With heavy hearts after a short illness, Carolyn  B. Oster (nee: Rhodes), age 91, went to be with our lord Jesus Christ. She was loved by all who knew her. "Carol" as known by her family was born to the late Louis and Beatrice Rhodes (nee: Stubbe) in Cleveland, Ohio on July 31, 1931.  She was a 1949 graduate of West Tech in Cleveland, OH.  In her younger days she enjoyed playing tennis, fishing, and dancing with her friends. Carol was blessed with a loving family. She married James R. Oster  and was married for 61 years before his passing in 2012.  They enjoyed playing cards, dancing and going to see their favorite band "Alex & John."  During their marriage her and James had 2 loving sons Jeffrey and James.  Both Carol and James carried on their love for children by being deeply involved in Cub Scouts with their boys.  James created and ran Elyria's Safety Town for many years and Carolyn worked hard behind the scenes on jobs to help make sure the children were taken care of.  Carolyn had a love for cooking and baking and always made sure no one ever went hungry.  She was always proud of her garden and her flowers in her yard. In later years she loved watching the Cleveland Indians, out working crafts shows with her son Jeff, playing solitaire, working crossword puzzles, and she would never miss an episode of Judge Judy, Wheel of Fortune, or Jeopardy.  She had an outpouring love for animals especially her birds and many dogs. She is finally reunited with her favorite dog Rodney.She will always be remembered to family and close friends as a saint. Memorial contributions in Carolyn's name can be sent to Elyria Parks and Recreation Dept. c/o Safety Town 131 Court Street, Suite 103 Elyria, OH 44035. Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey and James Oster and her granddaughter, Stephanie (daughter of Jim and Gloria), who was like the daughter she never had; nephews, Gary, Mark,and Tim Rhodes. Robert and Richard Rodriguez. She is preceded in death by her parents; Louis and Beatrice Rhodes, brother; Louis Rhodes, and husband;James R. Oster. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.