A retired registered nurse with an accomplished career that spanned 45 years, Josephine A. Ledwin passed away just 11 days short of her 90th birthday.

Josephine received her Bachelor's Degree in Science from D'Youville College School of Nursing in 1954.  She went on to serve in all facets of the profession. These included a medical/surgical staff nurse at OLV Hospital; an occupational health nurse for several prominent local companies, among them Buffalo Forge and Niagara Mohawk; and an instructor at all levels of nursing.  She trained aides, LPNs, and RNs, the latter as a clinical instructor at D'Youville College, her alma mater. By far her most fulfilling professional experience, however, was in providing health care for the Visiting Nursing Association of Buffalo.  A devout Catholic, Josephine served as a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Orchard Park.

Josephine proudly celebrated her family's Polish culture and shared this love of Polish traditions with her children, especially on holidays.  She was an avid Buffalo sports fan, cheering on the Sabres and Bills through the decades.  She also found great joy in keeping up with all of her grandchildren.

She was married on June 18, 1955, to her best friend and the love of her life, her beloved Donald T. Ledwin.

Josephine was the devoted mother of Karen Ledwin, Barbara Constantz, Donna Ledwin, Mary (Bobby Ray) Bean, D.Thomas Ledwin, and Mark (Heather) Ledwin and proud grandmother of Anna Ledwin, Jeffrey Constantz, Jo Claire Constantz, Cameron Surratt, Christian (Katie) Bean, Peter (Josie) Bean, Paul Bean, Matthew Ledwin and Joseph Ledwin.

The cherished daughter of the late Anna (nee Sigiel) and late Adam Belasik and dearest sister of the late Walter Sauk, Estelle Sauk, Sophie "Sue" (late Anthony) Grochol, Adam (late Genevieve) Belasik, Sr., Valerie (late John) Latham and sister-in-law of late Marlene (late Richard) Borodzik and also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

As per Josephine's wishes, her remains were donated to the University of Buffalo Anatomical Gift Program.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to Hospice Buffalo be considered.

The family will be present to receive family and friends on Monday, (December 27, 2021) from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem).

Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, New York 14127 on Tuesday, (December 28, 2021) at 10 AM.

Face coverings will be required at all times during services.

The family appreciates your prayers and concerns during this time and would like to thank you for your support and understanding.

Please take a minute to share a picture in our online Photo Album or a favorite memory in our Guest Book here on Josephine's Tribute page.