DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS July 2018

Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced that 158 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections, and Legislation:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers, and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of

Actions County

# of Actions

Adams 1 Lackawanna 5

Allegheny 12 Lancaster 2

Armstrong 1 Lawrence 4

Beaver 0 Lebanon 1

Bedford 0 Lehigh 3

Berks 3 Luzerne 4

Blair 1 Lycoming 2

Bradford 0 McKean 0

Bucks 7 Mercer 1

Butler 3 Mifflin 0

Cambria 1 Monroe 3

Cameron 0 Montgomery 9

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 3 Northampton 1

Chester 2 Northumberland 2

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 2 Philadelphia 12

Clinton 2 Pike 0

Columbia 0 Potter 0

Crawford 1 Schuylkill 0

Cumberland 3 Snyder 0

Dauphin 4 Somerset 1

Delaware 3 Sullivan 0

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0

Erie 3 Tioga 1

Fayette 2 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 1 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 4

Greene 1 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 3

Indiana 0 Wyoming 1

Jefferson 0 York 6

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 122

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 36

Total 158

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PA Board of Accountancy Allegheny County R. Jeffrey Matt, certificate and license no. CA025420L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $5,000 and costs of investigation of $454 because he engaged in the practice of

public accounting during a period in which he did not hold a current license. (07/17/18)

Butler County Thomas Charles Pfeifer, certificate and license no. CA016746L, of Mars, Butler County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $1,500 because he engaged in unprofessional conduct that brought the profession of

public accounting into disrepute or lowered public esteem for the profession. (07/17/18)

Cumberland County Charles Joseph Henry, certificate and license no. CA039866L, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,

was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000 and costs of investigation of $207.51 because he engaged in

the practice of public accounting during a period in which he did not hold a current license. (07/17/18)

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners Allegheny County Ashley J. Craven t/d/b/a Quality Cuts Shop, license no. BO433200, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty in full. (03/27/18)

Philadelphia County Andy E. Cupeles t/d/b/a, Barber Union 215 Barber Shop, license no. BO433707, of Philadelphia,

Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty in full.

(03/19/18)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Chiropractic No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Chandra T. Obremski, license no. CO268115, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for a

period of one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the

Board's terms and conditions; she was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500; and a public

reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she violated the law

by practicing cosmetology without a current and active license. (07/09/18)

Armstrong County Dawn R. Barclay, license no. CO209349L, of West Leechburg, Armstrong County, was suspended for a

period of one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the

Board's terms and conditions; was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500; and a public

reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she has been

convicted of a felony. (07/09/18)

Berks County La Kathy Nails and Spa, license no. CY197430, of Blandon, Berks County, was ordered to cease and

desist from possessing Methyl Methacrylate substances; and it was ordered to pay civil penalty in the

amount of $500 because it operated as a nail technology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical

manner through the possession of Methyl Methacrylate Substance. (07/09/18)

Bucks County Tracey M. Turchi, license no. CO232689L, of Quakertown, Bucks County, was suspended for a period of

one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation for a period of one (1) year,

subject to the Board's terms and conditions; she was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500;

and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she has

been convicted of a felony. (07/09/18)

Heather M. Hueston aka Heather M. Pilawsky, license no. CO258306, of Jamison, Bucks County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 because she violated the law by practicing

cosmetology without a current and active license. (07/09/18)

Delaware County Mia M. Ogleton, license no. CT018358L, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was suspended for a period

of one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the Board's

terms and conditions; was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and a public reprimand

was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she violated the law by

practicing or teaching cosmetology without a current and active license. (07/09/18)

Lackawanna County Fancie Nail Spa, license no. CY197584, of South Abington Township, Lackawanna County, was

suspended for a period of one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation

subject to the Board's terms and conditions; it was ordered to cease and desist using metal razor tools in

the practice of nail technology; it was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,050 and an

assessment fee of $26.98 towards costs of investigation; and a public reprimand was placed on its

permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because it operated as a nail technology salon in a grossly

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incompetent, dishonest and unethical manner through the use of metal razor tools; and it violated the

Board's regulation in that the labeled first aid kit did not contain a blood spill kit and eyewash. (07/09/18)

Lawrence County Mary L. Turner, license no. CO256218, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was suspended for a period of

one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in probation subject to the Board's terms and

conditions; was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000; and a public reprimand was placed

on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she employed an unlicensed individual; and

she utilized a cosmetology salon for purposes other than cosmetology, namely the injection of Botox.

(07/09/18)

Lehigh County Oriental Nail, license no. CY101263L, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was ordered to cease and desist

possession and use of MMA in nail technology practice, and ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount

of $500 and an assessment fee of $75.08 towards costs of investigation, because they operated as a

cosmetology salon in a grossly incompetent, dishonest, and unethical manner by possessing Methyl

Methacrylate ("MMA"). (07/09/18)

Luzerne County Nail Art, license no. CY194701, of Hazleton, Luzerne County, was ordered to cease and desist from

employing unlicensed individuals; it was actively suspended for a period of one (1) year, such suspension

to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the terms and conditions of the Board; it was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,000 and an assessment fee of $24.19 towards costs of

investigation; and a public reprimand was placed upon its permanent disciplinary record with the Board,

because it operated as a nail technology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical manner through the

employment of an unlicensed individual; and it aided and abetted unlicensed practice activity in the

profession of cosmetology. (07/09/18)

