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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS May 2018

Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced that 188 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 3

Allegheny 9 Lancaster 1

Armstrong 0 Lawrence 2

Beaver 0 Lebanon 3

Bedford 1 Lehigh 3

Berks 5 Luzerne 5

Blair 0 Lycoming 0

Bradford 4 McKean 1

Bucks 2 Mercer 1

Butler 1 Mifflin 1

Cambria 2 Monroe 2

Cameron 0 Montgomery 11

Carbon 1 Montour 1

Centre 3 Northampton 6

Chester 5 Northumberland 2

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 2 Philadelphia 22

Clinton 1 Pike 0

Columbia 1 Potter 0

Crawford 1 Schuylkill 3

Cumberland 2 Snyder 0

Dauphin 4 Somerset 2

Delaware 3 Sullivan 0

Elk 0 Susquehanna 0

Erie 4 Tioga 0

Fayette 4 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 0 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 3

Greene 0 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 2 Westmoreland 7

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 1 York 7

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 146

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 42

Total 188

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PA Board of Accountancy

Mercer County Joseph J. Opolka, certificate and license no. CA014321L, of Grove City, Mercer County, had a public

reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, paid a civil penalty of $3,000 and

costs of investigation of $328.79, because he engaged in the practice of public accounting during a period

in which he did not hold a current license. (04/19/18)

Montgomery County Brian David Somerman, certificate and license no. CA013889L, of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County,

permanently and voluntarily surrendered his license, because he has been convicted of a felony. (5/16/18)

Philadelphia County Justas E. Bovell, certificate and license no. CA034871L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, paid a

civil penalty of $1,000, because he failed to timely complete a peer review as required for renewal period

January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013. (04/19/18)

York County Mark R. Kephart, certificate and license no. CA035097L, of York, York County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $227.43, because he engaged in the practice of

accounting during a period in which he did not hold a current license. (5/16/18)

Out of State Dina LaRocca, PA license no. CA055337, of Miami, Florida, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (03/16/18)

PA Architects Licensure Board Allegheny County Wilbert Frank Hannan, registration no. RA007658X, of Wexford, Allegheny County, paid a civil penalty

of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $396.56, because he engaged in the practice or offered to engage in

the practice of architecture in the Commonwealth or used the title of architect or used any sign, card or

devise implying he was competent to engage in the practice of architecture in the Commonwealth when

he failed to hold a currently valid certificate. (05/10/18)

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners Berks County Detailed Cuts Barber Shop, license no. BO433820, of Reading, Berks County, was ordered to cease and

desist employing unlicensed individuals and from aiding and abetting unlicensed practice activity in the

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

of $35.77 towards costs of investigation; and a public reprimand was placed on its permanent disciplinary

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record with the Board, because it employed an unlicensed person and aided and abetted the unlicensed

practice of barbering activities by Richard Mercado. (04/16/18)

York County Da Chop Shop, license no. BO433556, of York, York County, was ordered to cease and desist employing

unlicensed individuals and it shall further cease and desist from aiding and abetting unlicensed practice

activity in the practice of barbering; it was suspended for a period of one (1) year to practice as a barber

shop in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, such suspension to 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 towards costs of investigation for $148.11, because it failed to employ

licensed persons; and it aided and abetted the unlicensed practice of barbering activities by Vernon

Chaney. (04/16/18)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Cambria County Donald Roger Hostetler, certificate no. RL000202L, of Salix, Cambria County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,000, and to immediately cease and desist from performing any activity requiring a

certificate to practice as a general real estate appraiser or broker/appraiser, because he performed an

appraisal required by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 to be

performed by a State-certified or State-licensed real estate appraiser without holding the appropriate

certificate from the Board. (5/10/18)

PA Board of Chiropractic Philadelphia County Ethel C. Harvey, license nos. DC006838L and AJ006838L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had a

public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board and was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2000, because she practiced on a lapsed license for a period of thirteen months which

also constituted a violation of her Consent Agreement and Order at paragraph 5(b)(1). (05/17/18)

PA Board of Cosmetology

Berks County Tina M. Stufflet, license no. CO164313L, of Hamburg, Berks County, was suspended for at least three (3)

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

because she was convicted of a felony. (05/07/18)

Bradford County A Nails Inc, license no. CY198049, of Towanda, Bradford County, was ordered to cease and desist from

possessing Methyl Methacrylate substances, using metal razor tools in the practice of nail technology and

providing waxing services without the corresponding license and pay a civil penalty of $3,600, because it

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

of Methyl Methacrylate substances, using metal razor tools, failing to keep unused towels in a closed

cabinet, and failing to be properly licensed. (05/07/18)

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Bucks County Andraya M. Dicicco, license no. CO258344, of Morrisville, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

immediately stayed to probation, based on her pleading guilty to three felonies. (03/15/18)

Glenn A. Ricci, license no. CO176444L, of New Hope, Bucks County, was ordered to cease and desist

from practicing cosmetology on a license that is lapsed, expired or otherwise not current with the

Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology; and he was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of

$500, because he violated the law by practicing cosmetology without a current and active license.

