Doris M. Hornyak, age 84 years, of Archbold, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on February 13, 2026; whose ill health kept her from all she would have liked to accomplish through her years on earth. But she continued on despite her baffling illness; misunderstood by many people.

She was born September 23, 1941 in Napoleon, the daughter of Lester and Lillian (Rohda) Hutchison. In 1964 she married Paul W. "Bill" Short who passed away in 1981.  She then married Roland J. "Ron" Hornyak in 1988 and he passed away in 2020.

She was a 1959 graduate of Napoleon High School and then graduated in 1961 from Northwestern Ohio School of Practical Nursing – having worked as a waitress during her teenage years at the Palmer House Restaurant in Napoleon; back then morning coffee drinkers called her the "Dimple Darling" of the Palmer House – they were so kind to "pass the hat" on her behalf $150 was paid for her tuition into nursing school.

She worked as an L.P.N./Recreational Therapist until 1964 at the Toledo Hospital; having been the first L.P.N. to be placed on the 8th floor; Stress unit at that time. She worked out well for the hospital and flourished in that area for more L.P.N.'s to follow. She also worked at Southern Manor Nursing Care Center; Temple Texas – Bryan Nursing Care (now Harborside) until she became chronically ill; having had various jobs between: Lauber Furniture Manufacturing, Christies Restaurant, Brookview Farms, The Greenery and Al-Meda Candy, all of Archbold.

Survivors include her son, Todd W. (Jackie) Short of Wauseon; two daughters, Tonya M. Short of Bowling Green, OH and Tandy M. (Scott) Szabo of Archbold; four step-daughters, Debra Hornyak of Oakwood, Shearl (Steve) Johnson of South Carolina, Kathy Oller Jones of London KY and Christine Curl of Edgerton; two step-sons, Robert "Bob" (Pam) Hornyak of Ravenna and Steven (Sue) Hornyak of Atwater; a brother, Robert (Doris "Dortie") Hutchison of Florida, OH; four grandchildren, Savannah (Trent) Crouch, C.J., Lawson and Ellerly; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; two sisters; a daughter-in-law, Christina Short; her grandparents, Louis and Mary (Dietrich) Rohda and George and Daisy (Holberg) Hutchison.

Doris's wishes were to be cremated and have a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Defiance Youth for Christ, P.O. Box 111, Defiance, OH 43512. Online condolences may be left at ShortFuneralHome.com

Memories of Doris; Compassionate, caring loving wife and mother; she knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and raised her children to know Him as well. Mom made the best German Chocolate Cake from Scratch-Yum! She loved to play "Pepper" and to do crossword puzzles. She will miss her dear children and grandchildren.