James C. “Jim” Fagan, 85 years, of Honey Brook, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Monday, June 10, 1940. Jim was the son of the late Carl R. and Hannah (Dougherty) Buchanan. He was the husband of Delores A. (Hartenstine) Fagan, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

Jim was a purchasing manager at R.V. Industries of Honey Brook. He was a member of the Honey Brook United Methodist Church. Jim was a former Mason and enjoyed golfing. He was a member of the Draggin Wagons Car Club, the New Holland Gun Club, and the South End Gun Club.

Surviving is his three sisters-in-laws, Peggy (Emory) Ritchie of Narvon, Dottie (Dennis) Patterson of Mohnton, and Barbara (Charles) Lutz of Reading and a brother-in-law, Lew (Tina) Hartenstine of Mohnton. There are also many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please check back to this obituary for an update.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in the memory of Jim to either the Honey Brook United Methodist Church, PO Box 178, Honey Brook, Pa. 19344-0178 or the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, PO Box 69, Mohnton, Pa. 19540-0069.

Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc., of Honey Brook, Pa.

For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com

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Dee, Our msg might show up twice as I did not see our earlier post. Our hearts go out to you for your loss of Jim. Vic said he and Jim had been friends for many years and Jim’s work at RV WAS very dedicated and he couldn’t have asked for a better employee. We are in MN right now for a family reunion but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Vic & Patty

~ Vic and Patty Dodd Mohnton, PA
6/23/2025 1:35:23 PM

Dee, Our hearts go out to you as we heard of Jim’s passing. Vic also mentioned how they had been friends for many years and felt Jim was so dedicated in his work at RV for many years. We are traveling in MN for a family reunion and visiting other friends in the area but will keep in touch. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Sincerely, Vic and Patty

~ Vic and Patty Dodd Mohnton, PA
6/22/2025 11:01:02 PM

Dolores, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. Please be assured of our prayers and our deepest condolences.

~ Ray and Debbie Bannon Honey Brook, PA
6/18/2025 6:06:37 PM

Dee: Pam and I are heartbroken for your loss. We were so blessed to know Jim and what a wonderful,kind,caring,man. Thankful he was in our life. Pam and Earl

~ Earl & Pam Metzler
6/18/2025 7:53:45 AM

i am so sad to read of the passing of your loved one. for now and always may your sorrow be softened by the presence of caring friends, natures tranquility and your own inner strength. may memories held dear continue to bloom in your heart may the beauty of the world around us give you peace always. gone from our sight but not from our hearts

~ Beverly jackson narvon, pa
6/16/2025 7:49:19 PM

Dee, we are so heartbroken for your loss. His memory will live on & we are so grateful to have known him. We are here if you need anything. Love Tina & Jason

~ Tina & Jason Patton Honey brook, Pa
6/15/2025 7:49:09 PM

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