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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS April 2017

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced that 152 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, the Bureau of Charitable Organizations 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 0 Lackawanna 2

Allegheny 13 Lancaster 3

Armstrong 0 Lawrence 1

Beaver 2 Lebanon 0

Bedford 0 Lehigh 8

Berks 5 Luzerne 3

Blair 2 Lycoming 0

Bradford 0 McKean 0

Bucks 5 Mercer 1

Butler 1 Mifflin 0

Cambria 1 Monroe 0

Cameron 0 Montgomery 4

Carbon 2 Montour 0

Centre 1 Northampton 0

Chester 4 Northumberland 1

Clarion 0 Perry 1

Clearfield 0 Philadelphia 8

Clinton 1 Pike 1

Columbia 1 Potter 0

Crawford 0 Schuylkill 2

Cumberland 1 Snyder 0

Dauphin 5 Somerset 0

Delaware 9 Sullivan 0

Elk 0 Susquehanna 0

Erie 1 Tioga 0

Fayette 2 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 1 Warren 1

Fulton 0 Washington 1

Greene 0 Wayne 2

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 3

Indiana 1 Wyoming 1

Jefferson 2 York 2

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 105

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 47

Total 152

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PA Board of Accountancy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Architects Licensure Board Out of State John R. Betts, Jr., of Scottsdale, Arizona, was assessed a $40,000 civil penalty based on practicing

architecture without a license. (03/10/17)

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners Lehigh County Chris’s Barber Shop, license no. BO433950, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/13/17)

Philadelphia County Daniel Estevez, license no. BL050379R, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated January 23, 2017, which the court

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

(02/16/17)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers Blair County Juliette Angelique George, certificate no. RL003665, of Hollidaysburg, Blair County, was placed on

probation for a period of three years, ordered to complete seventy-five hours of remedial education,

ordered to pay a civil penalty of eight thousand dollars and costs of investigation of two thousand dollars,

and ordered to cease and desist from aiding and abetting the abetting the unlicensed practice of real estate

appraising, because she failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal,

preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal, and by negligently or incompetently

developing an appraisal, and by aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of abetting the unlicensed

practice of real estate appraising. (4/27/17)

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Lehigh County Michael L. Desnoyers, certificate no. RL003198R, of Bethlehem, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $7,000.00, was ordered to pay an assessment for costs of investigation in the amount of

$2,000.00, and was ordered to complete at least thirty-three (33) hours of remedial education, because he

failed to complete an appraisal assignment within the requirements of the USPAP, failed or refused to

exercise reasonable diligence in developing, preparing, or communicating an appraisal or appraisal report,

and negligently or incompetently developed, prepared, or communicated an appraisal or appraisal report.

(3/08/17)

Montgomery County Eugene A. Soda, III, certificate no. RL138963, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000); pay costs of investigation of one thousand dollars ($1,000);

and attend and successfully complete a seven (7) hour class on the sales comparison approach, because he

failed to complete an appraisal assignment within the requires of the USPAP; failed to refused to exercise

reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal, report, or communicating an

appraisal; and negligently or incompetently developed an appraisal, prepared an appraisal report, or

communicated an appraisal. (4/27/17)

Out of State SettlementOne Valuation Corporation, PA registration no. AMC000104, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $5,000.00 because received disciplinary action by the agency of another

jurisdiction responsible for regulating appraisers, mortgage brokers, real estate salespersons or real estate

brokers and failing to notify the Board of said discipline within thirty days after its occurrence. (4/27/17)

PA Board of Chiropractic No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Jessica L. Bickal, license no. CO280147, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for failing to


Berks County Peter Dolinsky, Jr., license no. CO177289L, of Shillington, Berks County, was suspended for failing to


Bucks County Jenna L. Morrow, license no. CO262599, of Bensalem, Bucks County, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (03/17/17)

Delaware County Louis V Nail & Spa, Inc., license no. CY197018, of Swarthmore, Delaware County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/23/17)

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Shan You Huang d/b/a Lisa’s Nail Salon, license no. CY195967, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/17/17)

Lackawanna County Valerie L. Filer, license no. CO293410, of Madison Township, Lackawanna County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County dated February 13, 2017,

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

immediately. (03/09/17)

Philadelphia County Orchid Beauty Salon, license no. CB115032, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for


Schuylkill County Victoria Rodriguez, license no. CO264471, of Cressona, Schuylkill County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 because she was practicing cosmetology without a current and active license.