(05/07/18)

Carbon County Beverly Hills Nails, license no. CY195450, of Lehighton, Carbon County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,050, because it operated as a cosmetology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical

manner by possessing a bottle labeled as containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA); operated as a

cosmetology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical manner by employing individuals not licensed

by the State Board of Cosmetology, with each individual found representing a separate count; the salon

practiced as an esthetician salon without a current and active license; it violated the law that it failed to

possess one (1) labeled first aid kit containing a blood spill container; and failed to possess one (1) first

aid kit containing eyewash. (05/07/18)

Centre County Jasmine F. Bowders, license no. CO289348, of Rebersburg, Centre County, was suspended for a period of

Forty-Eight months, such suspension shall be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the

Board's terms and conditions, because she has been convicted of a felony. (05/07/18)

Dorothea A. Bird, license no. CT015252L, of Bellefonte, Centre County, was suspended for a period of

two (2) years, such suspension shall 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. (05/07/18)

Clinton County Melissa Guthrie d/b/a Kutz To Dye For, salon license no. CB125648, of Lock Haven, Clinton County,

was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/15/18)

Dauphin County Julie A. Clingan d/b/a Being Mind Body Spirit, license no. CB047369L, of Hummelstown, Dauphin

County, was assessed a $250 civil penalty based on practicing on a lapsed license. (03/20/18)

Delaware County Jane A. Goane, license, no. CO260755, of Newtown Square, Delaware County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/15/18)

Erie County Tamara A. Wawrzyniak, license no. CO197267L, of Erie, Erie County, was actively suspended for two

(2) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in probation for a period of two (2) years, subject to

the Board's terms and conditions; was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $250; and a public

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

convicted of a felony. (05/07/18)

Fayette County Karen S. Simala Beauty Shop, license no. CB083582L, of Belle Vernon, Fayette County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500, because it violated the law by failing to maintain all areas of the

salon including the floors and lavatories in a safe orderly and sanitary condition. (05/07/18)

Sky Nail Design, license no. CY102104L, of Belle Vernon, Fayette County, was 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 operated as a nail technology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical

manner by having a metal credo pedicure tool at a work station in the licensed nail technology salon

premises. (5/07/18)

Lackawanna County Alyson J. Zaffino, license no. CO227951L, of Taylor, Lackawanna County, was assessed a $250 civil

penalty based on practicing on a lapsed license. (03/20/18)

Nails 1st, license no. CY193630, of Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $4,050; and to cease and desist from possessing and using Methyl Methacrylate substances in

the practice of cosmetology, because it operated as a nail technology salon in a grossly incompetent and

unethical manner through the possession and use of Methyl Methacrylate substances in the practice of

cosmetology and failed to maintain the physical requirements of the salon by not having a complete first-

aid kit within the licensed premises of the nail technology salon. (5/07/18)

Lehigh County Best Nails Salon, license no. CY104250L, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was ordered to cease and desist

in the use of metal razor tools and pay a civil penalty of $750, because it failed to have tools, instruments,

utensils and appliances that come into contact with a client sanitized immediately after each use and

maintained in a sanitary condition at all times and operated as a nail technology and an esthetician salon

in a grossly incompetent, dishonest, and unethical manner through the use of metal razor tools. (05/07/18)

Ashley L. Shabazz, license no. CO252832, of Schnecksville, Lehigh County, was suspended for one (1)

year, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than one (1) year of probation, because

she violated the law by pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or having been convicted of, a felony under

The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act or a similar State or Federal law; and she has

been convicted of a felony. (05/07/18)

Luzerne County Stephanie Almeida-Forty, license no. CO277113, of Drums, Luzerne County, was suspended for failing


Ellen Warner Beauty Shop, license no. CB062855L, of Freeland, Luzerne County, agreed to the

permanent voluntary surrender of their license, because they failed to keep all areas of the salon, including

the floors and lavatories maintained in a safe, orderly, and sanitary condition; they failed to have a closed

container for sanitized implements; and they failed to have an eyewash in one labeled first aid kit.

(05/07/18)

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Nails Plus, license no. CY194588, of Kingston, Luzerne County, was ordered to cease and desist in the

possession of Methyl Methacrylate substances in the practice of nail technology; 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;

was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 and an assessment fee of $62.95 for the 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 incompetent and unethical manner through the

possession of Methyl Methacrylate substances. (05/07/18)

Montgomery County Stephanie A. Burdick, license no. CO260838, of Fort Washington, Montgomery County, was suspended

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

to 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 cosmetology without a current and active license. (05/07/18)

Natalie R. Stupka, license no. CO250892, of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, was suspended for a period

of one (1) year with 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 violated the Board

regulation found at 49 Pa. Code § 7.98 by pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or having been convicted

of, a felony under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act or a similar State or Federal

Law; and she also violated CHRIA because she has been convicted of a felony. (05/07/18)

Northampton County Nail City, license no. CZ118857, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was ordered to cease and desist

from possessing Methyl Methacrylate substances in the practice of nail technology and pay a civil penalty

of $750, because it failed to have a wet sanitizer, failed to maintain a closed storage area for soiled linen,

failed to contain a covered waste container, failed to properly sanitize razors for hair, tweezer, combs,

hairbrushes and other tools, instruments, utensils and appliances that come into contact, and operated in a

grossly incompetent and unethical manner through the possession of Methyl Methacrylate substances.

