My whole family was very saddened to hear the news. My children grew up enjoying her fine cuisine in Art Cafe26, our son worked for Sibilla and she was to sell our home. She was an incredible passionate woman, kind, generous, driven and still so professional. Our last lunch together will be a treasured memory. You will be sorely missed. Sincerely, John, Julie, Natalie and Scott Racoosin

I have fond memories of artcafe26. Sibilla was a very caring person. I was just thinking of her the other day when my friend Paul and I were walking on the trail in KM. We will miss her.

Sabilla was a kind and amazing woman. I sat at the counter of the artcafe26 as one of her first customers. We had many conversations about art, food, and coffee. She was a lovely woman. She told me, "our passions stay—the rest falls away". It is something that truly touched me. Thoughts and prayers to her loved ones. I carry her wisdom in my heart.

You do not know us. We are from Pennsylvania but have a second home in Williamsburg. We were referred to ArtCafe by another dear lady we miss, Danielle from Le Yaca. It became our routine to go to ArtCafe for brunch after church at Bruton. I enjoyed numerous items on the menu, but my husband always got the schnitzel. He still has not found any he likes as well. Sibilla befriended us even though we weren't as regular as locals were. We were so disappointed when we learned she was closing the Cafe, but we admired her for refusing to have a restaurant with a lesser caliber chef than she had had all along. We lost touch with Sibilla after that and were saddened to learn she experienced illness leading up to her passing. We will always have fond memories of her and are lucky to have known such a fine, friendly, lovely lady.

Sebilla invited me to show my bronze sculptures at art cafe 26 in 2011. It was a delightful experience and was pivotal in my life. Little did either of us imagine at the time that I would become reacquainted with my future husband. My heart is with her and her family at this time. She was a true jewel and will be missed.

Ich denke an Dich, habe viel von Dir gelernt, als Ich eine schwierge Zeit hatte. Danke.Sybille. Du hast Frieden, wir werden vermissen.

I have such fond Memories of Art Cafe. The good Times we had after a successful event at the Cafe. Susanne was my Son’s Baby Sitter in Kings Mill, now 26. My Heart is full of Sorrow for the lovely Dengs Family, very few people in this World as giving as Sibilla

Michael and I are saddened to hear of Sibilla's passing. Her love of life, culture, and grace will be greatly missed. Rest in peace and know that your presence bettered this world. Sincerely, Michael and Melinda Richardson

My husband and I are greatly saddened to hear of Sibilla's passing. What a wonderful woman. We so enjoyed artcafe26 and her exuberance for life. I always looked forward to seeing her. She will be sorely missed.

My 3 friends and I would go to the Artcafe at least once a week because the food was excellent but mostly because Sibilla would be there to greet us and chat awhile. We got to know her and she got to know us. She was such a lovely, smart and giving person. And we shared in her sadness at the closing of her restaurant. We loved running into her around town and having an occasional lunch with her from time to time. Her reach in Williamsburg was so wide the entire town must be in mourning. We are so sorry for you, her family, at losing such a wonderful person way too soon and way too abruptly. Jean, Pat, Maryann and Lois

Sibilla was a bright light in the life of my family and closest friends. She saw me through the blessings of a young family, a tragedy, and new found joy - all surrounded by her lifes masterpiece, the artCafe. From lunch or afternoon wine with “the ladies,” to a surprise bridal shower, to an invitation to an unforgettable private dinner with her most cherished friends, she was full of life, love and compassion. Her death, on the heels of our friend, Liz’s passing, is a crushing blow. A bright light has been extinguished, and my deepest sympathies go out to her beloved family. Not a conversation went by without mention of Bernd, her daughter, and her dear grandson. The only comfort is that I know she and Liz are drinking wine together, laughing and watching over those of us they left behind. ❤️

Sibilla helped make my 50th birthday a lasting memory. I loved the Artcafe26 and decided to reserve the space for my event. Sibilla made sure absolutely everything perfect and wonderful. In my opinion, Sibilla's style, presentation and unique and innovative cuisine have no match in the entire Williamsburg area. I will miss seeing her around town. Please know that I keep her and her family in my thoughts and prayers.