Obituary

Mark David Bergfelt, 69, of West Mayfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
Born on February 29, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Theodore Sr. and Joan (Phillips) Bergfelt.
Mark was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War Era. Following his military service, Mark retired from Pittsburgh Public Schools and went on to own and operate Bergfelt Racing Enterprises, LLC., where he built and raced Go Karts. Racing brought Mark and Teresa much joy and a host of good friends. He enjoyed his time racing, playing the fiddle, and spending time with the ones he loved.
In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Mary Teresa (Kernan) Bergfelt; his sons, Benjamin Bergfelt, Matthew (Jessica) Bergfelt, and Joshua Bergfelt; grandchildren, Chloe, Kenzie, and Katelyn; his siblings, Theodore “Teddy” Bergfelt, Jr., Eric (Teresa “Dee”) Bergfelt, Alyson (Allen) Kish, and Melinda (Ryan) Roedler; and a host of extended family, in-laws, and good friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Patience.
Friends will be received on Friday, May 16th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 11AM at Chippewa Alliance Church, 3629 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls, with Pastor Dan Muir as officiant. Friends will be received one hour prior to services.
Interment, with full military honors, will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 1:30PM at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s honor to the Chippewa Alliance Church Building Fund, 3629 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Visitation

Date & Time: May 16, 2025 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
Phone Number: (724) 846-4500

Visitation

Date & Time: May 16, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
Phone Number: (724) 846-4500

Visitation

Date & Time: May 17, 2025 (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Venue: Chippewa Alliance Church
Location: 3629 37th Street Ext. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)

Funeral Service

Date & Time: May 17, 2025 (11:00 AM)
Venue: Chippewa Alliance Church
Location: 3629 37th Street Ext. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)

Chippewa Alliance Church Building Fund

Address: 3629 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls, PA 15010

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Dan Raiti says:

May 15, 2025

Sorry to hear I’ve know Mark for years. so many memories of him racing with me from the road corse a street racing to the dirt tracks he loved.

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Joseph Mule says:

May 16, 2025

My condolences. Mark was a teacher of mine at Oliver High School. He had a wonderful, gentle way about him and was extremely intelligent. We kept in touch on and off over the years, but I never had a chance to thank him for his teaching and companionship. Thanks, Mark for all that you have done. I will see you in heaven.

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Lee Paxton says:

May 19, 2025

Mark was an important presence at the Open Mic nights in Western Pennsylvania, and he will be missed not only because he played fiddle and mandolin with so many people over the years, but also because his kindness extended to everyone he seemed to encounter and I know that my wife Suzanne and I are glad to have met Mark and Teresa, and Mark’s goodness will not be forgotten.

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A student says:

May 15, 2026

He was my teacher.
Engineering teacher, to be precise.
Brought up bridges a lot.
Useful stuff like types of supports.
Loved go-karts.
Laughed at least once a day.
I struggled to learn, though.
Even on the best of days.
Did my best, managed to pass.
Mark’s on the other side now.
Elsewhere, over the rainbow bridge.

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