Hi,
I am going through very old messages and found your inquiry. Forgive me but I forget how your Aunt Joann Lopata Sarver is connected to the Lopata's I'm researching. The Fulbright year of research was amazing. Now I am doing an academic project utilizing DNA. I am looking for willing participants who are known to be from our geographic area AND can demonstrate a genealogical connection. It is best to test the oldest generation and certain people. Any interest in learning more helping to find more LOPATA candidates? KAM