Howard "Kip" Keith Swineford, 62, of Airport Road, Punxsutawney, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.Kip was born on Jan. 15, 1955, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Harry W. and Phyllis E. (Wyant) Swineford.He attended school in Brookville and graduated from Jeff Tech, skilled in their machine shop, with the Class of 1973.On May 10, 1980, he married Teresa A. (Reitz) Swineford at the Shannondale Lutheran Church; Teresa survives him.Immediately out of school, he began working for Owens Illinois in Brookville. He stayed with them as they transitioned into Rexam.Eventually, he left Rexam and began working for Lowmaster & Warden in Punxsutawney. Just this last January, he put in for his retirement.He was a member of the Chestnut Grove Independent Church in Punxsutawney and a former member of the Shannondale Grange. Kip liked to keep things simple, but there are many things that he enjoyed. He had a habit of starting remodeling projects on his home, and the sense of doing and completing the work felt good to him. He grew up on a dairy farm, so hard work and dedication were ingrained in him from a young age. He also enjoyed working on smaller projects as well, such as building birdhouses, shelves, lamps and other little carpentry adventures; all around, he was a good handyman. Kip also enjoyed the outdoors. He would go on four-wheeler rides with his son and do some light produce gardening, like growing strawberries. He liked to golf, and with his wife, he traveled to Myrtle Beach to attend golf school, where they learned tips and techniques from professionals.In their younger years, Kip and Teresa were part of the Sunday Night Mixed Couples Bowling League. Kip liked classic cars and trucks, and at one point, he owned a rare 1969 1/2 Plymouth Roadrunner. He also liked his tractors, one of which, the Massey Ferguson, he restored with his son by his side. He also loved his John Deere. Kip would mow and move snow for the whole neighborhood. Sunday night football was a highlight of his week, and of course, the Steelers were his team of choice. Kip had a special way of showing love for his family, and it was by providing well and making sure their needs were always met. Kip was well-liked and will be missed by many.In addition to his wife Teresa, Kip is survived by his son, Nathan (Tracy) Swineford; two sisters, Harriet Kerr and Dianne (Howard) Pifer; a brother, Tom (Debbie) Swineford; two brothers-in-law, Bill McAninch and Steve L. Reitz; and his mother-in-law, Bertha Reitz.In addition to his parents, Kip was preceded in death by a sister, Margie McAninch; a brother-in-law, Ted Kerr; his father-in-law, Lee Reitz; and his daughter, Sarah Ann Swineford, when she was four years old.Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the McKinney - d'Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville, PA 15825. A second day of viewing will take place from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, also at the funeral home. A funeral service will take place on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the Chestnut Grove Independent Church, 342 Lipp Rd., Punxsutawney, PA 15767, beginning at 1 p.m. and officiated by Pastor Joe Spack.Interment will take place at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Knox, Township, Jefferson County.Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Center for Organ Recovery, 204 Sigma Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15238.Online condolences may be made at www.mckinneydargy.com.