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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS November 2017

Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced that 213 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 1 Lackawanna 2

Allegheny 19 Lancaster 5

Armstrong 3 Lawrence 2

Beaver 1 Lebanon 1

Bedford 0 Lehigh 7

Berks 1 Luzerne 2

Blair 1 Lycoming 3

Bradford 0 McKean 0

Bucks 4 Mercer 1

Butler 2 Mifflin 0

Cambria 2 Monroe 3

Cameron 0 Montgomery 7

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 3 Northampton 0

Chester 4 Northumberland 2

Clarion 2 Perry 1

Clearfield 1 Philadelphia 20

Clinton 0 Pike 0

Columbia 3 Potter 0

Crawford 3 Schuylkill 4

Cumberland 1 Snyder 0

Dauphin 6 Somerset 1

Delaware 9 Sullivan 1

Elk 0 Susquehanna 0

Erie 5 Tioga 1

Fayette 2 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 2 Warren 1

Fulton 0 Washington 0

Greene 1 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 3

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 1 York 4

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 149

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 64

Total 213

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PA Board of Accountancy Montgomery County Cohen Engel & Co. Inc., license no. AF001700L, of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, paid a civil

penalty of $1,000, because it failed to timely complete a peer review for the renewal period January 1,

2012, to December 31, 2013, that was required as a condition of renewal for the January 1, 2014 to

December 31, 2015 biennial renewal period. (11/14/17)

Philadelphia County Jarett T. Devaney, license no. CA057089, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/21/17)

PA Architects Licensure Board Allegheny County Dunn & Associates Inc. a/k/a Alan Dunn Architect, Inc., license no. AX004095, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny

County, paid a civil penalty of $5000 and costs of investigation of $475.55, because they engaged in or

offered to engage in the practice of architecture and implied it was competent to engage in the practice of

architecture through the use of titles, signs, cards and/or devices while its registration was lapsed, expired

and not current with the Board. (11/16/17)

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners Philadelphia County Associated Auctioneers, license no. AH000162L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, paid a civil

penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00), for failing to make records open at all reasonable

times for inspection by the Board or by any person who is authorized by the Board to make such

inspection. (11/13/17)

Schuylkill County Karen E. Arner-Moyer, license number AU005659, of New Ringgold, Schuylkill County, was suspended

for a period of 6 months and paid a civil penalty of $10,000 and costs of investigation, for failing to:

obtain a written contract for consignment of auction items, maintain a record of sales related to items

consigned, open records for inspection, provide records to investigator as requested, provide a written

receipt of all items sold or unaccounted for related to consigned items, immediately deposit monies into

escrow account, pay individual or account for all items consigned at auction, pay over monies received

from the sale of all items consigned within a reasonable time and meet the standards of honesty and

competence. (10/03/17)

R.A. Arner Auctioneer LLC, license number AY002071, of New Ringgold, Schuylkill County, was

suspended for a period of 6 months and paid costs of investigation for its failure to account for or to pay

over moneys belonging to others which have come into the possession of the company arising out of a

sales transaction within a reasonable time and by engaging in conduct in connection with a sales

transaction which demonstrates incompetency, bad faith or dishonesty. (10/03/17)

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Out of State Edward Joseph Barkowitz, PA license no. AU003521R, of Chincoteague, Virginia, paid a civil penalty of

two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) because he failed to make records open at all reasonable times for

inspection by the Board or by any person who is authorized by the Board to make such inspection.

