WORCESTER - Melanie Ruth Jones, 60, and her husband, Wayne Dennis Jones, 68, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. Melanie was found in the morning having suffered apparent respiratory failure, and Wayne passed away that evening after receiving the news. Both had underlying health conditions, but both also tested positive for COVID-19 within the past few months.

They are survived by their four loving children, Jeremy, David, Ethan, and BethAnna Jones. Wayne and Melanie were married for 33 years, and were both committed to one another as well as to loving the people in their lives, always full of joy and steadfast, sacrificial love.

The service for Wayne and Melanie will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main Street in Oneonta. Due to COVID regulations, please reach out to the church office to reserve a seat (607-432-5712). Wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. We will be recording the service to put on YouTube. If anyone would like to speak but cannot attend, we are looking to allot some time for any recordings---please email those to the church office ( msbc@msbchurch.org ) no later than August 19.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to, www.hellerskinnerfh.com

Arrangements are with Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, Worcester, NY.