J. R. "Doc" ESPEY, 64, of Vanderbilt (formerly of Reagantown), passed away late Tuesday evening, November 13, 2001 in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. J.R. was the ???????? and noted operator of Espey's Cider Press at Reagantown. He was a graduate of East Huntingdon High School. J.R. is survived by his loving family; his wife, Diana M. Graft Espey, whom he married on January 25, 1985; his children, Joseph R. Espey Jr. and wife Beth, Randy Espey and wife Vicki, and Kisa Nelson and husband Kelvin all of Scottdale R.D. 1; four step children, John Batronis and Kim Batronis and wife Melissa of Greencastle, and Jeff Batronis and Tracy of Vanderbilt; six grandchildren, Sarah Espey, Joseph R. Espey III, Emily Espey, Rebecca Espey, Kelvin Nelson Jr., and Stephanie Nelson; six step-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth "Liz" Dillinger of Scottdale R.D. 1; a nephew, Edwin Dillinger and wife Joanne; a great niece, Teri MacPhail; a great nephew, Don Dillinger; and his special pet dog, Penny. Family and friends will be received in the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home, 105, Spring Street, Scottdale, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Not related to me. Just sharing a resource. Carole Clarke