(11/13/17)

PA Board of Barber Examiners Cumberland County Bryant K. Mathes, license nos. BL050938L, BM093587, and BT000478, last known of Enola,

Cumberland County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin

County dated September 12, 2017, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations

Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (09/28/17)

Dauphin County James L. Jackson, license no. BL053680, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated July 31, 2017, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (08/10/17)

Troy A. Thomas, license no. BL053574, last known of Steelton, Dauphin County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated August 14, 2017, which

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

immediately. (09/08/17)

Angel L. Perez, license no. BL051080L, last known of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated August 14, 2017, which

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

immediately. (09/25/17)

Lehigh County Ahmed Meyreles of Macungie, Lehigh County, was denied licensure as a barber based on his felony

conviction. (09/14/17)

Philadelphia County Harison Barber Shop, Inc., license no. BO433094, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County was suspended

for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty in full. (09/14/17)

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

PA Board of Chiropractic Indiana County David Thomas Young, license no. DC009434, of Indiana, Indiana County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than five years based on a felony conviction. (09/26/17)

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PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Walter L. Sewell, license no. CO217456L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was assessed a civil penalty

of $500 for practicing on an expired license. (09/20/17)

Senyeba Kpogan-Fiogan t/d/b/a Vicky’s African American Hair Braiding of McKees Rocks, Allegheny

County, was assessed a $500 civil penalty based on maintaining an unlicensed salon. (09/29/17)

Blair County Pro Nails, license no. CY101217L, of Duncansville, Blair County, was assessed a $3,000 civil penalty

based upon engaging in gross incompetency or dishonest or unethical practices. (09/20/17)

Butler County Lam Nguyen, cosmetology license no. CO277265, of Cranberry Township, Butler County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (09/01/17)

Cambria County Tamekka Jackson, of Johnstown, Cambria County, was denied licensure due to not being of sufficient

good moral character. (09/07/17)

Dauphin County Raylonda Havior, license no. CT019030L, of Steelton, Dauphin County, was suspended for failing to pay

a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/05/17)

Delaware County Dolores Joyce, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was denied licensure due to not being of sufficient


Lawrence County Nail by Van, license no. CY197950 of New Castle, Lawrence County, was assessed a $3,000 civil

penalty and costs of investigation in the amount of $544.32, based on operating a nail technology salon

on an expired license and employing unlicensed individuals. (09/20/17)

Lehigh County Fior D. Paulino, license no. CO261743, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was placed on probation for a

period of one (1) year; ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and assessment fee of

$75.08 towards costs of investigation; and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary

record with the Board, because she violated the Board regulation by practicing cosmetology without a

current and active license. (11/06/2017)

Monroe County Jerimyah Rabinowitz, of Henryville, Monroe County, was denied licensure due to not being of sufficient


Coumba Gaye d/b/a Senegalese of New York, natural hair braiding salon license no. CH000008, of

Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty.

(09/07/17)

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Montgomery County Shapes N More LTD, license no. CB089593L, of Wyndmoor, Montgomery County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/03/17)

Coco Nail and Spa, esthetician salon license, no. CZ118133 and nail technology salon license, no.

CY196641, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, were suspended for failing to pay previously imposed

civil penalties. (09/06/17)

Philadelphia County Nam Phan, License Nos. CL021601L and CQ113280, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated August 17,

2017, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is

effective immediately. (09/13/17)

Ashley Chen, license, no. CL179285, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/10/17)

York County Thanh Thi Pham, license no. CL189972, of York, York County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $1,000; and an assessment fee of $70.63 towards the costs of investigation was levied upon the

respondent because she practiced nail technology for compensation without the required license.

(11/06/17)

Michele D. Noll, license no. CO230786L, of York, York County, 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 by practicing cosmetology without a current and active license.

(11/06/2017)

Out of State Cung Ngoc Nguyen, PA license no. CL179645, of Jefferson City, Missouri, was suspended for failing to


PA Board of Crane Operators

Allegheny County Charles Hunter Crane Service & Tool Rental, an unlicensed business of Plum, Allegheny County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000.00 and costs of investigation of $741.00 because he employed an

unlicensed individual to operate a crane. (11/15/17)

Jefferson County Eric S. Manners, license no. LCO003953, of Big Run, Jefferson County, was indefinitely suspended for

at least three years because he is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety due to impairment,

and was stayed in favor of probation while he participates in a structured monitoring and treatment

program. (10/02/17)

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PA Board of Dentistry Allegheny County Mark Henry Buzzatto, license no. DS022541L, of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $5,000, costs of investigation of $2,160.62, and suspended for a period of three years,

with said suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for three years. because he engaged in

unprofessional conduct by failing to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing dental practice.

