| Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
| Date of Passing | Dec 15, 2022 |
| About | CRYSTAL LYDE OBITUARY Rev. Crystal Lyde, 67, of Lower Paxton Township, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her beloved husband Bernard Lyde. She was born on May 16, 1955, in Harrisburg, PA to the late Ralph Rogers and Caroline Leach. Mrs. Lyde graduated from Harrisburg High School enjoying her time in the band front as a majorette. She received her Associate's degree from HACC and continued her education by obtaining her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Crystal began her career as a Harrisburg City Police Officer and continued her success as a Pennsylvania State Trooper, serving as the first female minority spokesperson. After retiring from the PA State Police, she transitioned to become a passionate intercessor, prayer warrior, and servant of Christ. She served as the Pastor of both Mexico and Port Royal Presbyterian Churches of PA. Surviving are her children, Carol Purdy of Harrisburg and her son Harrison Purdy Jr. of Pittsburgh; 4 grandchildren, Tyler Hinson, Desiree Kitsmiller, Anali Purdy, Eli Thabateh; 2 great-granddaughters, Skyler Hinson and Avery Hinson, and a host of relatives and friends. Her life was one of passion, devotion, love, and enjoyment of everyone's success. She wholeheartedly believed in the power of the Holy Spirit and this angel will be greatly missed. A viewing will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, 3125 Walnut St., Harrisburg, PA 17109. Earthy committal will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 6701 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112. |
