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Andrea Lynn Barton, 34, Altoona, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025. She was born in Denver, Colo., daughter of the late Frank E. Sesack and Teresa A. (Mihalko) Sesack, and her beloved stepfather, John C. Speicher, whom she knew as "Dad."
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Andrew and Agnes Mihalko; paternal grandparents, Frank and Betty Sesack; and her cousin, Abby Sesack.
She is survived by her loving husband, Matthew Edward Barton; daughter, Ingrid Louise Barton; siblings: Steven (Chelsey) Sesack of The Woodlands, Texas, Sarah M. (Justin) McKool of Johnstown and Jacob M. (Yakira) Speicher of Davidsville. She is also survived by loving in-laws: Edward and Susan Barton, Kathryn (Joshua) Greenberg and Josiah (Suzanne) Barton; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many close friends.
Andrea was a 2008 graduate of Richland High School. She later graduated in 2012 from West Virginia University, earning her degree in Nutritional Science.
Andrea was employed at Altoona Area School District. Through her work, she educated students on the importance of healthy eating, a cause she deeply believed in.
Outside of her profession, she was an artist at heart. She found joy in sharing her artwork, calligraphy and delicate watercolor cards that she would create, bringing beauty into the world through her creativity. She was passionate about health and wellness, swimming, hiking, biking, camping, yoga, reading, exploring new places, cooking, discovering new recipes and spending time with her beloved dogs, Cosmo and Rusty.
She was an active member of First Church of Christ in Altoona, where she worshiped, volunteered and made many friends with whom she studied. She loved Christ, her husband, family, life, mountains, forests and oceans. She was the salt and light to others that she was called to be and had a faith in God that could move mountains. She impacted the lives of countless people through her strength, resilience and capacity to love and help others. A thousand words could not paint the picture of how truly amazing and irreplaceable she was.
One of her favorite Bible verses was Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Visiting hours will be held from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at First Church of Christ, 113 Good Shepherd Road, Altoona. A public memorial service will follow at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Alex Hildebrand officiating. Private inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Richland.
The family suggests contributions in memory of Andrea be directed to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (www.ovarian.org); or the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (www.worldwildlife.org).
Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Cremation by Laurel Highlands Crematory at Harris Funeral Home.