Rev. Fr. Paul J. Clines

Father Clines was an instrument in my life my mother worked for him at the rectory at St Anne's for years and I knew him from St Mary's he always will be on my mind and in my heart, At one time he said I would be good Priest sorry I did not follow through on it.

Rev Clines,I know you will be greatly missed ,not only by your church & family but by the many hearts you have touched along your walk in this world...........I for one always looked for you in the halls of Barberton Hospital..I am a nurse at Bch and I can only say your life has touched me deeply and not only me but others.You were a great minister to many.And you will be missed....WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT...

It's been a couple of weeks, since your wake. I wanted to take the time to think about what I will miss most about you. It's very simple: that wry little smile and those twinkling eyes of yours. I was also thinking of all of the animals that were waiting for you at the Gates of Heaven. It must have been quite a site!
Thank you for being the priest that you were.

Father Clines you will be truly missed. I knew you from all the years at St. Augustine's. My parents (Paul & Wilma Postek) loved working for you at the church. I remember all the times my Mom & Dad would spend at church decorating for Christmas and just fixing altar so it would be just right for you. My parents loved doing the things for Lord but of course for you because you really were a wonderful person. You opened up our church to get Vietnamese family in and with your blessing and love...

So many lives touched so deeply by one man!
It was an honor teaching at St. Augustine and working side by side with this gentle peacemaker, who somehow had time to make each of us feel special. Thank you Father.

Dear Father,
When I heard the news of your passing it brought me to tears. It's been over twenty years since I saw you, but I remember like yesterday, the day you flew into Toledo to show me your plane. Your visit piqued my curiosity about the aviation industry and inspired me to earn my pilot's license. I'm comfortable knowing you're with the Lord now, enjoying a happy eternal life after giving so much of yourself for the people here on Earth. You are sorely missed and will never be...

DEAR FR. CLINES ON BEHALF OF MY MOTHER(RITA BRUNNER/ESKER) AND MYSELF I WANT TO WISH YOU BON VOYAGE ON YOUR NEW ADVENTURE INTO FOREVER. YOU WERE A TOWER OF STRENGH NOT ONLY FOR OUR FAMILLY WHEN OUR DAD,ERV BRUNNER, WAS AT WAR, BUT FOR ALL THE FAMILIES OF ST.MARY'S PARISH DURING THE WORLD WAR II YEARS, AND CONTINUED TO BE A DEAR FRIEND AND INSPIRATION EVER AFTERWARDS.AND IN MY SMALL MIND(AT THE TIME) YOU AND BING CROSBY (AS FR. O"MALLEY) WILL ALWAYS BE ONE AND THE SAME PERSON--WONDERFUL...

DEAR FR. CLINES ON BEHALF OF MY MOTHER(RITA BRUNNER/ESKER) AND MYSELF I WANT TO WISH YOU BON VOYAGE ON YOUR NEW ADVENTURE INTO FOREVER. YOU WERE A TOWER OF STRENGH NOT ONLY FOR OUR FAMILLY WHEN OUR DAD,ERV BRUNNER, WAS AT WAR, BUT FOR ALL THE FAMILIES OF ST.MARY'S PARISH DURING THE WORLD WAR II YEARS, AND CONTINUED TO BE A DEAR FRIEND AND INSPIRATION EVER AFTERWARDS.AND IN MY SMALL MIND(AT THE TIME) YOU AND BING CROSBY (AS FR. O"MALLEY) WILL ALWAYS BE ONE AND THE SAME PERSON--WONDERFUL...

God Blessed us with you Father Clines. You were indeed a great and loved priest by our entire family. I first remember you from St Mary's. I was one year old when you were ordained. Kathy and I still have hanging in our house the beautiful Nativity plaque, a wedding gift to us forty years ago. You will be in our hearts always.
Don and Kathy Brunner Family.