Dorothy (Joos) Rafferty,100, wife of the late Paul F. Rafferty, passed away on February 16th at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dorothy was a Registered Nurse having graduation from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing. She married Paul in 1946 and they raised 3 children, Kathleen, Paul and Richard. Dorothy was a wonderful baker and cook, and she loved to play cards and her Pittsburgh Pirates. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Kathy Romano wife of Robert: son Paul husband of Janet, son Richard husband of Mary Kay, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her 5 siblings. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on February 20, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Incarnation Catholic Church, 4071 Franklin Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Friends will be received from 10:00 AM until time of service.