R.I.P.: Martha Fahnoe, Chair Of Dimes Media in CA

Dimes Media Corporation has sadly announced the passing of their Chairman Martha (Buckley) Fahnoe. Martha passed unexpectedly on Friday, July 21st. 

Martha Dimes Buckley Jr.

Martha was the daughter of Richard Dimes Buckley Sr., founder of Buckley Broadcasting, and predeceased by her brother Rick Buckley. Martha founded Dimes Media Corporation with her son Eric Dimes Fahnoe upon the closing of Buckley Broadcasting.

Dimes Media currently operates radio stations in San Luis Obispo and King City California. Martha grew up in broadcasting beginning in the mailroom of WNEW as a teenager and her success in many capacities was ensured by her engaging personality and interest in her coworkers, clients and the community. Martha is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Norman, and is survived by her son Eric, his wife Michelle and her daughter Patricia, her husband Ian and grandchildren Coulter and Cyrus.

Arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations in her memory be made to The Broadcaster’s Foundation of American or The Living Desert in Palm Desert CA.