The Topeka Daily Capital Sunday October 2, 1960 Howard A. Hatch. Howard A. HATCH, 90, a former Topeka, died Saturday at his home in Barberton, Ohio. Mr. Hatch worked in the engineering department of the Santa Fe Railway for many years at Chanute, Kan., and was employed by the Santa Fe when he lived in Topeka. Survivors include a brother and two sisters of Barberton, Ohio. Services and burial will be Tuesday in Barberton. the Canfield Hickman Funeral Home of Barberton is in charge of arrangements.