(5/07/18)

Star Nail Salon, license no. CZ118696, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $450, because it failed to have a complete first aid kit within the licensed salon, failed to

sanitize equipment, tools, and instruments immediately after each use and maintain them in sanitary

conditions at all times, failed to keep clean towels in a closed cabinet, and failed to have licensed

employees on the premises during the inspection. (05/07/18)

Philadelphia County Breanne Joniec, license, no. CO265970, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing


Yolanda Walker d/b/a Suite Extensions, salon license no. CB126586, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/19/18)

Nam Quang Tran, license, no. CL021789L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/19/18)

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Annagjid Taylor d/b/a Deeper than Hair, salon license no. CB124991, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/20/18)

Brazilian Hair Style, license no. CB120852, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2,000, because it operated as a cosmetology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical

manner by employing individuals not licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology, with each unlicensed

individual found representing a separate count. (05/07/18)

Stacey L. Campbell, license no. CO223784L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for a

period of one (1) year, such suspension to be stayed in favor of probation after a period of three months

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

$250, because she has been convicted of a felony. (05/07/18)

York County Enid M. Stouffer, license no. CO275097, of Dover, York County, was suspended for failing to pay a


Jacqueline Roundtree, license no. CO266631, of Hanover, York County, was actively suspended for a

period of two (2) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation for a period of

two (2) years 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 violated the law of the CHRIA in that she has been convicted of a felony. (05/07/18)

Out of State Kaeleigh A. Burke, PA license no. CO285155, of Hackettstown, New Jersey, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/15/18)

Danh Van Mai, PA license no. CL178423, of Wilmington, Delaware, was suspended for failing to pay a


PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry Chester County Ronald Joseph Briglia, license no. DS024039L, of Chester Springs, Chester County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2,700 and have a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

Board, because he administered oral/IV sedation while his permit to do so was expired. (5/18/18)

Montgomery County Larry H. Snyder, license no. DS019663L, of Hatfield, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000); pay costs of investigation of five hundred dollars ($500);

reimburse patients R.G. and K.G. the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000); and was placed on probation

for a period of twelve (12) months, because of information provided to the State Board of Dentistry

indicating that he failed to comply with the standard of care. (5/18/18)

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Montour County Willis Clifton Manges, license no. DS020269L, of Danville, Montour County, had his license to practice

as a dentist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania suspended for a period of thirty months, such

suspension was immediately stayed in favor of probation; was levied a civil penalty of seven thousand

five hundred dollars and an assessment for the costs of investigation of two thousand one hundred thirty-

three dollars; and was required to complete remedial education regarding CDC guidelines, because he

committed unprofessional conduct by failing to follow the infection control recommendations issued by

the Federal Centers for Disease Control in his dental practice or failed to ensure that personnel and

supervisees followed these Federal guidelines. (5/18/18)

Out of State Merys Downer-Garnette, PA license no. DS031224L, of Lake Mary, Florida, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered her license, because she had a license suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed or

consented to by the proper licensing authority of another state or had an application for license refused,

revoked or suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state. (5/18/18)

Larry L. Shapiro, PA license no. DS018423L, of Coral Springs, Florida, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license, because he had a license to practice suspended or had other disciplinary action

imposed or consented to by the proper licensing authority of another state or had an application for license

refused, revoked, or suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state. (5/18/18)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Centre County J. Michael Evanko, license and registration no. PE043063Y, of Warriors Mark, Centre County, paid a

civil penalty of $750 and costs of investigation of $359.77, because he was guilty of misconduct in the

practice of engineering by practicing the profession of engineering without holding a current license to do

so. (05/09/18)

Chester County Melbourne F. Giberson, license and registration no. PE020006E, of Lionville, Chester County, paid a

civil penalty of $1,000, because he was guilty of misconduct in the practice of engineering by practicing

the profession of engineering without holding a current license to do so. (05/09/18)

PA Board of Funeral Directors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Medicine Allegheny County Alison Karen Barnett, license no. MD040049E, of Penn Hills, Allegheny County, agreed to the

permanent voluntary surrender of her license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because she failed to maintain professional liability insurance as

required by the Mcare Act. (05/15/18)

Bradford County Benjamin H. Woollaston, license no. MA057005, of New Paris, Bedford County, had his license to

practice as a Physician’s Assistant 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. (05/16/16)

Columbia County Richard Edward Huskey, license no. MD045007L, of Bloomsburg, Columbia 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 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. (5/15/18)

Philadelphia County Reid Vaughn Graves, license no. MD445685, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $2,500, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the

profession disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (04/17/18)

Out of State Touraj Kormi, PA license no. MD040672L, of Hercules, California, was indefinitely and actively

suspended, because he had a license or other authorization to practice suspended, revoked, refused, or

otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (4/17/18)

Su Yong Pak, PA license no. MD036889L, of La Palma, California, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

five hundred dollars ($500) and have a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with

the Board, because he had a license or other authorization to practice suspended, revoked, refused or

otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (4/17/18)

Cynthia Diane Goodman, PA license no. MD041910E, of Dallas, Texas, agreed to the voluntary surrender

of her license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,

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

licensing authority of another state. (04/17/18)

