BUTLER COUNTY, PA — Family members, former classmates, colleagues, and the Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania community are mourning the passing of Corey Fraction, originally of Reisterstown, Maryland, remembered for his warmth, dedication to student life, and lifelong commitment to helping others.
Tributes honoring Fraction reflect on his enduring friendships, his contributions to campus programming, and the deep love he shared with his family and son.
The Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, community is mourning the reported passing of Corey Fraction, whose loss has brought sadness to his family, friends, former classmates, and members of the university community. Those remembering him have reflected on his educational journey, campus involvement, and the relationships he built throughout his life.
Connection to Slippery Rock University
Corey had a meaningful connection to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Criminology and became involved in student activities.
From August 2011 to May 2013, he served as a Programming Graduate Assistant for the Robert M. Smith Student Center. In that role, he was part of the university’s student programming community and activities that contributed to campus life.
Education and Academic Journey
Corey’s academic experiences included studies at several Pennsylvania institutions. He studied Human Services at Geneva College and was part of the Class of 2011. He later attended Slippery Rock University, graduating with the Class of 2015 after studying Criminology.
Beginning in August 2014, he also pursued Social Work studies at PennWest Edinboro, reflecting his varied educational interests.
Originally from Reisterstown, Maryland, Corey maintained family connections that remained an important part of his life.
Family and Loved Ones Mourn
Among those grieving his loss are his son, Corey Fraction Jr.; his brothers, Shawn Fraction, Antonio Shelton, Ello Jarrett and Joshua Pollitt; and his sisters, Samantha Leigh, Jasmine Fraction and Love Ca’myron.
His extended family, including his uncle, Irvin Fraction, and cousins Robert Scott, Kevin Lewis and Chaz Dorsey, are also among those remembered during this difficult time.
For those who knew Corey through family relationships, friendships, school and university activities, his reported passing represents a deeply felt loss. The memories they shared remain an important part of his story.
Heartfelt condolences go out to Corey Fraction Jr., the entire Fraction family, his friends, former colleagues, classmates and everyone in the Slippery Rock University community affected by the news.
May his loved ones find strength and comfort in one another and in the memories they will continue to cherish.
Rest in peace, Corey Fraction.
