Obituaries - Paul Kraft, William McCormick

Paul George Kraft, age 84 of LaBelle, Florida passed away at his home with his loving wife at his side on February 10, 2024. Paul was born on July 20, 1939, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to the late Paul G. and the late Dorothy Franklin Kraft. 

Paul proudly served his country in the United Air Force, after serving in the Air Force, Paul worked for Diamond State Telephone Company for many years, after working there for many years, he opened his own catering company with the name of Silver Server Catering and Accent Tents and Rentals. 

Paul married Carol Graf. Paul was a loving and caring husband, father and friend who will be dearly missed by everyone who loved and knew him. Paul and Carol moved to Florida after his 2001 stroke. 

Paul loved giving back to his community both in Delaware and Florida. In Florida he dedicated his time to volunteering to different organization including the following: Kiwanis, Salvation Army, Ringing the Bell during the Christmas Season, Delivering Meals on Wheels, and the Firehouse Community Theatre. 

Paul love life and lived it to the fullest. Paul leaves fond memories with is loving wife; Carol Kraft of LaBelle, Florida, his two sons; Christopher Kraft and Kenneth Kraft along with his close family friends both in LaBelle and Delaware. Cremation rites will be accorded for Paul. 

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Akin-Davis Funeral Home – LaBelle.

Willam Bradley McCormick, age 80, a resident of LaBelle, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the Hope Hospice House in Lehigh Acres. 

He is survived by his loving family, wife Linda McCormick (Jones); children Shawn McCormick, Amy McCormick, and Travis (Peggy) McCormick; stepchildren Stephanie (Jeffery) Young and Matt Helmerich; grandchildren Meg McCormick, Baylen (Alari) McCormick, Emily Hull, and Jaydee Hull; great grandchildren Mia McCormick, Teddie McCormick, and Cole Young. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Blanche (Matusiak) McCormick. 

 William worked for the Corps of Engineers. After retiring he worked as an inspector for Allied Engineering. He enjoyed hog hunting. He loved his dog and all animals. 

A celebration of William’s life will be held at a later date.