Abdelrahman Hassabu Mohamed, PA license no. MD064022L, of Morristown, Tennessee, agreed to the

permanent voluntary surrender of his license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he had a license to practice the profession disciplined by the

proper licensing authority of another state. (04/17/18)

Perwaiz H. Rahim, PA license no. MD059481L, of Marlton, New Jersey, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,750, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (04/17/18)

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Mitchell Simon Finkel, PA license no. MD038560E, of Morgantown, West 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 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. (5/15/18)

John R Sebastianelli, PA license no. MD017842E, of Wenham, Massachusetts, 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. (5/15/18)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Philadelphia County Yeneisy Cabrera, notary commission no. 1205623, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to the

suspension of her notary commission for five months, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of

probation, to successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $500, because she made a material misstatement or omission of fact on her

application for reappointment; failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public

by making a material misstatement or omission of fact on her application for reappointment and by failing

to complete the terms of the October 18, 2012, Consent Agreement and Order; and failed to be of good

character, integrity and ability by making a material misstatement or omission of fact on her application

for reappointment and by failing to complete the terms of the October 18, 2012, Consent Agreement and

Order. (05/23/18)

PA Board of Nursing Allegheny County William J. Bowers, III, license no. RN321176L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was revoked based on

being convicted of felonies and misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (10/31/17)

Karen Ann Perlebach, license no. RN503396L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically suspended for two years based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (10/18/17)

Staci L. Johnson, license no. PN107008L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years, at least one year to be actively served and the remainder stayed in favor of

probation, and was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty for having been convicted on multiple felonies and

having committed fraud or deceit in securing admission to the practice. (08/04/17)

Nichole Frances Eremia, license no. RN620028, of McKeesport, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay

$700 in costs of investigation and indefinitely suspended retroactive to March 14, 2016, based on being

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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. (04/26/17)

Edward Barry Bilderback, license no. RN578273, of Blawnox, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $500.00, take 8 hours of continuing education in the area of Nursing Law and Ethics, take

8 hours of continuing education in the area of Medication Administration, and his license will be

suspended for one (1) year, with suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years of

probation, because he was guilty of unprofessional conduct. (4/19/18)

Berks County Elizabeth Ann Marie Konoza, license no. PN276332, of Reading, Berks County, was indefinitely

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

judgment. (03/05/18)

Beth Ann M. Mack, license no. RN519076L, of Douglassville, Berks County, was indefinitely suspended

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

authority of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (12/20/17)

Bradford County Elizabeth A. Fromille, license no. PN253797L, of Canton, Bradford 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. (4/19/18)

George Lynn Dunn, license no. PN277751, of Monroeton, Bradford County, was revoked based on being

convicted of felonies and misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (10/31/17)

Sarah Frock, license no. PN293174, of Athens, Bradford County, was indefinitely suspended based on

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

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

Butler County Jill M. Jackson, license no. RN522597L, of Cranberry Township, Butler County, was indefinitely

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

years of probation, unless modified by mutual agreement of parties involved, subject to the Board's terms

and conditions, 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. (04/19/18)

Cambria County Bethany Pavcik, license no. RN624546, of Johnstown, Cambria County, was revoked based on her felony

and misdemeanor convictions. (10/30/17)

Chester County Daniel M Hamilton, license no. RN503349L, of Honey Brook, Chester County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than 3 years, such suspension was immediately stayed in favor of no less than 3

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years of probation, subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the Board, 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 narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to

impair judgment or coordination. (4/19/18)

Debora Lynn Brooks-Wilson, license nos. PN257642L, RN533336, and SP009508, of Coatesville,

Chester County, was indefinitely suspended for no less than 3 years, such suspension to be immediately

stayed in favor of no less than 3 years of probation, subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the

Board, 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, and was addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic

or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or had become mentally

incompetent. (4/19/18)

Clearfield County Jackie Lynn Beach, license PN289364, of DuBois, Clearfield County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to August 16, 2017 and ordered to pay $1,300 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



Cumberland County Shawn N. Robinson, license no. RN628314, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was ordered to

complete a total of 10 additional continuing professional education contact hours no later than 6 months

from the date the agreement was approved by the Board, placed on probation for a period of time to run

concurrent to his period of criminal probation subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the Board,

and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because he 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 the Commonwealth or the United States, 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. (4/19/18)

Carol Lydia Fehr, license no. RN586872, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, had a public reprimand placed

on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, was indefinitely suspended, with such suspension to

be stayed in favor of indefinite probation, subject to the Board's terms and conditions, 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. (04/19/18)

Dauphin County Arian Wagner, license no. RN529092L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was indefinitely suspended

based on being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude. (03/09/18)

Delaware County Dean F. Carroll, license no. PN264711, of Folsom, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended, based

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


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Erie County Susan Barzano, license no. RN200633L, of Erie, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended based upon

failing to submit to a mental and physical examination. (11/15/17)

Brittlee Marcella Gravink, license no. RN607860, of Fairview, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three (3) years, retroactive to November 14, 2017, such suspension to be immediately

stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years of probation retroactive to November 14, 2017, 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, subject to the Board’s terms and conditions, 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 narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment

or coordination. (04/19/18)

Lisa Rose Hughes, license no. RN273410L, of Erie, Erie County, voluntarily surrendered her license,

because she was convicted, or entered a plea of 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. (4/19/18)