(05/01/17)

Out of State Paul Nguyen, PA license no. CL184240, of Cockeysville, Maryland, was suspended for failing to pay a


Alexa Holzheimer, PA license no. CO285028, of Califon, New Jersey, was suspended for failing to pay a


PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry

Centre County Wade Newman, license nos. DS031313L and DP000547, of Bellefonte, Centre County, had his licenses

to practice as a Dentist and as an Administrator of Anesthesia 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. (04/05/2017)

Perry County Jennifer L. Troutman, license no. DF003787, of Newport, Perry County, was automatically suspended

based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (03/09/17)

Philadelphia County Brett Zygmunt Godlewski, license no. DS039481, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for one year, immediately stayed to probation for one year and was issued a $7500 civil penalty based on

a misdemeanor conviction and being disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(02/13/17)

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PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Funeral Directors Allegheny County Tomy L. Germello, of West Mifflin, Allegheny County, was granted a license as a funeral trainee and

placed on probation for three years due to his crimes of moral turpitude. (03/02/17).

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy

Berks County Corrie Rivera, of Reading, Berks County, was granted a license to practice massage therapy by

examination and immediately placed on probation for no less than 2 years based on applicant’s crimes of

moral turpitude. (02/28/17)

Philadelphia County Lisa Burress, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied a massage therapist license based on her

crimes of moral turpitude. (02/02/17)

PA Board of Medicine

Allegheny County Brent Edward Clark, license no. MD042270L, of Pittsburgh, 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. (04/20/17)

Delaware County Charles Rene Williams, license no. BH000425, of Lansdowne, Delaware County, was revoked based on

having received accelerated rehabilitative disposition for multiple felonies. (02/15/17)

Lehigh County Faton Bilali, license no. MD446867, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was suspended for no less than three

years to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, because he is unable to

practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to drugs

or alcohol, or mental incompetence. (04/25/17)

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Timothy Adam Drabick, license no. OH000275, of Allentown, Lehigh 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, because he could not practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to

patients by reason of illness, addiction to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs or alcohol. (4/25/17)

Westmoreland County Edgar D. Peske, license no. MD012012E, of Greensburg, Westmoreland 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. (04/27/17)

Out of State Martin Leonard Korn, PA license no. MD025894E, of New Rochelle, New York, was automatically

suspended for at least 10 years from the date of conviction, based on his felony conviction under the Drug

Act. (03/09/17)

Senad Cemerlic, PA license no. MD441801, of Dover, Delaware, was revoked based on his felony

conviction. (03/09/17)

George Allen Wootan, of Port Richey, Florida, was denied a PA license because he departed from or

failed to conform to the quality standards of the profession, practiced negligently and was disciplined by

the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/23/17)

Laurie Jane Poss, PA license no. MD025350E, of Baltimore, Maryland, was indefinitely and actively

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

refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (04/25/17)

Donald S. Franklin, PA license no. MD012164E, of Lithia, Florida, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500.00 because he had a license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon disciplined by the proper

licensing authority of another state. (4/25/17)

John Chu, PA license no. MD060242L, of Laguna Niguel, California, was indefinitely suspended 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. (4/25/17)

Matthew Todd Davis, PA license no. YM010163, of Baltimore, Maryland, was publicly reprimanded and

placed on probation for a period of one year because he had a license to practice as a respiratory care

practitioner disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (4/25/17)

Robert Morris Sackheim, PA license no. MD029243E, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license, because he violated the Board's Act by having his license to practice

as a medical physician and surgeon disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(4/25/17)

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Edwin Peter Hutsal, PA license no. MD018945E, of Elmira Heights, New York, was suspended, with said

suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation concurrent with the period of probation

contained in the Consent Order approved for Respondent on October 27, 2016, by the New York State

Board for Professional Medical Conduct, because he had a license to practice the profession disciplined

by the proper licensing authority of another state. (4/25/17)

Barry M. Miskin, PA license no. MD040353E, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, paid a civil penalty of

five thousand dollars and 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. (4/25/17)

Alexander Grinberg, PA license no. MD420361, of San Francisco, California, was indefinitely suspended

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. (4/25/17)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Out of State Mirela De Souza, PA notary commission no. 1055973, of Danbury, Connecticut, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered her notary commission, because she failed to be of good character, integrity, and

ability; and she has been convicted of a felony. (04/17/17)

