Janise (Harris) Wheeler Bentley

Janise Wheeler Bentley, of Mars, passed away peacefully at home on February 12th surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Claire and William Harris. 

Janise leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Kim Rovnan (George) and son, E.J. Wheeler (Jamie), the love of her life Tim Bentley (married 35 years), stepchildren, Tim Bentley (Holly) and Megan Graham (Scott), grandchildren, Matthew (Karesa), Courtney (Daniel), Kelsey (Jim), Abbie, Timmy, Michael, Christopher, Jackson and Kierstyn, and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Addyson, James, Theodore, Cole, Ava and Maddox.  

Janise loved her Daschunds, Rudi, Schultz, Heidleberg, Frankie, and Harley, and her grand puppies, Tyson and Reesie.   

She was special aunt to Thomas, Bonnie Lee, and Kerry.  Janise loved her many treasured friends, and she had many beautiful and dear cousins in her life. 

Janise was born in Wexford along with her sister, Margaret (Bonnie) in a traditional Roman Catholic home. She attended St. Alphonsus School and Perry High School. 

Janise was the best mother, cook, baker, cheerleader, and supporter.  Janise’s fondest memories were centered around family.  She enjoyed watching her son play football at WVU, attending all her grandchildren’s sporting events, bringing sweet snacks for rewards, and bragging in a prideful way.  She will be remembered for her quick wit, creativity, and sense of humor always making people laugh. She had a way with words and writing and always wrote special notes and words of encouragement on greeting cards no matter the occasion.

Janise had many accomplishments beyond the home front including her position as a financial planner for John Hancock Life Insurance for 25 years. She helped many people along the way and ultimately became friends with them.

Janise was a self-taught jack of many trades. She knew how to fix things and always did things the right way. Hard work, loyalty to her friends and family, and thriftiness were steadfast and real in her life.  She loved God, valued people, animals, and helping those down on their luck

Any time of the day, you could find Janise (GiGi) cooking a hardy meal that she was happy to share.  Her freezer was always full, and she had an abundance of advice to give along with her meals.  Her passion for cooking will continue to live on through her family with the cooking lessons she eagerly shared of homemade noodles, pudding pies, and stuffing.  

Janise’s incredible life, her love for family, and her determination and perseverance will continue to be paid forward in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She is engraved in each of the hearts of her loved ones that she leaves behind. 

Her family takes comfort in knowing they will see her again someday.  She will be waiting at the gates of heaven smiling in her glitzy clothes with diamond rings, matching earrings, rosary, and tissue in her pocket sharing special words of encouragement and advice that she has been waiting to share.  She will be flanked with her beloved Daschunds, Christmas decorations that she just couldn’t part with, and pictures of her family, her most endearing treasure.

Those we love don’t go away.

They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

So loved, so missed,

So very dear.

Friends and Family of Janise Wheeler Bentley will be received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA 16046 on Thursday, February 16,2023 from 2:00- 8:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Rd. Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 on Friday, February 17 at 10:30 A.M. Everyone is asked to please meet at the church. Janise will be entombed at Christ our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery. Her family suggests donations be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053. Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli,com