Wentling was born and raised in Greenville, where he resides with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. Prior to his election, he served 17 years as an educator in the Wilmington Area School District.

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A 1990 graduate of Greenville Area High School, Wentling earned a B.S. in education from the California University of Pennsylvania, specializing in industrial arts and technology education. He later completed a master’s program in education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, with an emphasis in instructional technology.

He and his family attend Zion’s Reformed Church in Greenville, where he serves as a deacon.

Parke Wentling is originally from Greenville. He earned a bachelor's degree in education, specializing in industrial arts and technology education, from the California University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree in education, with an emphasis in instructional technology, from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children and attends Zion’s Reformed Church in Greenville, where he serves as a deacon.

Parke previously worked for the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad and spent 17 years as an educator in the Wilmington Area School District. He is currently a Pennsylvania state representative.

Parke currently serves as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th House District. He has served in the House since 2015.

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His top priority as a legislator is to enact policies that support the creation of good-paying, family-sustaining jobs. Likewise, he strongly advocates reducing the tax burden on working families and seniors, investing in our state’s education system to build a brighter future for our children, responsible stewardship of Pennsylvania’s natural resources and preserving family farms.

“Good homes help build strong communities, and this funding can make a real difference for families here in Mercer County,” said Wentling. “Whether it’s helping someone buy their first home, cleaning up blight or putting new houses where they’re needed, this is money that will be put to good use close to home.”

Wentling Announces $425,000 to Fund Mercer County Affordable Housing Initiatives

Prioritizes policies to create good-paying, family-sustaining jobs.

Advocates for reducing taxes for working families and seniors.

Said affordable-housing funding can help families buy homes, clean up blight, and build needed housing in Mercer County.

- Prioritizes policies to create good-paying, family-sustaining jobs.
- Advocates for reducing taxes for working families and seniors.
- Said affordable-housing funding can help families buy homes, clean up blight, and build needed housing in Mercer County.

Economy

As of October 16, 2026, Parke Wentling’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

As a former educator, I know school safety depends on strong physical measures and strong student support,” Wentling said. “School leaders know their students and buildings best, and these grants will help them put resources where they’ll have the greatest impact. That’s money well spent for our kids, our teachers and our communities.”

Wentling: More Than $1.18 Million Awarded for School Safety, Mental Health

“As a former industrial arts and technology education teacher, I know this grant will provide students with in-demand skills for a great career,” said Wentling. “It is a win for our kids and local employers.” The funding, awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Education, will support high-quality career pathways in fields such as advanced manufacturing, construction, digital technology and energy.

Wentling: $140,000 Career and Technical Education Grant for Farrell Area School District

Advocates investing in Pennsylvania’s education system.

Said school safety requires both physical security measures and student support.

Said funding for career and technical education can give students in-demand career skills.

- Advocates investing in Pennsylvania’s education system.
- Said school safety requires both physical security measures and student support.
- Said funding for career and technical education can give students in-demand career skills.

Education

As past president of the Mercer County Trails Association, as well as of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Alliance, former chair of the Joint Legislative Conservation Committee and co-chair of the bipartisan Pennsylvania House Cycling and Trails Caucus, I’m pleased this money is coming back to Mercer County and its municipalities for a host of uses, including the creation of trails, like Greenville’s Shenango River Trail and Sharpsville’s Trout Island Trail,” said Wentling.

Wentling, Bonner Announce Act 13 Funding Disbursements to Mercer County

Said Act 13 funding will support trail projects and other municipal uses in Mercer County.

Supports funding for trail projects and other municipal uses in Mercer County.

Advocates responsible stewardship of Pennsylvania’s natural resources and preserving family farms.

- Supports funding for trail projects and other municipal uses in Mercer County.
- Advocates responsible stewardship of Pennsylvania’s natural resources and preserving family farms.

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- Advocates responsible stewardship of Pennsylvania’s natural resources and preserving family farms.

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