Dawn M. Cinti, license no. CT015602L, of Plains, Luzerne County, was suspended for a period of one (1)

year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the Board's terms and

conditions; she was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000; and a public reprimand was

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she continued to practice

cosmetology in a place other than a licensed salon in violation of a Board Order. (07/09/18)

Monroe County Heaven On Earth Hair Boutique And Spa, license no. CB124855, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was

ordered to cease and desist from employing unlicensed employees in the practice of cosmetology and/or

barbering, from aiding and abetting unlicensed practice activity in the professions of cosmetology and/or

barbering, from failing to have an owner or designated licensee in charge present during inspection of its

salon, and shall further cease and desist from possessing and utilizing metal credo tools in the practice of

cosmetology; and it was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 and an assessment fee of

$35.37 towards costs of investigation, because it operated as a cosmetology salon in a grossly

incompetent and unethical manner through the possession and use of a metal credo tools. (07/09/18)

Nail Trix, license no. CZ117009, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, had their authorizations to practice the

profession placed on probation for one (1) year, subject to the Board's terms and conditions; they were

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $400 and an assessment fee of $62.95 towards costs of

investigation; and a public reprimand was placed on their permanent disciplinary record with the Board,

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because they failed to have an owner or designated licensee in charge present during inspection; failed to

have availability of current licenses and permits on the premises; failed to properly sterilize equipment;

and failed to maintain all areas of the salon in an orderly and sanitary condition. (07/09/18)

Philadelphia County 3rd Element Spa and Salon, license no. CB119610, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for a period of one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the

terms and conditions of the Board; they were ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500; and a

public reprimand was placed on their permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because they had a

massage therapist as his own independent contractor renting space in the salon. (07/09/18)

Maria L. Reynoso, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to cease and desist from performing

any activity requiring a license to practice as a cosmetologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and

she was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and an assessment fee of $63.67 towards

costs of investigation, because she practiced cosmetology for compensation without the required license.

(07/09/18)

York County Bellagio Nails LLC, license no. CY196575, of Manchester, York County, was ordered to cease and desist

from employing unlicensed individuals in the practice of nail technology; it was suspended for a period of

one (1) year to practice as a nail technology salon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, such

suspension shall be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the Board’s terms and conditions;

it was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and an assessment fee of $90.74 towards

costs of investigation; and a public reprimand was placed on its permanent disciplinary record with the

Board, because it was grossly incompetent and practiced unethically in employing an unlicensed

individuals. (07/09/18)

PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry

Berks County Elaine M. Hoppes-Goroshko, license no. DS026062L, of Womelsdorf, Berks County, was indefinitely

suspended for engaging in unprofessional conduct. (03/27/18)

Lycoming County Charles M Burzynski, license no. DS019188L and anesthesia permit no. DA019188A, of Williamsport,

Lycoming County, had his license to practice as a dentist in the Commonwealth Pennsylvania suspended

for a period of no less than twelve months, with said suspension stayed in favor of probation; was levied a

civil penalty of $1,875; and an assessment for the costs of investigation of $3,408.10, because he engaged

in unprofessional conduct in the practice of dentistry by failing to adequately communicate a radiographic

finding to his patient, the patient’s parents or the referring dentist. (07/20/18)

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Montgomery County Carolyn C. Alderfer, license no. DH008290L, of Telford, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended based upon pleading guilty to crimes of moral turpitude. (03/26/18)

Khosrow Azizi, license no. DS025908L, of Ambler, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $5,000 and an assessment for the costs of investigation of $607.60; to cease and desist from the

practice of withholding patient records upon receipt of written request; to complete and submit an

application for a fictitious name for his dental office, Advanced Orthodontic Care, to the board within

ninety days; and to complete the process of legally changing his name to “Benjamin K. Azizi” in

accordance with 54 Pa. C.S. 701 et seq. because he engaged in unprofessional conduct when he failed to

furnish an exact copy of the patient’s written dental record upon receipt of a written request from a

patient, and practiced dentistry under a name other than that on his license and biennial renewal.

(07/20/18)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists Bucks County Harish J. Bhanderi, license and registration no. PE044497E, of Newtown, Bucks County, paid a civil

penalty of $1,000 and was placed on probation to run concurrent with the criminal probation imposed by

the Superior Court of New Jersey, County of Mercer, Law Division, Criminal, subject to the Board's

terms and conditions, because he was guilty of misconduct in the practice of engineering. (07/11/18)

Chester County Matthew Mesko, license and registration no. PE040660E, of West Chester, Chester County, was

indefinitely suspended to practice as an engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he is

guilty of misconduct in the practice of engineering since disciplinary action was taken against a license

held by him to practice engineering by the proper licensing authority of another state for conduct relating

to the practice of engineering, which occurred on two occasions. (07/11/18)

PA Board of Funeral Directors Montgomery County Stanley A. Szpindor, license no. FD010818L, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was ordered to

permanently surrender his license, because he failed to comply with the continuing education

requirements to renew his funeral director license in that he was four (4) hours short of the minimum six

(6) total hours of continuing education required for the renewal of his license, and obtained or attempted

to obtain a license by the practice of any fraud or deceit. (7/05/18)

York County Patrick Francis O'Brien Jr., license no. FD013945L, of York, York County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and the costs of investigation of $202.61 because he engaged in gross incompetency,

negligence, or misconduct in the carrying on of the profession. (7/05/18)

