We were very sorry to hear this news. We knew Hank through scouts as an active and supportive leader in scouting. Our prayers are with his family.

We will always love you :). And will always to thankful for you being in our lives. <3

Hank was truly one of a kind...as Dave said, he was a handy man and building his own deck and pool just scratches the surface - but ALL that he built was for his neighborhood, his community, and his friends to enjoy...and particularly for all the kids. His legacy will live on in them. R.I.P. my friend. xoxo

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Hank. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Hank always made me smile. He was like a big brother who happily shared his time and vast computer knowledge with us and even saved me from a vicious preying mantis in my living room. :-) I will miss talking about books with him as he was an avid reader with a wide range of interests. Heather was right on- he was one of a kind and will be so missed.

Hank was an amazing man who loved his family, friends, and community. His passion for life was evident in the many activities he enjoyed including sailing, fishing, and camping. I greatly enjoyed our political debates and will miss him so much.

I loved talking politics with him. His passion was unbridled and I LOVED that about him. He was also damn brilliant. Damn Hank why'd you go so fast?
Lisa McDevitt

I miss you and will always remember the moments we shared.

-Dave McConnell

Hank will be missed by everyone he touched - family, friends, coworkers and especially our neighborhood. We all have lost a loving husband, father, neighbor and a true technical genius. Our love and prayers go out to Nancy, Greg, Jacob and Stephanie.

We are so sorry for this terrible loss. We will hold your family in our thoughts and prayers. Heartfelt condolences from the Russell Family - Elisabeth, Gary, Alex, Claire

One of the promises a Scout and Scout Leader makes when they take the Scout Oath is to keep themselves "mentally awake". Hank was one of the most mentally awake people I’ve ever know. He was always teasing out ideas, challenging preconceptions, and listening to others arguments. No 10 mile long hike was complete without a mile wide conversation. I will miss Hank and the richness his presence added to our lives. His loss is a tragedy, but I am comforted by the recognition the, while too short, Hank life was surely full. He truly lived while he was alive. I hope that can be some comfort to Nancy, Greg, Jacob and Stephanie too.

What a loss for the Sternberg family and our community. Prayers and love to Nancy and the kids.

So true David Apol....Hank (when did he start going by Hank since I knew him as Henry back in the 80's?) truly lived while he was alive. I remember thinking he was the coolest person I knew when he took off and drove to Alaska one summer. I still have a purple coffee cup that says Alaska that he brought home for me. Facebook allowed me to re-connect with Hank and Nancy not that long ago and I always enjoyed the picture updates of his beautiful family. I also thought wow they sure take a lot of fun vacations. I also was so proud of him for being one of the successful internet companies. Funny I remember talking to him way back when asking him about his company and he mentioned something about world wide web and I really did not know much what that meant. I am so saddened by the loss of Hank....we had even facebook messaged about a year ago about getting me and my husband together with him and Nancy to discuss over some NY wine (that I was going to bring down to VA) the trials and tribulation of parenting. I am so sad we did not have that meeting. A great man gone too soon. My prayers are with Nancy, Greg, Jacob and Stephanie. God Bless you all.
Cherie Molloy
Canandaigua, NY

There are no words to express the sadness we feel over the loss of Hank. He was such an incredible leader and mentor to our son through the Boy Scout program. He will be remembered and missed always. God Bless his family. -The Pohlmans, Oakton, VA

Hank was an incredible Rotarian. His presence will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family..

Fellow Rotarian,
Joe (and Marie) Merenda

We were privileged to meet the Sternburgs when our kids who are the same ages as theirs, were at Parkwood. Hank was an amazing guy. Funny and easy to talk to. I remember standing on the deck he had just built it was amazing. And he was so humble about it. He will be missed so much because people like him are rare. My condolences to Nancy and the kids.
Christine Parks

I am so sadened to hear this a moment ago... we have been trying to setup a get together with JJ, Nadine, Ed, Martin and Henry this coming months... I am so sorry we did not have the chance to sit around the grill like the old days, and remember the great times and adventures we all shared almost 30 years ago... we will always remember you my friend!

Our prayers are with Nancy, Greg, Jacob and Stephanie.

Carlos Vargas
Fairfax, VA

Words alone cannot express our sadness and sorrow for the so sudden parting of Hank. To say that his time with us was cut short is an understatement. The reality is that he touched everyone who knew him and for that he will forever be missed.
I will always remember the passion, honesty and fairness Hank brought to everything he did no matter how small or intricate the task happened to be. I admire Hank’s genuine caring for his children and the children in our community and I deeply believe that most of his projects and adventures were motivated by this caring. As the mother of two boys whose lives have been deeply touched by Hank, I can attest that he pretty much exemplified the ‘It takes a whole village …’ proverb.

I hope that the outpouring of sympathy that Nancy, Greg, Jacob and Stephanie have received during this difficult time has been of some consolation and that it serves as a reminder of the special place Hank will forever hold in our hearts.

With Sincere Sympathy,

Morella Rosales-Hanner

Hank has been a customer of ours since 2005 with Cyber Services. I always enjoyed our conversations and his upbeat nature. I hope the family may find comfort with family and friends and pray for their strength to keep strong within the family. Rest in piece my friend, rest in piece.

Frank Muto