Eva June Turco

Eva June Turco, affectionately known as June, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 in West Chester, Ohio. She was born in Brookville, Indiana on July 13, 1936, the daughter of Robert L. and Sarah Elizabeth (Reese) Smith.  On August 6, 1960 she was united in marriage to Joseph Anthony Turco, Sr. 

June was a talented seamstress, cook and baker. She had a passion for gardening alongside her husband, Joe. They raised large gardens each year as well as tended to their fruit orchard. They would share the harvest with family members and June would also can and freeze the vegetables and turn fruit into jellies and juices so that the family could enjoy them all year round.  June loved her flower gardens, watching game shows and westerns, working on puzzles, and always cheering on her Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. June’s greatest passion was always being surrounded or in the presence of her family.

June is survived by her children, Lisa (Mike) Tallarigo, Diana (Dennis) Howard, Tina Turco, and Joe (Patty Keith) Turco Jr. Her legacy continues through her treasured grandchildren: Emily Foster, David (Katie) Foster Jr., Andrew Tallarigo, Annie Turco, George Howard, Joey Turco, Matthew Turco, Molly Turco, and Jacob Turco; as well as her great-grandchildren, Owen and Ava Foster. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Carl Turco, her sister-in-law, Mary Barnes, and numerous nieces and nephews.

June is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Turco Sr., her loving parents, Robert L. and Sarah Elizabeth (nee Reese) Smith and her 11 siblings: Lettie Powers, Leonard "Dutch" Smith, Osie Browning, Leona Allen, Claudia Hertel, Audrey Powers, Dorothy Riley, Jim Smith, Forrest Smith, Bill Smith, and Patricia Smith. 

A visitation in honor of June will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Michael J. Colligan Lodge located at 20 New London Rd, Hamilton, OH. A Mass will take place the following morning, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Queen of Peace Parish, 2550 Millville Ave, Hamilton, OH, followed by a graveside service at St. Stephens Catholic Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to Queen of Peace Catholic Church in June's memory.