PA Board of Nursing Allegheny County Michele C. White, license no. RN326048L, of Glenshaw, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to August 10, 2016, and ordered to pay the costs of investigation in the amount of $700 based

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

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

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (02/15/17)

Emily Kristine Johnson, license no. RN572838, of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended 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. (02/03/17)

Susanne Christine Wendell, license nos. RN612572 and PN266502, of Cheswick, Allegheny County, had

her license indefinitely suspended for no less than three (3) years, such suspension to be immediately

stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years of probation, because she proved to be 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 and/or coordination. (04/20/17)

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Sarah Diana Devine, license no. RN650904, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended for one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, with such a suspensions to

be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, because she is unable to practice

nursing 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 and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor under the Drug Act.

(4/20/17)

Michael Vincent Ankrom, license no. RN670494 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three (3) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less

than three (3) years of probation, because he is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable

skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol,


Beaver County Christina Nicole George, license no. RN577532, of Beaver Falls, Beaver County, has placed on probation

for the duration of her criminal probation, based on her convictions of crimes of moral turpitude.

(02/14/17)

Elizabeth J. Tekstar, license no. RN612618, of Beaver, Beaver County, voluntarily surrendered her

license because she is unable to practice 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. (04/20/17)

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

less than three (3) years to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) 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; and she has been convicted or has pleaded

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 in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state,

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

Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges. (04/20/17)

Linda L. Irvine, license no. RN274779L, of Reading, Berks County, was automatically suspended based

on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (02/14/17)

Blair County Kay Ann Kelly, license no. PN266468, of Altoona, Blair County, was indefinitely suspended based on

pleading guilty to crimes of moral turpitude. (03/24/17)

Bucks County Chelene Anne Kuchefski, license no. RN568541, of Levittown, Bucks County, was indefinitely

suspended based on being convicted of two misdemeanors, crimes of moral turpitude. (02/03/17)

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Kristina Mahler, license no. RN634673, of Quakertown, Bucks County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she is unable to practice professional nursing 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.

(4/20/17)

Butler County Laurel Dianne Sullivan, license no. RN631955, of Butler, Butler County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to June 25, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (01/13/17)

Cambria County Gaelynn Wiewiora Kerr, license no. PN070361L, of Nicktown, Cambria County, was indefinitely

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

drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/21/17)

Chester County Leonard Steven Demko, license no. PN274265, of Parkesburg, Chester County, voluntarily surrendered

his license, because he was found to be addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other

drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (4/20/17)

Kimberly Anne Ammon, license no. PN264402, of Coatesville, Chester County, voluntarily surrendered

her license, because she violated the Board's previous probationary order and failed to fully and

completely cooperate and comply with PHMP in their monitoring of her impairment; and was addicted to

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

(4/20/17)

Katharine Wilson Driscoll, license no. RN300825L, of West Chester, Chester County, was suspended for

three years with said suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of three years of probation, because

she was found 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.

(4/20/17)

Clinton County Ian M. Carlen, license no. RN614967, of Lock Haven, Clinton County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to July 27, 2016, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (02/28/17)

Columbia County Edward J. Wason, license no. RN344170L, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, was indefinitely and

actively suspended because he 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


Dauphin County Barbara Cherno Barngetuny, license no. PN290043, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended for

no less than three years retroactive to December 9, 2016, based on violating the terms of a previous Board

order. (02/07/17)

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Amber R. Soule, license no. RN597706, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to October 28, 2016, based on finding she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (02/16/17)

Amanda Marie Yingst, license no. PN284306, of Middletown, Dauphin County, was suspended for no

less than three (3) years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years

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

impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (4/20/17)

Delaware County Keri Cerino, PA license no. RN577194, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was revoked based having

been convicted of a felony and a crime of moral turpitude. (02/08/17)

Nina Michelle Newton, license no. PN270160, last known of Ardmore, Delaware County, was

automatically suspended based on a misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (09/30/16)

Suzanne Stahl, license no. DN003334, of Havertown, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than three (3) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3)

years of probation, because she is unable to practice dietetics-nutrition 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. (04/20/17)

Towana Maria Allen, license no. RN549852, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to June 29, 2015, 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. (03/29/17)

Erie County Sarah Joyce Young, license no. PN270591, of Erie, Erie County, was suspended for no less than three (3)

years, with such suspension stayed in favor of no less than three (3) 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. (4/20/17)

Fayette County Amber Kaye Busch a/k/a Amber Kaye Moody, license no. PN250775L, of Belle Vernon, Fayette County,

was suspended for two years based on having received ARD in the disposition of felony charges.