(11/17/17)

Michael Joseph Dugan, license no. DS026382L and permit no. DA026382A, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny

County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $6,000, costs of investigation of $344.91, and subject to an

order of corrective action specified in the Consent Agreement for no less than 36 months, in accordance to

the Board’s terms and conditions, because he engaged in unprofessional conduct by assigning certain

duties related to infection control in violation of the Dental Law (relating to assignment of duties).

(11/17/17)

Patrick Edward Sweeney, license no. DS036930 and permit no DA031604, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny

County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $6,000, costs of investigation of $344.91, and subject to an

order of corrective action specified in the Consent Agreement for no less than 36 months, in accordance to

the Board’s terms and conditions, because he engaged in unprofessional conduct by assigning certain

duties related to infection control in violation of the Dental Law (relating to assignment of duties).

(11/17/17)

Chester County Maaen Aboufch D.M.D., license no. DS037157, of Landenberg, Chester County, had his license to

practice Dentistry 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.

(10/25/17)

Lehigh County Andrea Trump, license no. DH010536L, of Schnecksville, Lehigh County, voluntarily and permanently

surrendered her license, because she failed to abide a lawful Board Order. (11/17/17)

Lycoming County Robert Scott Van Ess, license no. DS025515L, of Hughesville, Lycoming County, had his license placed

on probation for 18 months and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $4000 and costs of $2,749, because

in June 2016, his practice did not pass an inspection for infection control under the Infection Control

Guidelines for Dental Settings published by the Centers for Disease Control. (11/17/17)

Out of State Michael Allen Moore, PA license no. DS023247L, of Detroit, Michigan, was reprimanded and issued a civil penalty of $1,000 based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (04/11/17)

Runjan Seth, PA license no. DS036386 and permit no. DN002158, of Pennington, New Jersey, had a

public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary Board record and was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000, because he had a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or certificate for

expanded function dental assisting revoked, suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed or

consented to by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or country or had an application

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for license refused, revoked or suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or

country. (11/17/17)

Todd M. Gottlieb, PA license no. DS026790L and permit no. DN026790A, of Franklinville, New Jersey,

had a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board and was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $1,500 because he had a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or certificate

for expanded function dental assisting revoked, suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed or had

an application for license refused, revoked or suspended by the licensing authority of another state,

territory or country. (11/17/17)

Timothy Dae Lee, PA license no. DS031206L, of Wichita Falls, Texas, was reprimanded and ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $1000, because disciplinary action had been taken against his license in Texas due

to the failure, within a clinically unacceptable amount of time, or certain restorations that he made.

(11/17/17)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Chester County Thomas Drew, license and registration no. PG003169G, of West Chester, Chester County, paid a civil

penalty of $1,300 and costs of investigation in the amount of $656.80 because he practiced the profession

of geology without holding a current license to do so as required by the law. (11/08/17)

Lehigh County Matthew Paul McTish, license and registration no. PE035423E, of Orefield, Lehigh County, was

indefinitely and actively suspended for a period of at least 3 years, retroactive to April 28, 2016, and paid

a civil penalty of $10,000, because he was convicted, as defined by the Act and the Board's regulations, of

conspiracy to commit bribery offenses, a felony, which involved conduct related to the practice of

engineering. (11/08/17)

Out of State Charles Michael Settlecowski, PA license, and registration no. SU075159, of Clarksburg, New Jersey,

was paid a civil penalty of $2500 because he engaged in the practice of land surveying and/or practiced as

a land surveyor while his license was lapsed, expired and/or not current with the Board. (11/08/17)

David J. Klimas, PA license, and registration no. PE076340, of Palos Hills, Illinois, had a public

reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board and paid a civil penalty of $1,000

because he was guilty of misconduct as defined by the Board, in that he had a license to practice

engineering suspended or revoked or had other disciplinary action taken for conduct relating to the

practice of engineering by the proper licensing authority of another state. (11/08/17)

