Alton M. DeBold, 76, of Macungie, died Aug. 5, 2019, in his home.

He was the domestic partner and companion of Joyce G. Smith for the past 26 years.

Born in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Alton M. and Vera (Moore) DeBold Sr.

He was a custodian for the Quakertown Community School District until retiring in 2013.

He greatly enjoyed woodworking, celebrating Halloween, and making memories with his family.

In addition to his loving companion, his survivors include a son, Clinton A. DeBold, of Allentown; daughters Davyda R. DeSimone of Reading, Jennifer E. (Neil) Bachert of Shoemakersville, and Ashley A. (Andrew) Sosnowsky of Bethlehem; brother Sterling DeBold of Mechanicsville, Md.; sisters Diane Toler of Raleigh, N.C., Jackie Bandy of Frederick, Md., and Debbie Gogolin of Cody, Wyo.; and grandchildren, Sian, Sage, Neil, Emilee and Ezekiel.

His wish was to have a private family gathering to celebrate his life.

Condolences for the family may be made at nesterfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.