Philip R. McDermott, 88, of West Deer Township passed away August 27, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. He was born February 5, 1925 in Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Anne (Taylor) McDermott. Mr. McDermott was a WW II veteran serving in the Navy as a radio man 2nd class. He was assigned to the destroyer escort USS Richard S. Bull that had duties in the South Pacific. Philip was a 1951 graduate of Kent State University, OH. and was employed for 27 years by Allegheny County as a tax assessor, retiring in 1986. Philip then worked as a right of way agent in the Franklin area for the PA Department of Transportation retiring in 1998. He always enjoyed a healthy debate with his family and friends, enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching the Pittsburgh sports teams.

Mr. McDermott is survived by his children Philip J. (Jennifer) McDermott of Chesterfield, VA. and Kelly McDermott of Natrona Heights; grandchildren Jessica Hicks, Michael, Lauren, and Kierra McDermott, Jenna, Morgan, and Breeanna Oravitz; brother George H. McDermott of Sylmar, CA; sister Rose Marie Martin of Moon Township: several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1995 Dolores M. McDermott; siblings William T. McDermott and Aimee P. McDermott.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8pm, Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Rd., Russellton, West Deer Twp. A Christian Funeral Mass will be held 10am Saturday at St. Victor Roman Catholic Church, Bairdford, West Deer Twp. with Rev. Charles Speicher. Philip will be laid to rest next to his wife, Dolores, at Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights.