Diane S. (Shaffer) Bingham, 75, wife of Walter L. Bingham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Reading Hospital.
Born in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Thomas Holland Shaffer and Sara (Nietsche) Shaffer.
Diane was the Executive Director of the BIE in Pottstown for many years. She was an accomplished scuba diver. Diane will be remembered for her own, unique sense of humor.
Surviving along with her husband Walt of 26 years, is her son Benjamin Yanis, husband of Jessica; step-children Scott L. Bingham, husband of Lauri; and Heather Blackwell, wife of Luk; grandchildren Wesley and Sophia Yanis; step-grandchildren Jessica, Maegen, Sarah, and Adam Bingham; Ashton, Maxine, and Conrad Blackwell; mother-in-law Ethel M. Bingham; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, PA 19464) with Pastor Janet Moore officiating. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 10:00-11:00AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org/) in Diane’s name.