Delores A. “Dee” Fagan, 78 yrs old., of Honey Brook, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Dee was born in the village of Joanna, Caernarvon Twp, Berks County, Pa. on July 6, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Esther (McCormick) Hartenstine. Dee was the wife of the late James C. “Jim” Fagan, who died less than a year ago on June 14, 2025.
She was a graduate of Twin Valley High School, Class of 1965. Dee became a beautician for 20 years and needed to leave her career, because of Raynaud’s disease in her hands. She worked at a local deli, helping with the day-to-day operations. Later Dee became a server for 21 years, at Stonewall, a private golf club. She considered this employment as her favorite.
Dee was a member of the Honey Brook United Methodist Church. She loved dancing to the oldies’ music, spending time with family and friends, and going out to lunch or dinner.
In 2016, as a non-smoker, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Dee survived with the help of God-family-friends and the caring medical team at the McGlinn Cancer Center at Tower Health Reading Hospital.
Dee was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Hartenstine.
She is survived by her four siblings, Peggy (Emory) Ritchie of Narvon, Dottie (Dennis) Patterson of Mohnton, Barbara (Charles) Lutz of Reading and Lew (Tina) Hartenstine of Mohnton . There are 14 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday. July 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the Honey Brook United Methodist Church, 4510 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, Pa., with Pastor Ray Voran officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Dee to the Honey Brook United Methodist Church, PO Box 178, Honey Brook, Pa. 19344-0178 or the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, Pa. 19508.
Arrangements by the Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, PA
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com.