Wanda L. (Hetzel) Welch

Feb. 19, 1951 – Oct. 23, 2023

Wanda L. (Hetzel) Welch, 72, of Altoona, passed away Oct. 23, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Conway) Hetzel. She married James Welch, who preceded her in death in 1995, after 23 years of marriage.

Surviving are her best friends: Denise Benson and Sara Otto; and many extended family members whom she loved very much.

She was preceded in death by siblings: Johnny, Ronald, Thomas and Diane.

Wanda graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1969, and retired as a Bundle Girl from Tritex Sportswear.

She enjoyed spending time with her kitty cat, Sara.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m.

Private interment at Blair Memorial Park 

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Mending Hearts Animal Rescue, 4771 E Loop Rd., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

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