Obituary of Constance L. Birtwell

Constance L. Birtwell, age 75, of Springfield, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at her home. Connie was born on September 9, 1941, to Morris and Esther Hollingsworth. Connie graduated from Penncrest High School, Class of 1959. While working at Aldan Rug Co., Connie earned a degree in Carpet Design, from Philadelphia Museum College of Art. Mid-career she worked for 22 years as a sales associate at Strawbridge & Clothier in Springfield, PA. Later in life, Connie was a historical interpreter at the Colonial Plantation in Ridley Creek State Park. This was a job she truly loved. She is predeceased by her mother Esther and Step-Father William Conrad. . Survivors: Loving Husband: Edward, Brother Kenneth (Becky) Hollingsworth, Daughter, Jennifer Birtwell and Heather (Kevin) Manning, Precious Granddaughter, Katrina Manning. Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 9th at 11:00AM at The Church of St. Francis De Sales, 35 New Rd., Aston, PA 19014. Visitation: Tuesday, May 9th after 10:00AM at the church. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Connie's name may be made to: Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd. Phila., PA 19014 or St. Judes Children Research Hospital, www.stjude.org