Fayette County Maria Pepper, license no. RN199871L, of Belle Vernon, Fayette County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,600, because she practiced or held herself out as a registered nurse without having at the

time of so doing a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license issued under the Act. (4/19/18)

Michael A. Brown, license no. PN100094L, of Brownsville, Fayette County, was automatically

suspended for one year based on his misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (07/19/17)

Huntingdon County William Joseph Detterline, license no. PN284163, of Alexandria, Huntingdon County, was reprimanded

and ordered to complete six hours of continuing education, based on unprofessional conduct. (10/31/17)

Thomas Joseph Smith, license no. PN293155, of Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, was suspended for no

less than three (3) years, which will continue as long as Respondent is being prescribed and/or taking

Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT), and shall continue for at least one (1) year after Respondent is no

longer being prescribed and/or taking ORT, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less

than three (3) years of probation, which will continue as long as Respondent is being prescribed and/or

taking ORT and shall continue for at least one (1) year after Respondent is no long being prescribed

and/or taking ORT, 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 subject to the Board’s terms and conditions, 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. (04/19/18)

Indiana County Betty L. Capitosti, license no. PN256160L, of Homer City, Indiana County, was indefinitely suspended

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

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

coordination. (08/03/17)

Jefferson County Amanda Lea Catarouche, license no. PN289520, of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, was revoked and

assessed a $500 civil penalty, based on being convicted of felonies and crimes of moral turpitude.

(11/09/17)

Lackawanna County Joshua Robert Kanas, license no. PN283081, of Taylor, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to March 24, 2016, and assessed $350 in costs of investigation, for being 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. (06/14/17)

Lancaster County Ginger Rose Chapman, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was granted a license on probation for no less than one year, based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (10/26/17)

Lawrence County Kayla Lee Moore, license no. PN297998, of New Castle, Lawrence 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, 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 subject to the Board’s terms and conditions, 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. (04/19/18)

Brenda Lee Shirey, license no. PN254594L, of Volant, Lawrence County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to December 7, 2017, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (03/13/18)

Lebanon County Jami Marie Bonilla, license no. PN285380, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was automatically suspended

for two years based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (09/29/17)

Matthew Sherman, license no. RN529541L, of Richland, Lebanon County, was suspended for no less

than three (3) years, with 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, hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (4/19/18)

Lehigh County Cynthia Schappell Loch, license no. PN098676L, of New Tripoli, Lehigh County, was suspended for

three years, at least the first three months to be actively served with remainder stayed in favor of

probation, was required to complete 10 hours of continuing education and was assessed a $1,000 civil

penalty for committing fraud and/or deceit in the practice. (06/12/17)

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Luzerne County Amy Leigh Kapral, license no. RN547455, of Kingston, Luzerne County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to September 14, 2017, based on her failure to comply with a previous Board order.

(10/18/17)

Deborah Markert, license no. PN265802, of Pittston, Luzerne County, was indefinitely retroactive to

December 6, 2017 and was assessed $350 in costs of investigation, by reason of addiction to alcohol or

hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/13/18)

McKean County Susan Hull Freer, license RN315958L, of Smethport, McKean 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 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. (01/03/18)

Mifflin County Joyce Hafer Palm, license no. PN101915L, of Lewistown, Mifflin County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she was convicted or plead 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.

(4/19/18)

Monroe County Ryan G. Wesoloski, permit no. TGPN028262, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was reprimanded and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on committing fraud or deceit in securing his admission to practice.

(03/09/18)

Karen Hargraves Papazian, license no. RN341832L, of Saylorsburg, Monroe County, was suspended for

no less than three years retroactive to February 1, 2017, because she violated the terms of a consent

agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (05/23/17)

Montgomery County Christine M. Reif, a/k/a Christine M. Reif Bisignani, license no. RN307039L, of Ardmore, Montgomery

County, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to January 31, 2017, based

upon violating the terms of a previous Board order. (03/13/18)

Jennifer Lynn Gold, license no. RN502990L, of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended, 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; and has violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board.

(4/19/18)

Michelle Whiting, license no. RN513337L, of Fort Washington, Montgomery County, had her license

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 five hundred dollars, 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

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

any other state, territory, possession or country. (4/19/18)

Tina Michele Cunningham, license no. RN630105, of Abington, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

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 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. (4/19/18)

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

suspended for nine years based on her misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (05/25/17)

Northampton County Kim M. Gencarelli, license no. RN528105L, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was suspended for no

less than one year followed by two years of probation, based on her being convicted of three felonies

and/or crimes of moral turpitude. (08/03/17)

Ciarah Ebony Bailey (Peters), license no. PN292206, of Easton, Northampton County, had a public

reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board and paid a civil penalty of $250,

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

discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military forces of the

United States or any other county, and failed to report a criminal conviction, pleas of guilty or nolo

contender, or an admission into a probation without verdict or accelerated rehabilitative disposition

program within 30 days of the disposition or on the biennial renewal application, whichever is sooner.

(04/19/18)

Jennifer A. Quimby, license no. RN326177L, of Easton, Northampton County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to June 9, 2016 based on her violation of a previous

Board order. (06/13/17)

Northumberland County Laura Jean Rathfon, license no. PN287856, of Northumberland, Northumberland County, was indefinitely

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

probation, subject to the Board terms and conditions, 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 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.