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Massage Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Medicine Allegheny County Paul M. Hoover, license no. MD039454E, of Coraopolis, Allegheny County, had his license to practice as

a medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his

continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health

and safety. (07/26/18)

Linda Zagorski Cline, license no. YM003813L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, permanently

surrendered her license, because she cannot practice as a respiratory therapist with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs or alcohol, or

mental incompetence. (07/24/18)

Bucks County Frederick Reichle, license no. MD006646E, of Warrington, Bucks County, had his license to practice

Medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the

grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to

the public health and safety. (07/16/18)

Erie County Qaisar Usmani, of Erie, Erie County, was granted a license to practice medicine and surgery, which was

immediately placed on probation based upon disciplinary action taken by another state. (03/15/18)

Luzerne County Thomas Madden, license no. YM013572, of Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, had his license to practice as

a respiratory therapist indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to February 6, 2018,

for violating a previous Board order. (03/19/18)

Northumberland County Matthew Mark Godfrey, license no. RT004810, of Watsontown, Northumberland County, agreed to the

permanent voluntary surrender of his license to practice as a medical athletic trainer in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he was convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor relating to a

health profession or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated

Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, a

Federal court or a court of any other state, territory or country; he has been convicted of a felony; and he

has been convicted of a misdemeanor related to the practice of the profession. (07/24/18)

Philadelphia County V. Renia Bey, unlicensed, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was issued a $10,000 civil penalty

because she engaged in the practice of medicine without a license and held herself out as a medical doctor

by use of the title. (03/26/18)

George E. Fisher, M.D., license no. MD061558L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his license to

practice as a medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds

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that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public

health and safety. (07/24/18)

Robin Eric Rosenberg, M.D., license no. MD021216E, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his

license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the

grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to

the public health and safety. (07/31/18)

Out of State John M. Palmer, PA license no. MD419095, of San Antonio, Texas, had his license to practice as a

Medical Physician and Surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his

continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health

and safety. (07/18/18)

Mohammad-Hazem Ibrahim Ahmad-Sabry, PA license no. MD439902, of McComb, Mississippi, had a

public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because he had a license or

other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the

proper licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or country, or a branch of the Federal

Government. (07/24/18)

Eldor Lass Brish, PA license no. MD437100, of Tyler, Texas, had his license to practice as a Medical

Physician and Surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(07/30/18)

Thomas Louis Francavilla, PA license no. MD044030L, of Tampa, Florida, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,500 because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (07/24/18)

Robert J. Orlino, PA license no. MD040375E, of Newport News, Virginia, had a public reprimand placed

on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board because he had a license or other authorization to

practice the profession disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (07/24/18)

Stephen J. Mallott, PA license no. MD022804E, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was suspended to

practice as a medical physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, such suspension to be

immediately stayed in favor of probation concurrent with the period of probation contained in the Consent

Order approved by West Virginia Board of Medicine, subject to the Board’s terms and conditions,

because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession disciplined by the proper

licensing authority of another state. (07/24/18)

Joshua David Beck, PA license no. MD420608, of Jackson, Wyoming, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $2,000 and to comply with the August 17, 2017 Consent Decree he entered into with the State of

Wyoming, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked,

refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or

country, or a branch of the Federal Government. (07/24/18)

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Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken.

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Dauphin County Jean I. Morris, notary commission no. 1115840, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended for six

months, immediately stayed in favor of six months of probation, was ordered to attend a six-hour notary

practice and procedure course and to pay an assessment of $300, because she failed to require personal

appearance, failed to keep and maintain custody of an accurate chronological register of all official acts

by that notary, and failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public. (07/17/18).

Fayette County Margaret A. Milan, notary commission no. 1111578, of Grindstone, Fayette County, was suspended for

six months, immediately stayed in favor of six months of probation, was ordered to attend a six-hour

notary practice and procedure course, ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250 and an assessment of $300,

because she failed to require personal appearance, charged fees for notarial services in excess of those set

by the Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth, and failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public.

(07/17/18).

Philadelphia County Nancy Grullon, notary commission no. 1279728, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was revoked,

based on findings that she entered upon the duties of the office of notary public without taking an oath of

office, giving a surety bond and recording the bond, commission, and oath of office in the office of the

recorder of deeds. She also did not include essential notarial language on documents she notarized.

Therefore, she failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public and failed to

have the required ability to hold the office of notary public. (07/30/18)

PA Board of Nursing Adams County Tammy Fitz Starner, license no. PN071819L, of East Berlin, Adams County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she repeatedly failed to report pending criminal charges and guilty pleas to the Board

within the timelines required, and pled guilty to multiple crimes of moral turpitude. (07/25/18)

Allegheny County Tineia Marie Rose, license nos. RN620743 and PN282415, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had her

licenses indefinitely suspended for at least six years with the first six month actively served and the

remainder stayed to probation, was issued a reprimand, and was assessed a civil penalty of $3,000, based

pleading guilty to crimes of moral turpitude, and committing fraud or deceit in securing admission to the

practice. (03/13/18)

Linda Cline, license no. RN526484L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, surrendered her license because

she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or

physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (07/25/18)

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Berks County Keysha Nangle, license no. PN284900, of West Lawn, Berks County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to December 8, 2017, based on findings that she violated the terms of a consent

agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (02/16/16)