(02/14/17)

Indiana County Aundrea K. Lagoda, license no. PN269355, of Blairsville, Indiana County, was indefinitely and actively

suspended for no less than three (3) years 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.

(04/20/17)

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Jefferson County Jennifer Lynn Green, license no. PN275462, of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to September 16, 2016, based on violating the terms of a previous Board

order. (02/24/17)

Desiree Dawn Fletcher, license no. RN548208, of Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, was indefinitely and

actively suspended and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the

board, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients

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

alcohol, and because she was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – Highest

Rate of Alcohol. (4/20/17)

Lancaster County Tammy Elizabeth Gammill, license no. RN630065, of Washington Boro, Lancaster County, was

automatically suspended based on her felony convictions under the Drug Act. (12/30/16)

Pamela E. Caplinger, license no. PN258027L, of Columbia, Lancaster County, was automatically

suspended for two years based on her misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (10/31/16)

Megan Gebhart, license no. PN291211, of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she was arrested and charged with, among other crimes, Driving Under the Influence

(DUI) - Highest Rate of Alcohol, 3rd Offense; as well as Driving While Under DUI-Related Suspension;

and she requested that the Board accept the voluntary surrender of her license to practice nursing.

(4/20/17)

Lehigh County Sherri Lyn Farrell, license no. RN284135L, of Fogelsville, Lehigh County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she was found to be unable to practice professional nursing 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, so long as such dependence shall continue. (4/20/17)

Sharon Winkler Howard, license no. PN102238L, of Allentown, Lehigh County, voluntarily surrendered

her license, 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. (04/20/17).

Bobbi J. Butz, license no. PN277687, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than three (3) years to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years of probation,

because he is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (04/20/17)

Luzerne County Tammy Lee Withrow, license no. PN263805, of Pittston, Luzerne County, was indefinitely suspended

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

judgment or coordination. (02/16/17)

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Nicole M. Czech, license no. RN532982, of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she violated the Board's Act by having been found guilty of immoral or unprofessional

conduct. (4/20/17)

Diane Daukas Fisher, license no. PN264590, of Hazleton, Luzerne County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to June 29, 2016 and assessed $1,568.90 in costs of investigation, based on being addicted to

alcohol or is addicted to hallucinogenic drugs or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment or coordination, so long as such dependence shall continue, or has become mentally

incompetent. (02/15/17)

Mercer County Michael Stephen Frankovich, license no. RN609934, of Sharon, Mercer County, was suspended for three

years with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of three years of probation because he is

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. (4/20/17)

Montgomery County Perrine M. Twaddle, license no. RN212834L, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was revoked based on

having been convicted of a felony and a crime of moral turpitude. (02/16/17)

Tanna Dawn Essick, license no. RN557142, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was automatically

suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (10/31/16)

Marianne Wainwright Leahy, license no. RN320842L, of Hatboro, Montgomery County, voluntarily

surrendered her license because she possessed, used, acquired or distributed a controlled substance or

caution legend drug for other than an acceptable medical purpose. (04/20/17)

Northumberland County William Anthony Griffiths, license no. RN632110, of Kulpmont, Northumberland County, was

indefinitely suspended retroactive to July 22, 2015, 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. (02/14/17)

Philadelphia County Brian Cobb, license no. RN602029, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was order to pay a civil penalty

of one thousand dollars and had a public reprimand placed on his permanent record with the board,

because he committed fraud or deceit in securing his admission to the practice of nursing by making

material misstatements on his application for renewal, and failed to notify the Board of a criminal

conviction within 30 days of the disposition or on the biennial renewal application, whichever was sooner.