(04/19/18)

Barry L. Anoia, license no. RN631137, of Coal Township, Northumberland County, had his license

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

probation subject to terms and conditions, 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 narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(4/19/18)

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Philadelphia County Melissa Washington, license no. PN256905L, last known of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

revoked based on pleading guilty to a felony and failing to notify the Board. (03/09/18)

Janet McDowell Porreca, license no. PN101888L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was automatically suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (01/24/18)

Debra L. Hubbard, license no. PN057786L & RN327951L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her

licenses suspended for a minimum of 15 months with at least three months of active suspension and

ordered to complete six hours of continuing education based on her felony conviction and convictions for

crimes of moral turpitude. (08/04/17)

Jawanna T. Milledge, license no. RN539957, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was reprimanded and

suspended for one year immediately stayed in favor of probation based on pleading guilty to a crime of

moral turpitude. (03/05/18)

Terrance E. Brown, license no. PN105102L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was placed on no less

than two years of probation, was issued a public reprimand and assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based on

his conviction of a misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude. (08/31/17)

Donna Angelucci, license no. RN209043L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (10/31/17)

Verona D. Butts, license no. RN576238, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, paid a civil penalty of $500, and was

indefinitely suspended, with suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to the Board's

terms and conditions, 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; failed to notify the Board of pending criminal charges within 30

days of the filing of the criminal charges or on the biennial renewal application, whichever is sooner; and

failed to notify the Board of a criminal conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or an admission into

a probation without verdict or accelerated rehabilitative disposition program within 30 day of the

disposition or on the biennial renewal application, whichever is sooner. (04/19/18)

Pamela L. Kenny, license no. RN636328, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500, and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board,

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

licensing authority in another state, and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within 90 days

of final disposition or on an application for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (4/19/18)

Micheline Peralte, license no. RN666677, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license

indefinitely suspended with said suspension immediately stayed in favor of indefinite probation, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of five hundred dollars, and had a public reprimand placed on her

permanent disciplinary record with the board, 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

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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. (4/19/18)

Christann S. Gainey, license no. PN303612, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her license to

practice as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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. (05/17/18)

Ann Marie Rankin-Larue, license no. RN653456, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her registered

nurse license indefinitely suspended until her license is reinstated in Nevada, but no less than one month

and assessed a $1000 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state, failure to report

same to the Board and committing fraud or deceit in securing admission to practice. (09/25/17)

Guiddel Chachoute, license no. RN625376, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his license to

practice as a Registered Nurse temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his



Schuylkill County Jessica L. Grubb, license no. PN257759L, of Barnesville, Schuylkill County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to September 10, 2015, based on her receipt of ARD in the

disposition of a felony charge. (08/04/17)

Angel Tobias, license no. PN260682L, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, was indefinitely suspended based

on being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude. (03/09/18)

Somerset County Amanda Renee Walker, license no. PN296038, of Berlin, Somerset County, was actively suspended for a

minimum period of one year, 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 by pleading guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(04/19/18)

Joyce Maust, license no. PN058066L, of Berlin, Somerset County, was automatically suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (02/13/18)

Washington County Alexandra R. Indof, of Monongahela, Washington County, was granted a license on probation for at least six months, subject to passage of the examination, based on her receipt of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. (10/16/17) Christopher William Aaron, license no. PN285908, of Washington, Washington County, was revoked

based on being convicted of felonies and/or crimes of moral turpitude. (10/31/17) Rebecca Gail Pipik, license no. RN637496, of Roscoe, Washington County, was indefinitely suspended

and assessed costs of investigation of $1712.26, based on her being addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic,

narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (12/26/17)

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Westmoreland County Desiree Pease, license no. PN258043L, of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, was revoked based on

her felony convictions and committing fraud by falsely denying her convictions. (12/26/17)

Cori Marie Stark, license no. RN675129, of Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, was suspended for no

less than three years, with said suspension immediately stayed in favor of 3 years of probation, subject to

the Board’s terms and conditions, because she violated the Act by reason of mental or physical illness or



Tracy Obeldobel, license no. RN655865, of Export, Westmoreland County, was revoked based on her

felony convictions. (10/03/17)

Jeannie S. Fisher, license nos. RN617931 and PN277134, of Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, was

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to October 30, 2017, based on violating the terms of a

previous Board order. (01/14/18)

Beth Ann Donahoe, license no. RN565700, of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely

suspended 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,


York County Susan M. Frank, license no. PN079904L, last known of York, York County, was automatically suspended

for one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (05/16/17)

Rebecca Hammond Paulus, license no. RN340281L, of Glen Rock, York County, was suspended for 42

months, at least the first six months to be actively served and assessed a civil penalty of $250, based on

disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to report same to the Board. (06/12/17)

Out of State Renea Johnson, PA license no. PN107007L, of South Charleston, West Virginia, was reprimanded and

was 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. (01/30/18)

Penny Sue Kane, PA license no. RN653376, of Portland, Oregon, was indefinitely suspended and assessed

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

Board. (01/31/18)

Frank R. Presley, PA license no. RN615456, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was reprimanded and assessed

a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action being taken by a licensing authority in another state and

failing to report same to the Board. (12/08/17)

