Dorothy A. (Burchfield) Brosnahan

June 2, 1920 - December 27, 2015

Dorothy A. Brosnahan, 95, of St. Petersburg, passed away at her residence early Sunday morning (12/27/15) after an extended illness. Born on June 2, 1920 in Turkey City Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Edna Kline Burchfield (Olson). She was a 1937 graduate of the Knox High School. During operations in World War II, Dorothy was one of the "Rosey the Riveter's" working for Bell Aircraft in Buffalo, NY and later at Armco In Butler replacing the male workers who were fighting the war. A fact that she and her family are very proud of.  Dorothy was married to John F. Brosnahan Sr., in 1950 at the Presbyterian Church in Rimersburg, PA. and who preceded her in death in 1985.  She is survived by Seven children. Wanda Lee Martin of Las Vegas; Richard Marzullo of Las Vegas; Patricia (Harry) Strawniak of West Middlesex; John F. (Joyce) Brosnahan Jr., of Emlenton; Susan Brosnahan of St. Petersburg; Thomas (Julia) Brosnahan of St. Petersburg; and Cara (Jeffrey) Rugh of Kane.  Eleven Grandchildren, Twelve Great-Grandchildren, and Two Great Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Gerald Burchfield of Rockland. An Aunt Alverda Douthett of Brookville. Cousins Don and Ron Kline, and Bill Douthett. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and late husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by an infant son James Stephen Marzullo who died in 1940.  At the request of the family a private visitation and funeral service will be held at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home in Parker, Pa. Interment will take place at the Emlenton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the Clarion Forest VNA Hospice  C/O Clarion Forest Visiting Nurse Association, Inc 271 Perkins Road  Clarion, PA  16214.