(4/20/17)

Schuylkill County Mary Beth Strohl, license no. RN610066, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than three (3) years to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years of probation,

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. (04/20/17)

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Warren County Dawn Czamara Smith, license no. RN542895, of Sugar Grove, Warren County, was indefinitely

suspended based on her conviction of a crime of moral turpitude and having removed and used

hydrocodone for other than acceptable medical purpose. (02/14/17)

Washington County Darae Michele Bush, license no. PN279563, of Canonsburg, Washington County, was indefinitely

suspended based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of

mental or physical illness or condition or physiological and psychological dependence upon alcohol,


Wayne County Martha Nicotera Gumble, license no. RN270497L, of Honesdale, Wayne County, was suspended for


Christine Lynne Johnson, license no. PN274063, of Beach Lake, Wayne County, was revoked and issued

a $1000 civil penalty based on pleading guilty to a crime of moral turpitude. (03/21/17)

Westmoreland County Nicole Marie Inks, license no. PN280948, last known of Derry, Westmoreland County, was automatically

suspension based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (08/02/16)

Wyoming County Kristine R. Rose, license no. RN626915, of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three (3) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3)

years of probation, because she is unable to practice the professional nursing with reasonable skill and

safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or


York County Kristen E. Keyser, license no. PN261979, of N. Hanover, York County, was automatically suspended for

one year based being convicted of a misdemeanor under the Drug Act. (02/13/17)

Rachel D. Bower, license no. PN268132, of Spring Grove, York County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to June 9, 2016, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (03/09/17)

Out of State Michele Burman Timberlake a/k/a Michele M. Burman, PA license no. RN342276L, of Atco, New

Jersey, was indefinitely suspended and assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by

another state and failure to report same to the Board. (02/14/17)

Kristi Decker Sisco, PA license no. RN356313L, of Utica, New York, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on having pled guilty to a felony, having disciplinary action taken by

another state and failure to report same to the Board (02/16/17)

Eleanor Justice-Murphy, PA license no. RN312733-L, of Wellsburg, West Virginia, was assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary taken by another state and failure to report same to the Board. (03/24/17)

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Michelle A. Eng, PA license no. RN237708L, of Jamestown, New York, was suspended for no less than

three years, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (03/09/17)

Megan Louise Seaman, PA license no. PN284742, of Toms River, New Jersey, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a $500 civil penalty, based upon disciplinary action taken by another state and

failure to report same to the Board. (02/16/17)

Patricia Roche Green, PA license no. RN357014L, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was indefinitely suspended

based on having voluntarily surrendered her Nevada license to Nevada State Board of Nursing. (02/08/17)

Tanya Marie Fraden, PA license no. RN551575, of Llano, Texas, was indefinitely suspended and assessed

a $1,000 civil penalty based on disciplinary actions taken by another state and failure to report same to the

Board. (02/14/17)

Angela Dawn Hartley, PA license no. PN293102, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was assessed a $500

civil penalty and suspended for one year, immediately stayed to probation based on receiving disciplinary

action by the proper licensing authority of another state and failure to report same to the Board. (03/01/17)

Steven R. Taylor, PA license no. RN353240L, of Willingboro, New Jersey, was suspended for no less

than five years retroactive to September 16, 2016, based on findings he violated the terms of a previous

board order. (02/14/17)

Otuniya A. Ndego, PA license no. RN581724, of Newark, Delaware, was issued a civil penalty of $1000

and indefinitely suspended based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of

another state, failing to report same to the Board and failing to disclose it on her renewal application.

(03/03/17)

John Aaron Johnston, PA license no. RN580709, of Pensacola, Florida, was issued a $500 civil penalty

and indefinitely suspended based on being disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state

and failing to report same to the Board (02/03/17)

Deborah Schubert, PA license no. RN528062L, of Girard, Ohio, was reprimanded and assessed a $500

civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to report same to the Board

(02/17/17)

Jared Matthew Baugh, PA license no. RN545033, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and


Tiffany Applefeld, PA license no. PN253142L, of Lancaster, South Carolina, was issued a public

reprimand and a $500 civil penalty, based upon receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority of another state and failing to report it to the Board. (02/07/17)

Emily Jacqueline Arowosaye, PA license no. RN596334, of West Orange, New Jersey, was revoked

based having been convicted of a felony and a crime of moral turpitude. (08/04/16)

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Mary Hannah Camargo, PA license no. PN277546, of Villa Rica, Georgia, was indefinitely suspended

and assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to report

same to the Board. (02/15/17)

Pamela Preston Carr, PA license no. RN295413L, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and


Darrell A. Cicero, PA license no. RN655378, of Willoughby, Ohio, was suspended for no less than three

years retroactive to December 8, 2016, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (02/16/17)

Linda F. Cable, PA license no. RN575424, of Richmond, Virginia, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to report same

to the Board. (2/15/17)

Ursula Carpenter St. Clair, PA license no. RN541321, of Bullhead City, Arizona, was revoked and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to report same

to the Board. (02/21/17)

Kristina M. Smith Combs, PA license no. RN536041 of Olean, New York, 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. (4/20/17)

Frank L. Jennings, PA license no. PN266616, of Slidell, Louisiana, voluntarily surrendered his license

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

or coordination, so long as such dependence shall continue, or has become mentally incompetent.

