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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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,
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.