John Alister Mapp Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Alister Mapp of Reading, Pennsylvania, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 27, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Alister Mapp to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eleen A. Perry and Byron Odle; his brother Llewelyn Mapp (NY); and his stepson Harold Parris (Barbados). He is survived by: his children, Wayne Jordan (Barbados), Rawle Wood (Franca), Mark Mapp (Dionne), Joy Mapp (Becky Swem), Keisha Thompson Worrell (Carlysle) and Khaj Thompson (Barbados); his siblings, Betty Perch (Reading), Yvette Mapp, Carson Mapp and Andrew Mapp; his former wife Betty Mapp (Barbados); and his grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, Mathew Wood, Diondra Mapp, Khalissa Thompson and Kylan Mapp Swem. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Theo C. Auman Funeral Home (247 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Theo C. Auman Inc. (247 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601).
