John Richard Ivancik of Lexington Park, MD., died on January 30, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on December 28, 1923 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late John and Mary Szabo Ivancik.

John was the loving husband of Janice Theresa Ivancik whom he married on June 30, 1956 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD.

He is survived by his children; John William Ivancik of Lusby, MD., Felicia Ann Ivancik of Lexington Park, MD, and 3 grandchildren; John William Ivancik, Jr., Dawn Ashley Ivancik, and Lauren Marie Ivanchik.

He is preceded in death by his sister; Frances Sharrock.

Mr. Ivancik attended St. Rita High School and graduated in 1952. He moved from Chicago in 1952 to St. Mary's County and worked as a Postal Carrier for the United States Post Office for 23 years. Mr. Ivancik was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed playing softball. The family will receive friends in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD., on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9:00AM – 10:00 AM where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM with Fr. Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will be follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, Lexington Park, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.