(04/20/17)

Laurie G. Vanderhoof Reich, PA license no. RN534959, of Arvada, Colorado, voluntarily surrendered her

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

proper licensing authority in another state. (4/20/17)

Debbie J. Simmons, PA license no. PN260946L, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $250 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record

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

the proper licensing authority in another state; and she failed to report disciplinary action in another state

within ninety (90) days of the final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever is

sooner. (04/20/2017)

Katrissa Hill, PA license no. PN263820, of Richmond, Virginia, was publicly reprimanded and ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $250, because she violated the Board's Act by having her license to practice as a

practical nurse disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report said

disciplinary action within ninety days of the final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure,

whichever was sooner. (4/20/17)

Karli A. Becker, PA license no. RN613345, of Hamburg, New York, 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. (04/20/17)

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Jillian Gant, PA license no. RN643190, of Browns Mills, New Jersey, paid a civil penalty of five hundred

dollars and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board because

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

authority in another state. (4/20/17)

Herbert N. Hewlett, II, PA license no. RN354906L, last known of Hampstead, Maryland, was revoked

based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to report same to the Board. (03/28/17)

Amy Joyce Meeks, PA license no. RN671515, of Rescue, California, was indefinitely and actively

suspended for no less than three (3) years and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent

disciplinary record with the Board, because she violated the law by leaving a nursing assignment prior to

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

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

mental or physical illness or condition. (04/20/17

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

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

Dauphin County Mark Sheridan Boland, license no. OS005543L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, had a public reprimand

placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board and was required to submit documentation of

completing no less than eight hours of AOA-PRA category 1-A remedial education in a specified subject

of concern, because he was guilty of unprofessional conduct by departing from the standards of

acceptable and prevailing osteopathic medical practice. (04/05/17)

Delaware County Steven D. Grossinger, license no. OS006633L, of Ridley Park, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2,000 because he had a license to practice osteopathic medicine disciplined by the proper

licensing authority of another state. (4/5/17)

Lackawanna County Ross Anthony Bonaddio, certificate no. YO000034L, of Olyphant, Lackawanna County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license because he was convicted of a felony. (04/05/17)

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Westmoreland County Bradley Thurlow Schwarz, license no. OS017772, of McMurrysville, Westmoreland County, had his

license to practice as an osteopathic 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. (04/25/17)

PA Board of Pharmacy

Bucks County Adebola Adebamiro, license nos. RP444285, of Chalfont, Bucks County, had his to practice as a

Pharmacist 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. (04/13/2017)

Delaware County James T. Josiah, license nos. RP443165 and RPI011111, of Sharon Hill, Delaware County, had his

licenses to practice as a Pharmacist and as an Administrator of Injectables 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. (04/13/2017)

Philadelphia County 52nd Street Pharmacy, license no. PP482438, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was temporarily

suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that its continued operation within the Commonwealth may

be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (03/31/2017)

Out of State Olalekan Abifarin, PA license nos. RP441366 and RPI002536, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, had his

licenses to practice as a Pharmacist and as an Administrator of Injectables 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. (03/31/2017)

Susan Ellen Sloskey, PA license no. RP033144L, from Chesapeake, Virginia, was revoked based upon

disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority in another state. (02/01/17).

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions taken.

