OBITUARY: PATRICIA A. McDERMOT - On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at home in Boise (Idaho) (formerly from Bethel Park, PA). Preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph. Loving mother of Thomas (Melissa) Couch of Meridian, and the late David Couch, stepmother to Linda (Larry) Barth, Mark (Lisa) McDermot, Karen (David) McCachren (all from PA), and the late David McDermot. Preceded in death by her brother Raymond A. Delowry. After graduation from St. Francis School of Nursing in 1956, Pat enjoyed a long career in oncology and hospice nursing at various Pittsburgh-area facilities. In the 1990’s, she went back to school to earn a BSN (Pennsylvania State University), and a masters in nursing education (La Roche College). The family would like to express our gratitude for the caring ways of Dr. Thomas Pintar, the doctors and staff at the St. Alphonsus Geriatric Care Center, and the MorningStar Senior Living of Boise community. No formal services will be held. Pat asks that you consider volunteering your time or making a donation to whatever charitable or civic organization you support, if you are so inclined.