Adeline Ostrowski "Mrs. O", 93, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Carrie Howard. Adeline is predeceased by her sister, Dorothy (Howard) Ostrowski, and her loving husband, Stanley Ostrowski.

Adeline, a lifetime Chatham resident, was formerly employed as a secretary with an Albany insurance company and as a courier for the Chatham Central School District.   Adeline received her most pleasure from spending time with her family and manicuring the hilltop residence; she was the happiest while mowing her lawn.

She is survived by her children, Sharon Ostrowski Deck, Sheila Gardella (Tony), and Sherry Nichols (Karl); her grandsons Christopher Deck (significant other, Ashley) and Derek Gardella (Alexia); sister-in-law Mary Farley; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Evergreen Commons for the attention, care and friendship Adeline received.

Friends and family are welcome to celebrate Adeline's life on Friday, December 10, at 12-2 p.m., at the Wenk Funeral Home,21 Payn Avenue, Chatham. Burial will follow in the Chatham Rural Cemetery.

For those who wish to make contributions in lieu of flowers:  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 950 Loudon Road #330, Latham, NY 12110; American Heart Association, 4 Atrium Drive #100, Albany, NY 12205; or the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534.