PA Board of Funeral Directors Allegheny County Nicholas R. Bellich, license no. FD138738, of Wilmerding, Allegheny County, paid a civil penalty of two

hundred dollars ($200.00) and ordered to attend and successfully complete the missing hour of continuing

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education within six (6) months from the effective date of this order, because he was one (1) hour short of

the minimum six (6) total hours of continuing education required for the renewal of his license, and he

obtained or attempted to obtain a license by the practice of any fraud or deceit. (9/27/17)

Clarion County J. Robert Varner, license no. FD013007L, of Sligo, Clarion County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

six hundred dollars ($600); and shall attend and successfully complete the missing hours of continuing

education necessary to meet the requirements for the February 2, 2016 - February 1, 2018, biennial

reporting period, because he was three (3) hours short of the minimum six (6) total hours of continuing

education required for the renewal of his license; and obtained or attempted to obtain a license by the

practice of any fraud or deceit. (9/27/17)

Delaware County Rigby Funeral Home, license no. FO014901, of Media, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), and an assessment for the costs of investigation in the

amount of five hundred thirty dollars and thirty-seven cents ($530.37), because it practiced on a lapsed

and expired license. (11/09/17)

Fayette County Enoch James Eley, Jr, license no. FD010898L, of Fayette City, Fayette County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of six hundred dollars ($600); and shall attend and successfully complete the missing hours of

continuing education to meet the requirements for the February 2, 2016 - February 1, 2018 biennial

reporting period, because he failed to comply with the continuing education requirements to renew his

funeral director license in that he was three (3) hours short of the minimum six (6) total hours of

continuing education required for the renewal of his license; and obtained or attempted to obtain a license

by the practice of any fraud or deceit. (9/27/17)

Philadelphia County Oglatha Jacks, license no. FD012648L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of two hundred dollars ($200) and shall attend and successfully complete the missing hours of

continuing education necessary to meet the requirements for the February 2, 2016 - February 1, 2018

biennial reporting period, because she failed to comply with the continuing education requirements to

renew her funeral director license in that she was one (1) hour short of the minimum six (6) total hours of

continuing education required for the renewal of her license and she obtained or attempted to obtain a

license by the practice of any fraud or deceit. (9/27/17)

PA Board of Landscape Architects

Philadelphia County Brian Dragon, license and registration no. LA002839, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, paid a civil

penalty of $500, because he failed, refused or neglected to register within such time as prescribed by the

Board for the biennial renewal of the license and registration to practice as a landscape architect in the

Commonwealth. (11/16/17)

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PA Board of Massage Therapy Allegheny County Raymond Elliott Henderson, of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, was denied a massage therapist license

based on previous criminal history. (07/06/17)

Columbia County Lori Halteman, of Berwick, Columbia County, was denied a massage therapist license based on her

crimes of moral turpitude, not being of good moral character and unable to practice with reasonable skill

and safety. (06/22/17)

Montgomery County Jonathan William Smith, license no. MSG007403, of Oaks, Montgomery County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/16/17)

PA Board of Medicine Allegheny County David H. Newman, license no. MD071742L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was revoked based on a

felony conviction in New York. (09/28/17)

Armstrong County Arnold Berkowitz, license no. MD024466E, of Parker, Armstrong County, was automatically suspended

for ten years based on felony convictions under the Drug Act. (10/06/17)

Lazaros N. Sotos, license no. MD012272E, of Kittanning, Armstrong County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license 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.

