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Reverend Ivan Dornic
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Ivan Dornic Obituary
Pastor of St. Mary's Assumption Eastern Rite Catholic Church in Joppa and former pastor of St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Baltimore. Founder of Lemko Senior Housing and St, John's Nursing Home.
Born in communist Slovakia, he defected in 1956, and completed his studies at Christ the Savior Orthodox Seminary in Johnstown, PA.
He married Ann Koba of Jenners, PA on August 30, 1957. He served as the pastor of Orthodox churches in California, Jacob's Creek and Monongahela, PA before converting to Byzantine Rite Catholic and founding St. Marina's Church. He obtained a master's degree from Duquesne University and a doctorate at Drew University, and he served as a professor at University of Pittsburgh.
Father Dornic was preceded in death by his parents Vasil and Maria (nee Timko) Dornic, brother Vasil (Maria) Dornic, sister Irene (Emil) Goloci, and sister Aurelia Dornic. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann (nee Koba) Dornic; his children Demetrian (Pam) Dornic, Myron Dornic, Yvonne (James Rhodes) Dornic, Corina (Charles) Peacock, and Tania Dornic; his grandchildren Matthew Dornic, Jevin Dornic, Elyssa (David) Nastalski, Ian (Holly) Peacock, Oona (Michael Palazzone) Peacock, Rudy Peacock, Selah Peacock, Greta Peacock, Ethan O'Neal and Kaden O'Neal; and great grandchildren Berckman, Jones, and Palmer Nastalski, Pascal Palazonne, and Charlie Peacock. He is also survived by brother Stefan (Anna) Dornic, and sister Anna Zizkova, extended family; as well as countless parishioners, colleagues, and friends who were blessed by his presence.
Viewings will be held at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Road, Nottingham, MD 21236, at 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday October 9, 2025, and Friday October 10, 2025. A Funeral Liturgy (Eastern Rite) will be held at St. Mary's Assumption Eastern Rite Catholic Church, 2807 Mountain Road, Joppa, MD 21085 on October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with interment to follow, in accordance with the tradition he served so fully. Friends and faithful are invited to join in remembrance, thanksgiving, and prayer.
May the Lord grant rest to his righteous soul, and may his memory be eternal.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.schimunek-nottingham.com.
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