Irene Lillian Tuskes, 84, of Bethlehem Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23rd in St. Lukes Hospital with her family at her side.

Born : Irene was born in Bethlehem, PA, a daughter of the late Teresa (Meilinger) and Joseph Unger.

Personal: Irene Lillian was married to Charles for 62 years prior to his passing in 2010. She was proud of her loving family. She was an avid bridge player and attained the level of Life Master. She enjoyed playing bridge at the Lehigh County Senior Center, Bethlehem, Bridge Club, Easton Bridge Club and the Temple Covenant of Peace in Easton.

Memberships: Irene was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church

Survivors: Irene is survived by her son Charles M. Tuskes and his wife Pamela of Easton, PA; daughter Terrianne Tuskes of Loxahatchee, FL; grandchildren Michael and his wife Amanda, Lisa (Tuskes) wife of Jeffrey Calandra, Dana (Tuskes) wife of Daniel Fratantoro; three great-grandchildren Madison Tuskes, Marco Calandra and Mason Fratantoro all residing in Easton, PA; and a sister Theresa "Tess" Fogle of Hampton, VA. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Tuskes; sisters Catherine "Kitty" Sabota, Margaret Bok, Helen Horvath, Francis Smith; brothers Joseph Unger and John Unger.

Services: Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and also Wednesday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA. Interment will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.

Memorial Contributions: Contributions in Irenes memory may be made to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Easton, PA 18045. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com