Patricia L. Mihailov

Patricia L. Mihailov, age 86, of Guys Mills, passed away on Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2026, in her residence.

She was born in Freedom, Portage County, OH, on October 25, 1939, the daughter of David “Dee” and Mildred (Peppeard) Strawman.

After graduating James A. Garfield High School in 1958, Patty went on to Malone College, earning a bachelor’s Degree in Education. She started teaching in the early sixties in the Portage County School System at Nelson Elementary School where she continued until her marriage and moved to PA. She continued her career by substitute teaching in PA before starting her family.

On June 17, 1967, Patricia married Eli Mihailov Jr, who passed away on September 29, 2015.

She attended New Beginnings Church of God, won the 4-Star Homemaker Award at the Crawford County Fair in 1987, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sewing.

She is survived by a son, Elroy Mihailov of Nashville, TN; a daughter, Elizabeth Wentworth and her husband Todd of Jamestown, NY; seven grandchildren, Katey Mihailov, Karlee Mihailov, John Stigerwalt (Samantha), Dylan Mihailov (Emily), Emily Wentworth, Tanner Wentworth, Eli Wentworth; three great-grandchildren, Aden Stigerwalt, Kennedy Stigerwalt, Brielle Stigerwalt; and sister-in-law, Karen Strawman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Eli, a son, Patrick Mihailov; infant son, Eli Mihailov, III; a grandson, Dean Mihailov, a sister, Barbara Grafton, and a brother, David John Strawman.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM with Dave Jewell, nephew of Patty’s, officiating. Burial will be in Radle Cemetery, Guys, Mills.

In lieu of flowers, please consider taking a friend to lunch in Patty’s memory.

Condolences and memories can be shared at www.rosefh.com.