Blair County Dana A. Kratzer, license no. RN516316L, of Altoona, Blair County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to October 10, 2017, and assessed $600 in costs of investigation because she is unable to

practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol and/or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (01/31/18)

Bucks County Jessica Lee Sharpes, license no. RN667124, of Sellersville, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

and assessed a $525 cost of investigation fee based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological

dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment

or coordination. (03/16/18)

Daniele Leigh Connolly, license no. PN282944, last known of Quakertown, Bucks County, was

indefinitely suspended and ordered to pay $350 in costs of investigation, based on her being unable to

practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of addiction to alcohol, or addiction to

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (09/29/17)

Trisha Lynn Mclaughlin, license no. RN664980, of Warminster, Bucks County, was publicly reprimanded

and ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because she committed fraud or deceit in the practice of

nursing or in securing her admission to such practice by failing to disclose the discipline imposed by the

Vet Board on her 2015 renewal application (07/25/18)

Butler County Tammy L. Macefe, license no. RN310134L, of Butler, Butler County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to October 10, 2017, and assessed $700 in costs of investigation, for being unable to practice

with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/13/18)

Michelle Lynn Kriess, license no. RN582229, of Butler, Butler County, was indefinitely suspended for a

minimum of 30 months with six months actively served, and the remainder stayed to probation

throughout her criminal probation but no less than one year of probation, based on receiving ARD for a

welfare code violation. (03/20/18)

Cambria County Michelle Cislo Flowers, license no. PN261508L, last known of Salix, Cambria County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to December 9, 2015, based on being addicted to alcohol, or is addicted to

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (08/03/17)

Centre County Loretta Lee Hale, license no. PN273906, last known of Blanchard, Centre County, was suspended for at

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least three months with at least one month of active suspension based on her second-degree misdemeanor

conviction of a crime of moral turpitude. (09/29/17)

Jacqueline S. Roberts, license nos. RN527062L and PN253366L, of Julian, Centre County, had her

licenses suspended for no less than three years retroactive to March 9, 2017, based on her failure to

comply with a consent agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (07/13/17)

Chester County Alicia D. Gartner, license no. RN547238, last known of West Chester, Chester County, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a $500 civil penalty based having received disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority of another state and failure to report same to the Board. (08/03/17)

Clearfield County Gwendolyn Marie Johnson, license no. PN285938, of Dubois, Clearfield County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to February 21, 2017, and assessed $800 in costs of investigation, based upon being

addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (10/31/17)

Francis Eugene Showers, license no. PN268798, of Wallaceton, Clearfield County, was indefinitely

suspended based on being addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to

impair judgment or coordination. (03/16/18)

Clinton County Michele C. Corwin, license no. RN302855L, of Lock Haven, Clinton County, was suspended for no less

than five (5) years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than five (5) years of

probation, because she is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (07/25/18)

Cheryl Eck Mann, license no. PN092480L, of Lock Haven, Clinton County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found

guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth, the

United States, or any other state, territory or country, or received probation without verdict, disposition in

lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, or has been

dishonorably discharged or has been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable

discharge from the military forces of the United States or of any other country. (07/25/18)

Cumberland County Lorenda Mathis Renninger, license nos. RN271329L and TP001655G, of Camp Hill, Cumberland

County, had her license and practitioner certificate indefinitely suspended, stayed in favor of three years

of probation based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (09/15/17)

Brenda Wheat Prue, license no. PN256692L, of Newville, Cumberland County, voluntarily surrendered

her license, because she was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was

found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude or received probation without

verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony

charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth. (07/25/18)

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Dauphin County Matthew R. Pittman, license no. PN091149L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to August 30, 2017, and was assessed a civil penalty of $350, based being addicted

to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(03/20/18)

Stacy Lyn Coleman, license no. RN512863L, of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than

three years of probation, unless that period of probation is extended or modified for cause by mutual

agreement of the Respondent and the Professional Health Monitoring Program (“PHMP”), Disciplinary

Monitoring Unit (“DMU”) case manager, subjection to the Board’s terms and conditions, because she

was unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physical or mental

illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon drugs or alcohol and had violated

a lawful disciplinary order of the Board. (07/25/18)

Lisa A. Finefrock, license no. PN250258L, of Steelton, Dauphin County, was automatically suspended for

one (1) year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three (3) years retroactive to October 27, 2017, to

run concurrently, with such suspensions to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years

of probation retroactive to October 27, 2017, because she is addicted to alcohol or is addicted to

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has

become mentally incompetent. (07/25/18)

Delaware County Richard Edward Schoen, license no. RN591434, of Glenolden, Delaware County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years, with said suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less

than three years of probation subject to certain terms and conditions, because he is unable to practice

professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or

condition of physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or

other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (07/25/18)

Elk County Wendy Lynn Walters, license no. PN294290, of Johnsonburg, Elk County, was indefinitely suspended

stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years based on being addicted to alcohol or

hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/16/18)

Erie County Melisa Lyn Hayes, license no. PN276541, of Erie, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended, with such

suspension to be stayed in favor of no less than six (6) months of probation and probation subject to the

completion of a continuing education course on the unauthorized accessing of a patient’s medical record,

as well as completing eight (8) hours of continuing education in nursing law and ethics because she

engaged in unprofessional conduct. (07/25/18)

