Obituary for Alisha Dubb
ALISHA BETH DUBB (NÉE CHERRY)
Alisha, beloved mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and dear friend, died on September 12th of metastatic breast cancer at age 50. She is survived by her daughters, Hannah Dubb and Sydney Dubb, her mother, Janet Cherry, and her sister, Deborah Cherry, and is predeceased by her father, Arthur Cherry.
She was an amazing, loving and special person who lived in Philadelphia most of her life.
A graduate of Central High School, Class of 247, and the University of the Arts, she was on the board of the Jewish Children’s Folkshul and an active member of the Philadelphia Folksong Society for over 25 years. Alisha was the epitome of a “happy camper”– she loved to camp, starting with an annual trip to the World’s End State Park with her Central H.S. friends, then onto the PFS Spring Thing, Folk Festival and Fall Fling. Alisha was creative and generous, loved cooking, and having parties.
Alisha was a people-gatherer and had a particular knack for collecting interesting and eclectic friends. Her friends then became dearest friends with each other. Her warmth and generosity were felt by all who knew her. She was described as a “bright light” in any room.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jewish Children’s Folkshul, www.folkshul.org or UNITE for HER, www.uniteforher.org or to the organization of your choice.
In-person attendance at all events is private. Friends are invited to all events on Zoom. Funeral will be on Sunday at 11:30 am.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86985578047?pwd=aFk3bVcvQk1YbG1QU00yek1xbUxMQT09
Meeting ID: 869 8557 8047
Passcode: dubb
Shiva is Sunday at 3:30 pm and Monday at 7:00 pm. Tuesday at 7:00 pm will be a participatory musical tribute to celebrate Alisha.