Charles R. "Dick" Benedict, 67, of Mount Joy, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the loving husband of Vickie (Crouse) Benedict of Mount Joy, and the son of the late William and Gladys Benedict. Dick was employed by the USPS as a mail carrier in Lancaster for 37 years until his retirement in 2003. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and taking care of his dog Mollie, and his grand-puppy McKenzie. Among his other interests were fishing, day trips, cookouts, watching movies, and playing cards. He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He especially enjoyed women's softball, and served as an umpire for a several years. A proud US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Dick was a member of American Legion Post #5752 and VFW Post #185, both in Mount Joy. He was also a member of Sertoma International, American Numismatic Asso., Milton Grove Sportsman Club, Disabled American Veterans, and the National Association of Letter Carriers. In addition to his wife of 41 years, he is survived by his daughter, Kristen Stine and her husband John of Mount Joy. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew, in 2002, and two brothers, William and Gary, in 2006. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz with Rev. D.J. Paglia officiating. Friends and family will be received from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the funeral home, and again one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Neffsville. Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions in Dick's memory may be made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc, 1117 Country Club Road Camp Hill, PA 17011, or to Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Way East, Lancaster, PA 17603.