Fayette County Paula Guzik Bennett, license no. RN215242L, of Smithfield, Fayette County, was suspended for a period

of one year with said suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation; had a public reprimand placed

on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board; and was levied a civil penalty of $250, because she

had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing

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authority in another state, territory, possession or country; and failed to report disciplinary action within

ninety days of final disposition, whichever is sooner. (07/25/18)

Franklin County Forrest R. Oney, license no. RN254811L, of Waynesboro, Franklin County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to September 19, 2017, and assessed a cost of investigation fee of $350 because he is unable

to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition

or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol and/or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (01/31/18)

Greene County Rebecca Jolene King, license no. PN276764, of New Freeport, Greene County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 and her license was publicly reprimanded, because she had a license suspended or

revoked, or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory,

possession or country and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within ninety days of the

final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner. (07/25/18)

Lackawanna County Jeanette N. Moran, license no. PN261256L, of Dickson City, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a $2,000 civil penalty based on her felony conviction and committing fraud or

deceit in securing admission to practice. (09/27/17)

Melissa Mushow, license nos. RN557131 and PN259412L, of Peckville, Lackawanna County, had her

licenses indefinitely suspended and was assessed costs of investigation of $350 based on being unable to

practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination. (01/30/18)

Rocco A. Petrillo, license no. PN295112, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to October 10, 2017, and assessed $525 in costs of investigation, for being addicted to alcohol

or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/20/18)

Michele M. Kazmierczak, license no. PN256062L, of Taylor, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed $350 in costs of investigation, due to her addiction to alcohol or hallucinogenic,

narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (01/25/18)

Lancaster County Scott Anthony Losito, license no. PN300371, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended for a period

of two (2) years with the first six (6) months to be served as active suspension and the remaining eighteen

(18) months to be stayed in favor of no less than eighteen (18) months of probation, pay a civil penalty of

$500, and must take eight (8) hours of continuing education in the area of patients with fluid imbalances,

because he committed unprofessional conduct (7/25/18)

Lawrence County Tammy L. Herb, license no. PN261306L, last known of New Castle, Lawrence County, was revoked

based on her convictions of felonies and misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (09/29/17)

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Towanda J. Wright, license no. PN268934, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was indefinitely suspended

for at least six months and reprimanded, based on being convicted of a felony, two misdemeanor crimes

of moral turpitude and failing to report same to the Board. (03/16/18)

Lisa K. Shacklette, license no. PN287160, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and her license was publicly reprimanded, because she left a nursing assignment prior

to the proper reporting and notification to the appropriate department head or personnel of such an action

and knowingly abandoned a patient in need of nursing care. (07/25/18)

Lehigh County Jody Ann Mitchell, license no. PN253374L, of Bethlehem, Lehigh County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to September 14, 2017, based on violating the terms of a previous Board

order. (02/06/18)

Faith Christin Barnhart, license no. RN629040, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was suspended for no less

than five years to run concurrently, with such suspensions to be immediately stayed in favor of no less

than five years of probation, because she was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of

nolo contendere, or has been found guilty by a judge or jury, of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, or

has received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative

Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States or

any other state, territory, possession or country. (07/25/18)

Luzerne County Justin Christopher Lech, license no. PN285031, of Kingston, Luzerne County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to July 26, 2017, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(02/06/18)

Lycoming County Scott L. Lehman, license no. PN102926L, of Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to September 18, 2017, and assessed $350 in costs of investigation, by reason of his addiction

to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(03/13/18)

Mercer County Naomi Gedell Patterson, license no. PN287135, of Sharpsville, Mercer County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to July 26, 2017, and assessed $700 in costs of investigation, by reason of her

addiction to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (12/12/17)

Montgomery County Raymond J. Shackleton, license no. RN509506L, of Royersford, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended, immediately stayed to probation for no less than three years based on being unable to practice

by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon

alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(03/15/18)

Maria Zeltner, license no. RN286474L, of Horsham, Montgomery County, was indefinitely suspended

based on being convicted of a felony. (03/13/18)

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Beverly Diane Brown, license no. RN350704L, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to December 7, 2017, based on violating the terms of a previous Board

order. (02/28/18)

Stephanie Jo Ann Kern, license no. RN613667, of Royersford, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended based upon her being addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend

to impair judgment or coordination, committing fraud or deceit in the practice of nursing and possessing,

using, acquiring or distributing a controlled substance or caution legend drug for other than an acceptable

medical purpose. (10/31/17)

Angela Carol Segers, license no. RN617762, of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000, to take ten additional continuing professional education contact hours in ethics,

and her license will be indefinitely suspended with said suspension being stayed in favor of indefinite

probation for a period of time to run concurrent to Respondent’s period of criminal probation pursuant to

the criminal sentencing order, but shall not be deemed to include the period of time required to fully

satisfy the criminal restitution, because she was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo

contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of

this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state, territory or country, or received probation

without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition

of felony charges, or has been dishonorably discharged or has been discharged under circumstances

amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military forces of the United States or of any other country.

