Joseph M. Fosnaught Sr, 94, of Bairdford, West Deer Township, passed away at his residence, Friday, August 2, 2024.  Joseph was born on August 7, 1929, in Butler, son of the late Joseph A. and Alberta (Thompson) Fosnaught and moved to Bairdford in 1959.  He was a United States Army veteran.  Joseph started working at a young age as a miner in the Harwick mine and was a member of UMWA.  He then worked for the former J&L Steel Company, Engel Company and Union Carbide for 23 years.  In his latter years he drove a school bus for Fox Chapel School District.  Joseph enjoyed playing his guitar.  He is survived by his children, Donna (Edward) Thornton of, Cheswick, Diane (Kevin) Wendell of, West Deer Township and Gary (Marybeth) Fosnaught of, West Deer Township; sisters, Darlene (Jim) Mariani, Leona Hazlett and Sandy (Ed) Deary; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren along with nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Bertha S. Fosnaught in 2018; children, George M. Fosnaught, Debra M. Solano and Joseph M. Fosnaught Jr'; grand daughter, Denise Wood and great granddaughter, Rachel Michelle Wood.  A private viewing will be held for the family at Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Rd, Russellton, West Deer Township.  Joseph will be laid to rest next to his wife, Bertha, at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Township.  For online condolences, please visit, www.westdeerfuneralhome.com