeff

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