(7/25/18)

Northampton County Jennifer Marie Stocklas, license no. PN276277, last known of Bath, Northampton County, was

indefinitely suspended and assessed a $950 cost of investigation based on being addicted to alcohol,

hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (01/31/18)

Northumberland County Jessica Jean Kodack, license no. PN286522, of Coal Township, Northumberland County, was

indefinitely suspended retroactive to September 19, 2017, based on being addicted to alcohol, or

hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/20/18)

Philadelphia County Linda J. Barrett, license no. RN531613, last known of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to December 5, 2016, and ordered to pay $525 in costs of investigation, based on

her being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical

illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (06/20/17)

Barbara A. Robinson, license no. PN097040L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended based on becoming mentally incompetent. (09/27/17)

Linda Renee Bryant, license no. PN283607, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was publicly

reprimanded and suspended for six (6) months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no

less than six (6) months’ probation, subject to the Board's terms and conditions, because she left a nursing

assignment prior to the proper reporting and notification to the appropriate department head or personnel

of such an action. (07/25/18)

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Somerset County Jamie P. McVicker, license no. RN544764, of Boswell, Somerset County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to April 17, 2017, and was assessed $700 in costs of investigation by reason of her addiction to

alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(09/25/17)

Tioga County Emily Joyce Pape, license no. PN275878, of Covington, Tioga County, was revoked and assessed a

$1,000 civil penalty based on failing to report her criminal convictions to the Board. (01/31/18)

Washington County Donna Jo Pirtle, license no. PN150266L, of Claysville, Washington County, was reprimanded based on

disciplinary action taken by a licensing authority in another state. (09/15/17)

Pamela Lynn Smith, license no. PN266199, of Washington, Washington County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to July 17, 2017, based on being addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs

or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (01/31/18)

Westmoreland County Christina Marie Morrison, license no. PN291039, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, was assessed a

$2,000 civil penalty and required to complete 6 hours of remedial education in ethics based on

committing fraud or deceit in securing admission to practice nursing due to her failure to report her

criminal convictions. (03/05/18)

Kari Pampena, license no. RN664166, of Murrysville, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely suspended,

and, if acquitted of the criminal charges, may petition the Board to reinstate her licenses, because she may

be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety, and, if convicted, would be convicted of

a felony and/or a crime of moral turpitude. (07/25/18)

York County Kristen E. Keyser, license no. PN261979, of Hanover, York County, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed costs of investigation of $350 based upon being addicted to alcohol, or hallucinogenic, narcotic

or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/20/18)

Brooke Lynn Rosenthal, license no. PN303080, last known of York, York County, was automatically suspended based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (01/29/18)

Out of State Julianne Therese Hunter, PA license PN546165, of Portland, Oregon, was reprimanded and ordered her to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500, based on her not reporting a previous disciplinary action by another state. (09/29/18)

Patriss Marie Hudson a/k/a Patriss M. Colosimo, PA license no. PN098103L, last known of Holt, Florida,

was indefinitely suspended and assessed a $500 civil penalty based having received disciplinary action

by the proper licensing authority of another state and failure to report same to the Board. (08/03/17)

Heather Leigh Oleson, PA license nos. RN619149 and PN277781, last known of Miramar, Florida, had

her licenses suspended for no less than three years retroactive to December 8, 2016, based on violating the

terms of a previous Board order. (01/03/18)

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Suzanne Marie Kish, PA license no. RN528097L, of Phoenix, Arizona, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a civil penalty of $500 based on receiving disciplinary action by another state and failing to

inform the Board. (06/14/17)

Deidre Deane Nelson, PA license no. PN262279, of Lockesburg, Arkansas, was assessed a $250 civil

penalty and reprimanded based on disciplinary action taken by a licensing authority in another state.

(04/26/17)

Kristen Alexis Murphy, PA license no. PN266155, of Wilmington, Delaware, was indefinitely suspended

and was assessed $1,000 in costs of investigation, by reason of her addiction to alcohol or hallucinogenic,

narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (12/20/17)

Tami L. Randolph, PA license no. RN535521, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to October 27, 2017, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(02/06/18)

Adebayo Omotayd Onigbinde, PA license no. RN601286, of Wilmington, Delaware, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/06/18)

Wilson Kanyagia Karago, PA license no. RN584719, of South Bend, Indiana, was revoked based on

receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of Texas. (08/04/17)

Jennifer Alexandra Mesa, PA license no. PN298934, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to April 10, 2017, and was assessed $950 in costs of investigation, by reason of her

addiction to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (10/30/17)

Kellye L. Mahaley, PA license no. RN566731, of Sachse, Texas, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a civil penalty of $500 based on receiving disciplinary action by another state and failing to

inform the Board. (03/13/18)

Susan Marie Laird, PA license no. PN271462, of Spring Branch, Texas, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty and was reprimanded based on disciplinary action taken by a licensing authority in another state

and failure to report same to the Board. (01/30/18)

Alexander McEnery Knipper, PA license no. RN567695, of Upland, California, was revoked based on

receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state and failing to report same

to the board. (03/20/18)

Maria Margaret Matlock, PA license no. RN316976L, of Liberal, Kansas, was indefinitely suspended

based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (03/06/18)

David R. Jones, PA license no. RN344789L, of El Paso, Texas, was indefinitely suspended based on

receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (01/23/18)

Sanjay Patrick, PA license no. PN285639, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was indefinitely suspended and was

assessed a civil penalty of $500 based on receiving disciplinary action by another state and failing to

inform the Board. (03/05/18)