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Real Estate Commission

Berks County Anthony B. Rearden, III, license no. RB042826L, of Reading, Berks County, was revoked, because he

engaged in conduct during a real estate transaction which demonstrated bad faith, dishonesty,

untrustworthiness, or incompetence; failed to deal honestly and in good faith as required by Commission;

failed to ensure that all services are provided in a reasonable, professional and competent manner; failed

to ensure that all contracts, commitment, and agreements between a broker, or a licensee employed by the

broker and a principal or a consumer required to pay a fee, commission or other valuable consideration

are in writing and contained the information specified relating to written agreements; failed to preserve

for three years following its consummation records relating to any real estate transaction; and failed to

comply with requirements relating to handling of deposits and other escrows. (04/25/17)

Bucks County Jason D. Rodriguez, license no. RS313054, of Southampton, Bucks County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated February 15, 2017, which the court

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

(03/09/17)

Philadelphia County Property Management Concepts Inc, d.b.a. JMH Realty Concepts Inc., license no. RB048990C, of

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered its license because it failed to

adequately supervise the activities of their licensed salespersons within the scope of the law; failed to

deposit money maintained by the broker as required by the Commission; misappropriated money that is

required to be held in escrow for business, personal or other purposes; failed to deposit rents received into

a rental management account that is separate from the broker’s escrow accounts and general business

accounts; failed to exercise reasonable professional skill and care; and failed to deal honestly and in good

faith. (04/25/17)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners Allegheny County Kathleen Larue Dickson, license no. SL001303L, of Russellton, Allegheny County, paid a civil penalty of

one thousand five hundred dollars, had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record

with the board, and shall within six months attend and successfully complete the missing hours of

continuing education necessary to meet the requirements for the August 1, 2012 – July 31, 2014, biennial

reporting period, because she failed to complete twenty clock hours of continuing education in timely and

acceptable courses and programs in the profession offered by approved providers for the biennial

reporting period of August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014, in that she only completed nine hours of acceptable

continuing education. (4/21/17)

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PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Cumberland County Edward Horan, license no. PC001648, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, had his license to practice

as a licensed professional counselor 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. (04/24/2017)

Philadelphia County Alison Beth Heyberger, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied licensure based on being unable

to practice with reasonable skill and safety by reason of drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics,

chemicals or any other type of material. (03/07/17)

Out of State Laura Karen Brown, PA license no. SW128897, of Reston, Virginia, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to September 18, 2014, based on findings she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and

safety by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals or any other type of

material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition. (02/16/17)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons Allegheny County David P. Coury, license no. MV184076, last known of Carnegie, Allegheny County, was suspended for

failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/05/17)

Anthony J. Molinari, Jr., license no. MV144806L, of West Mifflin, Allegheny County, was assessed a

$1,000 civil penalty and revoked based upon his criminal convictions. (02/24/17)

Russell S. Miller, license no. MV141785L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was assessed a $1,000 civil

penalty and indefinitely suspended for no less than two years based upon his criminal convictions.

(02/24/17)

Philip Montesano, license no. MV147950L, of Allison Park, Allegheny County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated February 13, 2017, which the

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

immediately. (03/21/17)

Carbon County Mark S. Lamphier, license no. MV219820 of Aquashicola, Carbon County, was indefinitely suspended

and stayed to probation to run concurrent with the Erie County Court probation, and was assessed a $500

civil penalty based on two felony convictions and pleading guilty to several crimes of moral turpitude.

(03/01/17)

Scott Michael Abraham, license no. MV082066L, of Aquashicola, Carbon County, was reprimanded and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on his felony conviction. (03/01/17)

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Chester County Deborah Cooper, of West Chester, Chester County, was granted a probationary license to run

concurrently with the period of probation imposed by the court of Chester County, based on a previous

misdemeanor conviction. (03/08/17)

Dauphin County Matthew B. Baratucci, license no. MV207247, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license, because he was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea

of nolo contendere in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or Federal jurisdiction of

forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, bribery,

odometer tampering or any other crime involving moral turpitude while his license was in force or within

five years prior to the application for or issuance of a license. (4/04/17)

Fayette County Carl W. Nolan, license no. MV176050, of Adah, Fayette County, was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty and

indefinitely suspended based upon his criminal convictions. (03/01/17)

Franklin County Grove U.S. L.L.C., license no. VM008378, of Shady Grove, Franklin County, paid a civil penalty of fifty

thousand dollars because it acted as a vehicle manufacturer on a lapsed and expired license. (4/04/17)

Lawrence County Daniel H. Miot, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was granted a probationary license to run concurrently

with the period of probation imposed by the court of Dallas County, Texas, based on previous felony

convictions. (03/08/17)

Lehigh County Leon Anthony Mroz, license no. MV108622L, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was assessed a $1,000 civil

penalty and revoked based upon his criminal convictions. (03/01/17)

Pike County Anthony E. Stieb, license no. MV169582, of Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, was suspended for failure to


PA Board of Veterinary Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

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