Our History

Our History

Kruise Funeral Homes, Inc. was founded in 1984 and 1985 with the merger of two funeral homes, Shoff Funeral Home in Madera and Buranovsky Funeral Home in Ramey. Frank Kruise had worked for Shoff Funeral Home in high school, completed his internship at the firm, and went to work for Mr. Shoff. In 1984, Shoff’s competitor, Leonard E. Buranovsky approached Mr. Kruise about buying his business, and that purchase took place that December. When Mr. Shoff decided to retire, he offered the firm to Mr. and Mrs. Kruise, and they completed the purchase of Shoff Funeral Home in June, 1985. In 2002, Mr. and Mrs. Kruise built a new funeral home facility in Ramey. In 2015, Frank and Debora Kruise sold the two funeral homes to Joseph Spewock, and he formed Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

The staff of Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. operates under the foundation of commitment to “providing the highest level of ethical, professional, and personal service to the families we serve.” We pride ourselves on making every family feel comfortable and at ease and on providing services that are “above and beyond the expected.” This is evident not only in our dedication to the families wey serve in our community, but it is further exemplified by the beautiful buildings we work hard to maintain.

Joseph Spewock

President & Funeral Director

Joe grew up in a small coal mining suburb of Pittsburg. He graduated from Plum High School in 1993. He graduated from Community College of Allegheny County in 1996 with a degree in Business Management, and graduated in January 1998 from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He worked and managed several funeral homes throughout his career. He is married to his beautiful wife, Theresa, and they have three children together, Joseph, Regis, and Viktoria.

What Makes Us Unique

Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
  • Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
  • Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
  • Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
  • Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
  • Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
  • Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
  • Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
  • Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
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