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Robert J. Miller, PA license no. RN341991L, of Austin, Texas, was reprimanded and assessed a $500

civil penalty based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state and

failing to report same to the Board. (09/15/17)

Thomas J. Palmer, PA license no. RN545397, of Mobile, Alabama, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a civil penalty of $1,500, based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority

of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (12/12/17)

Sarah Peoples, of Cambridge, Ohio, was denied PA licensure due to having disciplinary action taken

against her license by another state. (05/23/17)

Arrianna Virginia O’Byrne, PA license no. RN264600Y, of Morrisville, Vermont, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a civil penalty of $1,500, based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (01/23/18)

Jasmine Rene Solo, PA license no. RN659761, of Mobile, Alabama, voluntarily surrendered her license,

because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (7/25/18)

Joanne Auskern Frederick, PA license no. RN341413L, of Binghamton, New York, voluntarily

surrendered her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because

she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority in another state, territory, possession or country and failed to report to the Board on her biennial

renewal application or within ninety days of final disposition, whichever is sooner, that a disciplinary

action had been taken against her license in another state. (7/25/18)

Karen M. Kang Lockyer, PA license no. RN545156, of Lihue, Hawaii, had her license to practice as a

registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indefinitely suspended and a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board, because she had a license suspended or

revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state,

territory, possession or country. (7/25/18)

Michael Wayne Wyman, PA license no. RN541064, of Warren, Arizona, voluntarily surrendered his

license, because he was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or has

been found guilty by a judge or jury, or a felony or crime of moral turpitude, or has received probation

without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition

of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States or any other state, and has been

convicted of any felony. (06/25/18)

Catherine M. Bacolas, PA license no. PN299464, of Newton, New Jersey, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the

proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country, and failed to report

disciplinary action in the other state within ninety (90) days of final disposition or on application for

renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner. (7/25/18)

PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Washington County Jennifer J. Hess, license no. PC004854, of Washington, Washington County, had her license to practice as

a Professional Counselor temporarily suspended pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(07/05/18) York County Robert L. Stremmel, license no. OS002798L, of York City, York County, had his license to practice

Osteopathic Medicine temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(07/05/18)

PA Board of Pharmacy Allegheny County George Joseph Norkus, license no. RP027262L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended for at least ten years based on his felony convictions for improperly dispensing and

distributing controlled substances in violation of Federal Law. (04/09/18)

Delaware County Acro Pharmaceutical Services LLC, permit no. PP481344, of Sharon Hill, Delaware County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 because they had a license to conduct a nonresident

pharmacy disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (06/28/18)

Out of State John A. Giacobello, PA license no. RP043469L, of Middletown, Delaware, was indefinitely suspended

based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (03/16/18)

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions taken.

Real Estate Commission

Lebanon County Steven P. Levengood, license no. RM422624, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was actively suspended for a

minimum period of four (4) years; and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary

record with the Commission, because he was convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any

other state, or Federal court, of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, bribery,

larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or any similar offense or offenses, or any felony or pleading

guilty or nolo contendere to any such offense or offenses; and he failed to notify the Commission of being

found guilty within 30 days of the verdict. (07/10/18)

Philadelphia County Jason C. Clarkson, license no. RS336744, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated February 14, 2018, which the

court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective

immediately. (03/14/18)

George D. Slawter, license no. RS227033L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated March 15, 2018, which

the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective

immediately. (04/09/18)

Out of State Alliance Southwest, LLC, license no. RB068380 of Phoenix, Arizona, and Thomas Leonard Bisanz,

license nos. SB065391, RM422164, RM422452, RM423132, RM423229, RM423350, RM423588,

RM423803, of Frisco, Texas, were ordered to pay a joint and several civil penalty of $5,000 and a joint

and several assessment for the costs of investigation in the amount of $346.78, because Alliance

Southwest, LLC directly or indirectly engaged in, conducted, advertised, or held out as engaging in or

conducting the business, or acted in the capacity of a broker within this Commonwealth without first

being licensed, and Mr. Bisanz aided and abetted the unlicensed practice of real estate. (7/10/18)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Monroe County Paul V. Andrews, license no. PC005016, of Shawnee on Delaware, Monroe County, was issued a public

reprimand based upon making a false statement of fact in support of his application for licensure.

(04/04/18)

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PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers, and Salespersons Allegheny County Vernon J. Vereen, license no. MV167199L, of Allegheny County, was assessed a $2,000 civil penalty

and suspended for two years for being convicted of a felony, namely aggravated assault, and having made

a material misstatement in his application for licensure. (02/08/18)

Corinne Ann Lipka, license no. MV125444L, of Moon Township, Allegheny County, was suspended for

three years and assessed a civil penalty of $1,000 based on her guilty plea to felonies and material

representations to the Board. (02/08/18)

Centre County Hassinger Motorsports and Sales, LLC, license, no. VD029792, of Philipsburg, Centre County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/27/18)

Crawford County Thomas Joseph Benedek, license no. MV121134L, of Jamestown, Crawford County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/12/18)

Erie County Shawn L. Stanbro, license no. MV200039, of Union City, Erie County, was suspended for three years

based upon his conviction of a felony. (02/08/18)

Lancaster County Joseph A. Portalatin, license no. MV225050, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was revoked because he

pled guilty to misdemeanors relating to the profession and made material misstatements. (02/08/18)