(10/31/17)

Columbia County Ananda K. Panikkar, license no. MD038207L, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County had her 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. (11/21/17)

Dauphin County Emmanuella Cherisme-Theopile, license no. MD417373, of Middletown, Dauphin County, was

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

probation, retroactive to April 6, 2017, subject to the terms and conditions of the Board, because she had a

license or other authorization to practice the profession disciplined by the proper licensing authority of

another state. (10/31/17)

Delaware County Urvashi Bhagat, license no. MD049148L, of Rose Valley, Delaware County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she could not practice as a medical physician and surgeon with reasonable skill and

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

mental incompetence. (10/31/17)

Kelly Ann Burke, license no. BH002841, of Springfield, 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 the profession with reasonable skill and safety to

patients by reason of illness, addiction to drugs or alcohol, or mental incompetence. (10/31/17)

Brij Srivastava, M.D., license no. MD36587E, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, had his license to

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



Franklin County Paul Douglas Orange, M.D., license no. MD039208L, of Fayetteville, Franklin County, had his license to

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



Lackawanna County Joseph Emmanuel Lena, license no. MD066386L, of Dickson City, Lackawanna County, was authorized

by the Board to inactivate his license and prior to any reactivation of said license, he must obtain an

evaluation that he is fit to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients. In addition, upon

reactivation, said license shall be 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 cannot practice as a

medical physician and surgeon with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction

to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs or alcohol, or mental incompetence. (10/31/17)

Philadelphia County Heidi Vidal, license no. MD061470L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years with the suspension immediately stayed in favor of indefinite probation for no

less than three years based upon being convicted of several misdemeanors relating to the profession and

for receiving disciplinary action by another state. (09/25/17)

Martin Douglas Weaver, M.D., license no. MD042968L, of the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County

had his license to practice medicine temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his

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

and safety. (10/31/17)

Alexis Patricia Patterson, license no. YM012073, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, paid a five-

hundred-dollar ($500) civil penalty and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary

record with the Board because she engaged in the practice of respiratory therapy while the license to

practice said profession was lapsed. (10/31/17)

Schuylkill County Virginia Maria Vesay, license no. MA002510L, of Minersville, Schuylkill County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered her license, because she is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct in that she

was convicted of a felony offense in a court of this Commonwealth in violation of the Board’s regulations

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and had a license or other authorization to practice the profession disciplined by the proper licensing

authority of another state. (10/31/17)

York County Kim Marie Latterner, license no. MA001899L, last known of Manchester, York County, was revoked

based on findings that disciplinary action was taken by another state. (05/15/17)

Out of State Francesco Lupis, PA license no. MD449918, of Avon, Connecticut, was issued a public reprimand and

placed on indefinite probation based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (09/19/17)

Myron Cornel Stokes, PA license no. MD427884, of Collierville, Tennessee, was indefinitely suspended

based on disciplinary action taken by other states. (09/28/17)

Jeffery Morgan, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was denied Pennsylvania licensure based upon his failure to

demonstrate sufficient good moral character because he made false or misleading statements on an

application for privileges; made misleading, deceptive, untrue and fraudulent representations related to

disciplinary action taken by another state; and was refused licensure in another state. (10/02/17)

Mohammad Hussain, PA license no. MD050229L of Houston, Texas, was reprimanded and assessed a

$2000 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(08/07/17)

Leo Tchong, PA license no. MD428068 of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts was reprimanded and issued a

$1000 civil penalty, based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(09/19/17)

Roger D. Hector, PA license no. MD072908L of Tampa, Florida, was reprimanded based on disciplinary

action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state. (09/19/17)

Kusum Nigam, PA license no. MD052621L, of Louisville, Kentucky, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of one thousand dollars ($1,000) and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record

with the Board, 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. (10/31/17)

Ladislav Habina, PA license no. MD056118L, of Wayne, New Jersey, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license, 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.

