Eric Anthony McCraw, 73, of Lebanon, PA transitioned into eternal rest on November 1, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Lebanon, PA. He was born in Harrisburg, PA son of the late Melvin McCraw and Flossie Wiggins McCraw.

Eric, known as “Tony” was born April 11th, 1952. He attended William Penn High School. Tony worked throughout PA doing various jobs affectionately known as a “one of a kind” handyman. A true essence of selflessness, he would give and help anyone; he was truly dedicated to his family. He was often the main character at family functions, for he was wild and hilarious at all times. He kept you anxious at card games with his slick ways, he loved scratch-offs, was an avid pool shark, and enjoyed fishing. He adored his daughters often bragging about them and his grandkids. He frequently made rounds to all his siblings’ homes, sometimes fixing or finishing a project that he perhaps started weeks ago.

Tony was a true believer in the word! He attended Mount Calvary Church of God and Christ. Tony was proceeded in death in addition to his parents; his daughter Karen Hunter. His sisters Flossie “Sandy” McCraw, Emily “Jeannie” McCraw, Saundra Smith, Velma “Brenda” Winbush and Linda Milligan all of Harrisburg, PA. He was also a member of the Ephraim Slaughter American Legion Post #733.

Tony leaves to celebrate his life, his daughters, LaToya Lewis (Lawrence) and Monique Smith (Shinay) all of Harrisburg, PA, 2 stepsons Dominic Burno and James Burno of Harrisburg, PA. His 7 grandsons, Kenneth Hunter, of Stockbridge, GA, Lawrence Lewis Jr., Logan Anthony Lewis, Mykell Smith, Marquise Oliver, Tramayne Oliver and Malcolm Hicks, Jr. all of Harrisburg, PA. His 3 granddaughters, Linisha Hunter of Columbia, SC. Laila Lewis and Nia Hicks, both of Harrisburg, PA. His sisters, Teresa Cofield (John), Kathy Smith, Annette McCraw and Connie Barbee all of Harrisburg, PA and Diane Turner (Kenneth) of York, PA. His brothers, Melvin McCraw (Jane), Terry McCraw (Vivian), Lonnie McCraw (Diane) all of Harrisburg, PA and Kelvin McCraw (Phoebe) of Clarksville, TN. His best friend Crystal Oliver and longtime friend Rosa McCraw of Harrisburg, PA and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Eric Anthony McCraw, 73, of Lebanon, PA transitioned into eternal rest on November 1, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Lebanon, PA. He was born in Harrisburg, PA son of the late Melvin McCraw and Flossie Wiggins McCraw.

Eric, known as “Tony” was born April 11th, 1952. He attended William Penn High School. Tony worked throughout PA doing various jobs affectionately known as a “one of a kind” handyman. A true essence of selflessness, he would give and help anyone; he was truly dedicated to his family. He was often the main character at family functions, for he was wild and hilarious at all times. He kept you anxious at card games with his slick ways, he loved scratch-offs, was an avid pool shark, and enjoyed fishing. He adored his daughters often bragging about them and his grandkids. He frequently made rounds to all his siblings’ homes, sometimes fixing or finishing a project that he perhaps started weeks ago.

Tony was a true believer in the word! He attended Mount Calvary Church of God and Christ. Tony was proceeded in death in addition to his parents; his daughter Karen Hunter. His sisters Flossie “Sandy” McCraw, Emily “Jeannie” McCraw, Saundra Smith, Velma “Brenda” Winbush and Linda Milligan all of Harrisburg, PA. He was also a member of the Ephraim Slaughter American Legion Post #733.

Tony leaves to celebrate his life, his daughters, LaToya Lewis (Lawrence) and Monique Smith (Shinay) all of Harrisburg, PA, 2 stepsons Dominic Burno and James Burno of Harrisburg, PA. His 7 grandsons, Kenneth Hunter, of Stockbridge, GA, Lawrence Lewis Jr., Logan Anthony Lewis, Mykell Smith, Marquise Oliver, Tramayne Oliver and Malcolm Hicks, Jr. all of Harrisburg, PA. His 3 granddaughters, Linisha Hunter of Columbia, SC. Laila Lewis and Nia Hicks, both of Harrisburg, PA. His sisters, Teresa Cofield (John), Kathy Smith, Annette McCraw and Connie Barbee all of Harrisburg, PA and Diane Turner (Kenneth) of York, PA. His brothers, Melvin McCraw (Jane), Terry McCraw (Vivian), Lonnie McCraw (Diane) all of Harrisburg, PA and Kelvin McCraw (Phoebe) of Clarksville, TN. His best friend Crystal Oliver and longtime friend Rosa McCraw of Harrisburg, PA and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.