Washington County Matthew R. Walsh, license no. MV235956, of Washington, Washington County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County dated March 12, 2018, which the court

issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(03/29/18)

York County Patrick J. Donnelly, license no. MV111708L, of York, York County, was reprimanded and issued a civil

penalty of $500 based on pleading guilty to a crime of moral turpitude. (09/27/17)

Out of State Eric J. Gregore, PA license no. MV242927, of Petal, Mississippi, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (02/12/18)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine Allegheny County Mark Leonard Boccella, license no. BV007009L, of Bridgeville, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of four thousand dollars, an assessment for the costs of investigation one thousand dollars,

and to attend and successfully complete at least seven hours of remedial education on the topic of

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veterinary pharmacology, because he engaged in incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice, or

the departure from, or failure to conform to, the standards of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical

practice; violated the Board’s regulations at 49 Pa Code §31.21 Principle 7. Responsibility to clients and

patients which states: Veterinarians shall practice in accordance with current advancements and

acceptable and prevailing standards of care in veterinary medicine, including using current proven

techniques, drugs and scientific research that may affect treatment decisions. Veterinarians shall practice

in accordance with advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards of veterinary medical practice

in this Commonwealth related to the pharmacologic properties, indications, and contraindications of drugs

and biologics; violated the Boards’ regulations at 49 Pa Code §31.21 Principle 7(e) which requires that

veterinarians explain the benefits and reasonably anticipated significant potential risks of treatment

options to clients and document the discussion and/or 49 Pa Code §31. 22(4) by failing to document

communication with the client. (03/09/18)

Jane Ellen Keenan, license no. BV008246L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had her license to practice

Veterinary Medicine temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(05/12/16)

Montgomery County Donald Kenneth Shreves, license no. BV008456L, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was levied a civil

penalty of seven thousand five hundred dollars; had a public reprimand placed on his permanent

disciplinary record with the board; and his license to practice as a veterinarian in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania were suspended for a minimum period of three years retroactive to September 12, 2017 with

said suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, because he engaged in incompetence, gross

negligence, or other malpractice, or the departure from, or failure to conform to, the standards of

acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice; violated the Board's recordkeeping regulations;

failed to maintain required veterinary medical, surgical and/or diagnostic procedure logs and/or medical

records; by abused, harassed or intimidated a client, former client, colleague, associate, veterinarian or

employee in the course of professional practice; abused or neglected an animal and/or failed to consider

the welfare of the animal for the purpose of relieving suffering and disability while causing a minimum of

pain or fright; and violated the Board's regulation which requires that a veterinarian dispense or

administer only drugs, including prescriptions drugs, that are within the expiration date specified by the

manufacturer. (07/13/18)

Westmoreland County Laurie A. Joseph, license no. BV008225L, of Acme, Westmoreland County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of five thousand dollars, an assessment for the costs of investigation of six thousand dollars, and

to attend and successfully complete at least fourteen hours of remedial education in the subjects of

veterinary medical records and veterinary pharmacology, because she engaged in incompetence, gross

negligence, or other malpractice, or the departure from, or failure to conform to, the standards of

acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice; violated the Board's regulations which state:

Veterinarians shall practice in accordance with current advancements and acceptable and prevailing

standards of care in veterinary medicine, including using current proven techniques, drugs, and scientific

research that may affect treatment decisions. Veterinarians shall practice in accordance with

advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards of veterinary medical practice in this

Commonwealth related to the pharmacologic properties, indications and contraindications of drugs and

biologics; violated the Board's Rules of Professional Conduct for Veterinarians which require that a

veterinarian explain the benefits and reasonably anticipated significant potential risks of treatment options

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to clients and document, by signature, the clients consent to treatment that has significant potential risks.

If the client is not present to provide a signature, oral consent shall be documented in the animal’s

veterinary medical record; and failed to maintain required veterinary medical records. (07/13/18)

Wyoming County Michele Rose Zajac, license no. BV007637L, of Factoryville, Wyoming County, had her license to

practice as a veterinarian temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(07/30/18)

Out of State Jacob William Martin, PA license no. BV013737, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty $7,500, costs of investigation of $1,000; attend and successfully complete at least seven hours of

remedial education on internal medicine which includes information on the diagnosis and management of

diabetes; attend and successfully complete at least seven hours of remedial education on veterinary

medical record keeping, because he engaged in incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice, or

the departure from, or failure to conform to, the standards of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical

practice; violated the Board's regulations which require that a veterinarian seek, through consultation, the

assistance of other veterinarians or other licensed professionals when it appears that the quality of

veterinary service may be enhanced and/or recommend referral to a specialist or otherwise more qualified

veterinarian in any case if the care and treatment of the animal is, in the veterinarian’s sound judgment,

beyond the veterinarians capabilities or equipment; violated the Board's regulation which requires that a

veterinarian explain the benefits and reasonably anticipated significant potential risks of treatment options

to clients. When the client or client’s agent is present, veterinarians shall document, by signature, the

client’s consent for euthanasia and other treatments that have significant potential risks. If the client is not

present to provide a signature, veterinarians shall attempt to contact the owner by telephone or other

established means to obtain oral consent and shall document the oral consent in the animal’s veterinary

medical record; and violated the Board's recordkeeping regulations. (05/11/18)

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A complete list of sanctions is available online at www.dos.pa.gov.

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