STERLING ASHBY

ASHBY STERLING TODD ASHBY Sterling Todd Ashby, 48, died peacefully in his sleep after a long struggle with brain cancer on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. He was born on January 30, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pa. As a child, Mr. Ashby was an avid comic book collector and that interest lead him to create History In Action Toys, a company focused on creating educational toys for young people. Mr. Ashby was a lawyer with expertise in government contracting, corporate finance, governance and commercial lending. He began his legal career at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. But his passion was fundraising for nonprofits and connecting people to opportunities to grow themselves and their businesses. He served as the Board Chair for DC Lawyers for Youth; a board member for Seabury Resources for Aging, Inc.; a board member for DC SCORES; and as a trustee for the Lehigh University Alumni Board. Mr. Ashby presented at several conferences, meetings, and forums, including Columbia Law School, the National Bar Association and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Ashby earned his J.D. degree from Columbia University School of Law, following an M.S. in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a B.S. from Lehigh University in Industrial Engineering. His early years were spent at the influential Milton Hershey School in Pennsylvania, a cost-free, private, co-residential school and home. Mr. Ashby is survived by his mother, Theodora Ashby; sister, Michelle Smalley and nephew, Able Smalley; sister, Phillipa Ashby; brother-in-law, Malik Benin, and a host of relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John T. Frost. Funeral services will be held on Monday December 4, 2017 at St Luke's Episcopal Church, 1514 15th St, NW Washington DC 20005. Viewing will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the service starts at 1 p.m.