Steven J. Latimore, PA license no. PN282460, of Forestville, New York, was reprimanded based on

disciplinary action taken by a licensing authority in another state. (01/31/18)

Kimberly Oakley, PA license no. RN580871, of Grand Junction, Colorado, was reprimanded based on

receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (01/25/18)

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Pamela McCloskey Martinez, PA license no. RN318764L, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was indefinitely

suspended based on receiving disciplinary action from another state. (10/30/17)

Susan H. Milligan, PA license no. RN573376, of Apex, North Carolina, was indefinitely suspended for

one year, the first three months to be actively served and the remainder stayed in favor of probation, and

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

the Board and engaging in crimes of moral turpitude. (09/25/17)

Gianna Tarasco Sustello, PA license no. RN342987L, last known of Santa Cruz, California, was

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

state and failing to report same to the Board. (01/26/18)

John H. O’Brien, PA license no. RN614273, of Morris Plains, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended

based on disciplinary action taken by the licensing authority of another state. (04/28/17)

Meagan Lorraine Morgan, PA license no. RN601686, of Silver Spring, Maryland, 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. (04/28/17)

Marlyn Morton, PA license no. PN281779, last known of Camden, New Jersey, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/20/18)

Laurieanne Marie Riordan-Magara, PA license no. PN277940, of Allegany, New York, was indefinitely

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

failure to report same to the board. (12/08/17)

Jose Rolando Flores, PA license nos. RN503364L and TP006140B, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, had his registered nursing license and certified registered nurse practitioner certification revoked based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (08/03/17)

Victoria E. Wilt, PA license no. RN536160, of Flagstaff, Arizona, was revoked based on disciplinary

action taken by another state. (03/09/18)

Nicola Delp, PA license PN261732, of Hawthorne, Florida, 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 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. (01/03/18)

Courtney Irene Yates, PA license no. RN620753, of Parma, Ohio, was indefinitely and actively suspended

until such time as the Board grants the reinstatement of her license, because she had a license suspended

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

(4/19/18)

Claudia Odiri Achoja, PA license no. RN608836, of Newark, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and have 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 of another state and failed to report said disciplinary

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

was sooner. (04/19/18)

Lyndsay Alexandra Paul, PA license no. RN657067, of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, paid a civil penalty

of $500 because she had a license suspended or revoked or has receive other disciplinary action by the

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

action in other state within ninety days of final disposition. (04/19/18)

Rheannon Therese Marhefky, PA license no. RN624394, of Warren, Ohio, was publicly reprimanded and

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500, 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 it within ninety (90) days of the final disposition or on application for renewal of

licensure. (4/19/18)

Luann Kreider Lavin, PA license no. RN274842L, of Westerville, Ohio, had a public reprimand placed on

her permanent disciplinary Board record and paid a civil penalty of $250, because she had a license

suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the Ohio Board of Nursing. (04/19/18)

Robert M. Dutko, PA license no. RN524536L, of Odessa, Texas, voluntarily surrendered his license,

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

licensing authority in another state, and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within ninety

days of final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner. (4/19/18)

Amanda Lynn Skoczlas, PA license no. PN280554, of Moore, South Carolina, license nos. RN618833

and PN280554, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, such suspension immediately

stayed in favor of probation and subject to terms and conditions, 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. (4/19/18)

Stephanie Marie Green Laygo, PA license no. RN570494 and certificate no. SP009839, of Savannah,

Georgia, was indefinitely suspended, suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for no less than

five years, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (08/27/17)

Heather Lynne Graham, PA license no. RN609908, of Endicott, New York, was reprimanded and

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

same to the Board. (01/03/18)

Patricia M. Wolf, PA license no. RN312718L, of Newark, Ohio, was indefinitely suspended, 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. (4/19/18)

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

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

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PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine Clearfield County David James Girardi, license no. OS012940, of Dubois, Clearfield County, had his license to practice as

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



Montgomery County Joseph Francis Cipriano, license no. OS006832L, of Norristown, Montgomery County, had his license to

practice as an osteopathic 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. (05/21/18)

PA Board of Pharmacy Allegheny County Charles E. Nuhfer, license no. RP443178, from Monroeville, Allegheny County, was revoked based upon

disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority in another state. (03/12/18).

Delaware County James Tambah Josiah, license no. RP443165, of Sharon Hill, Delaware County, was revoked, because he

pleaded guilty to felony charges in a federal court. (05/22/18)

Out of State Michael Ludwikowski, PA license no. RP041391L, from Medford, New Jersey, was revoked based on

being found guilty of felony charges in federal court. (03/02/18).

Donna M. Mastropietro, PA license no. RP033646L, from Fairlawn, New Jersey, was revoked based on

being disciplined by another state and voluntarily surrendering her license. (03/02/18).

