Barb Probst
Barbara Ann Probst of Greenwood, Delaware died September 23, 2010 in Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 46.
She was born January 19, 1964 in Dover, to C. Robert and Ruth Probst. She graduated from Dover High School in 1982 with training in the dental care field. In 1985, her adventuresome spirit took her into the US Air Force Reserves, where she served until 1995. During that time, she was fortunate to visit such places as Germany, Spain, and Portugal, and met Yuk-See Ng, one of her closest and dearest friends. Barb attended Delaware Technical and Community College and completed her studies as a Dental Hygienist. After working at Dental offices in Dover and Camden, she moved to Sussex County and joined the staff at Brafman Family Dentistry in Dagsboro.
She is survived by her mother Ruth Probst of Hartly; her father C. Robert Probst and wife Catherine of Dover; brothers Robert Probst of Dover, Ron Probst and wife Heather of Woodside, and Don Probst and wife Judi of Harrington; sisters Donna Doherty of Hartly, Carol Lavender and husband Sherman of Smyrna, and Michelle Probst-Freese and husband Kevin Freese of Dover; nephews and nieces Ronnie, Christian, and Hailey Probst, Taylor Probst, Ryan Doherty, Shane Roop, and Dylan, Meagan, and Logan Freese; a large extended family; special friends Yuk-See Ng of South River, NJ, and Patti White of Dover; her horse Captain, and cats Miley and Boo.
Michael Lewandowski
Michael Scott Lewandowski, 51, of Rehoboth Beach, died Thursday, September 30, 2010. Michael is survived by his mother Darlene and stepfather John Watson; and two brothers, Sonny and Philip. Michael was born March 23, 1959, in Arlington, VA, to Darlene and Felix Lewandowski.
He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Longwood College and traveled extensively for the Aaron Group as an exhibition sales manager. He moved to Rehoboth Beach in 1999 with his brother Philip and assisted in landscape design for Philip’s landscape business. His artistic talents influenced every moment of his life. He created and tended beautiful gardens and accented his home with exquisite detail.
A friend to all he met, Michael will be especially missed by his partner, Victor Blakley, and his dog Molly. Michael will always be remembered for his warm smile, encouraging words and passion for life. He has always been an example of strength, love and patience.
A Mass was held October 8th at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach.