Jonathan Michael Shortt

Jonathan Michael Shortt, born February 16, 1991, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on February 9, 2026, just shy of his 35th birthday. He was a resident of Owings Mills, Maryland, where he was a cherished family member and a loving, dedicated father.

Jonathan was a proud veteran who served with honor in the United States Army National Guard. His journey began with the 200th Military Police Company and later led him to serve as an instructor at the 70th Regiment Training Institute. Throughout his career, Jonathan was known for his tenacity, skill, and dedication to his craft, as recognized by the following awards: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), NATO Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Armed Forces Service Medal.

Outside of his professional commitments, Jonathan was a man of varied interests. Whether he was drawing, painting, tinkering and building, or putting his green thumb to use in his garden, Jonathan’s hands were never idle. He took pride in his work, and his distinctive quirkiness complemented his passion.

Above all, Jonathan’s greatest joy came from his family. As a devoted father, his love for his children was profound and unwavering. He is survived by his father, Larry Wayne Shortt, and his stepmother, Carol Shortt, of Pasadena, Maryland; his cherished partner, Haley Ann Winters; his children, daughters Aria Lynn Shortt and Gyda Freya Shortt, and son Liam Paul Miller. Jonathan also leaves behind his siblings, sisters Amy Nicole Bush, Megan Lynne Gutierrez, Rebecca Leigh Howard, and brother Jacob Lee Shortt, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Lynn Shortt, whose memory he carried in his heart.

A burial of ashes will take place at a later date at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.

In honoring Jonathan’s memory, let us cherish the moments shared with him and strive to live with the same compassion and zeal that he exemplified.