PA Board of Physical Therapy Allegheny County Craig David Moreland, license no. PT015247, of Gibsonia, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than

three years of probation and subject to terms and conditions, because he because he violated a lawful

disciplinary order of the board. (5/17/18)

Berks County Donna Jean Kelley, license no. PT019491, of Shoemakersville, Berks County, was ordered to complete

ten additional hours of continuing education in concentrations of billing and record keeping, and had a

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public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she engaged in

unprofessional conduct by charging for physical therapy services which were not performed and failed to

maintain adequate patient records. (5/17/18)

Chester County Yosry Mohamed Aboseada, license no. PT009965L, of Devon, Chester County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of two thousand dollars ($2,000); pay costs of investigation of four thousand one hundred ninety-

seven dollars and sixty cents ($4,197.60); attend and successfully complete at least fourteen (14) hours of

remedial education; and be suspended for a period of twenty-four (24) months, such suspension being

immediately stayed in favor of probation, because he failed to maintain adequate patient records for at

least four patients, delayed in submitting the files for seventeen (17) patient files for a period of months;

and repeatedly failed to address patient record keeping consistent for those patients. (5/17/18)

York County Keith Erich Flesch, certificate no. TE006518, of Hanover, York County, was suspended for no less than

three years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation and

monitored practice, because he indulged in the use of narcotics or other habit-forming drugs, or

excessively indulged in the use of alcoholic liquors, and violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board.

(5/17/18)

PA Board of Podiatry

Adams County Nicole Sabrina McCormack, license and registration no. SC006159, of Gettysburg, Adams County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000, because she allowed auxiliary personnel to perform radiological

procedures on the premises of a podiatrist when the person has not passed an examination approved by

the Board. (4/18/18)

Out of State Scott Henry, PA license and registration no. SC004183R, of Middletown, Maryland, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $3,000, because he allowed auxiliary personnel to perform radiological procedures on the

premises of a podiatrist when the person has not passed an examination approved by the Board. (4/18/18)

Amannda Leigh Richline, PA license and registration no. SC004129L, of Belvidere, New Jersey, was

publicly reprimanded, ordered to pay a civil penalty of $7,500, actively suspended for a minimum period

of one (1) year and until such time as Respondent applies for the reinstatement to active status, and

ordered to complete the course titled Con, because he had a license to practice podiatric medicine

suspended, revoked or refused or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of

another state, territory or country. (4/18/18)

PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions taken.

Real Estate Commission

No disciplinary actions taken.

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

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Crawford County Erica Lynn Ploski, license no. PC000870, of Meadville, Crawford County, was ordered to pay costs of

investigation of $1,000, take 10 hours of remedial education, and her license will be publicly

reprimanded, because she failed to retain records for at least five years from the date of last entry and was

guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct by failing to retain patient records for at least five years.

(5/08/18)

Dauphin County Anna-Kate Braithwaite, license no. PC008233, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was publicly reprimanded

and ordered to take at least twelve (12) hours of remedial education on the topic of professional ethics,

because she failing to obtain consent from both of the clients'/patients' parents and provided services

without valid informed consent. (5/08/18)

Montgomery County Michele S. Lyons-Fadel, license no. CW008269L, of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, paid a civil penalty

of $500, costs of investigation of $2,701.68, and was suspended for a period of no less than nine months,

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

conditions, because she revealed confidential and private information about her client/patient without his

consent or any other legal justification and failed to use accurate language in communication about

client/patient by writing and submitting a February 25, 2014, letter which was inaccurate. (05/08/18)

Schuylkill County Mary Elizabeth Semerod, license no. SW129150, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, was actively suspended

for a period of no less than eighteen months, because she was convicted of a felony or a crime of moral

turpitude in any state or Federal court or was convicted of the equivalent of a felony in any foreign

country, territory or possession; and she made a false statement of fact in support of her application for a

license. (5/08/18)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Northampton County Geoffrey H. Reis, license no. MV169406, of Hellertown, Northampton County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $5,500 and an assessment for the costs of investigation of $451.67, and to cease and desist

from performing any activity requiring a license to practice as a Vehicle Broker in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania, because he acted and/or held himself out as a vehicle broker, on behalf of and in his

capacity as the president of Jag Connection, Inc., by advertising, buying or selling used vehicles for a

commission. (4/24/18)

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Westmoreland County Perry M. Brown, license no. MV131309L, of Derry, Westmoreland County, paid a civil penalty of

$10,000 and costs of investigation of $357.76, and his vehicle salespersons license was suspended for a

period of three years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to the terms

and conditions imposed by the Board because he was convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude,

felonies under CHRIA and a misdemeanor offense relating to the profession of vehicle sales. (04/24/18)

Richard G. McFarland, license no. MV138330L, of Murrysville, Westmoreland County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $750, 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 Respondent’s current license is in force or

within five years prior to the application for or issuance of a license. (4/24/18)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine Dauphin County Casey L. Kauffman, license no. BV012240, of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $3,000, an assessment for the costs of investigation of $2,500, and to attend and

successfully complete at least seven hours of remedial education on internal medicine which includes

information on the diagnosis and management of diabetes, 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 require that

Veterinarians 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; and violated the

Board's recordkeeping regulations. (5/11/18)

Lebanon County Richard Charles Hann, Jr., license no. BV006998L, of Palmyra, Lebanon County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $5,000, an assessment for the costs of investigation of $3,0000, and to attend and

successfully complete at least seven hours of remedial education on internal medicine which includes

information on the diagnosis and management of diabetes, because he violated the Act by engaging 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; and further violated the Board's

regulations which require that veterinarians 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; 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, and the Board's recordkeeping regulations. (5/11/18)

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