(10/31/17)

David Duke Burdette, PA license no. MD428011, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,250 because he had a license to practice medicine disciplined by the proper licensing

authority of another state. (10/31/17)

Barbara L. Leighton, PA license no. MD027630E, of Oakland, Maryland, was suspended for a period of

at least one year, with said suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, because she had a

license to practice as a medical physician and surgeon disciplined by the proper licensing authority of

another state. (10/31/17)

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Jyotsna Sahni, PA license no. MD070014L, of Tucson, Arizona, voluntarily surrendered her license,

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

licensing authority of another state. (10/31/17)

Nancy Anne Warden, PA license no. MD435291, of Citrus Heights, California, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered her license, 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, territory, possession or country, or a branch of the Federal Government. (10/31/17)

David Ming Pon, PA license no. MD042143E, of Fort Myers, Florida, voluntarily surrendered his license,

because he was found guilty of multiple counts of Health Care Fraud, Felonies. (10/31/17) Matthew P. Boente, PA license no. MD049230L, of Edina, Minnesota, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license, 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. (10/31/17)

John E. Capito, PA license no. MD039265L, of Weirton, West Virginia, was publicly reprimanded and

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $400 because he had a license to practice as a medical physician and

surgeon disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state and made a false or deceptive

biennial registration with the Board. (10/31/17)

Edward Chaum, PA license no. MD448643. of Memphis, Tennessee, was publicly reprimanded and

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,500 because he had his license to practice as a medical physician and

surgeon disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (10/31/17)

Gregory Keith Pennock, PA license no. MD062601L, of Ponte Verde, Florida, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his medical license, because he had his license to practice as a medical physician

and surgeon disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (10/31/17)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Lackawanna County Charles Warrick, notary commission no. 1174661, of Moscow, Lackawanna County, was revoked, based

on findings he did not maintain a notary register; failed to include essential notarization language on a

document that he notarized; failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public and

lacked sufficient ability to be a notary public. (11-8-2017)

Montgomery County Patrick J. Bradley, notary commission no. 1234041, of Collegeville, Montgomery County, was revoked,

based on findings he lacked good moral character and integrity after he was disbarred as an attorney for

converting, misapplying or misappropriating his client’s advanced fees and expense retainers, failed to

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cooperate with an investigation against him, ignored subpoenas while under investigation and practiced

law while under temporary suspension. (10-24-2017)

Northumberland County Christopher E. Buckley a/k/a Christopher I. Hauptmann, notary commission no. 1263552, of

Northumberland County, was revoked, based on findings he allowed another person to use his notary

register, failed to update his business address with the Secretary of the Commonwealth within five days

and made materially false statements on his application by using a false name and answering “no” to ever

having been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime; thereby failing to be

familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public and failing to be of good character, integrity

and ability. (11-17-2017)

PA Board of Nursing Adams County Cynthia Rowe Moschetti, license no. PN251544L, of Gettysburg, Adams County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than two years for having committed misdemeanors related to the profession.

(06/20/17)

Allegheny County Marissa Mronzinski, license no. RN634986, of Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, was assessed a $600

in costs of investigation and was suspended retroactive to November 12, 2015, by reason of mental or

physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or

hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (02/08/17)

Nicholas John Adamczyk, license no. PN269320, of Homestead, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay

$1,000 in costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to December 5, 2016, based on

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

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

coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (07/31/17)

Alma Estelle Grigsby, license no. PN290260, of McKeesport, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay

$800 in costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to March 9, 2017, based on

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

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

coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (07/31/17)

Chris S. Bauer, license no. RN329846L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay $700 in

costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to April 10, 2017, 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. (07/31/17)

Elizabeth Renee Stout, license no. RN611510, of Carnegie, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended for five years retroactive to February 24, 2017, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the

Drug Act. (09/28/17)

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Jamie McCluskey, license no. RN641533, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, voluntarily surrendered her

license, because she has departed from, or failed to conform to, a quality standard of the profession.

(10/27/17)

Amanda J. Wiegand, license no. RN542705, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended for one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to July 27,

2016, to run concurrently, with such suspensions to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three

years of probation, retroactive to July 27, 2016, to run concurrently, subject to the Board’s terms and

conditions, because she is unable to practice the profession 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.

(10/27/17)

Jeana M. Wernecke, license no. PN252389L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny 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. (9/14/17)

Beaver County Suzanne E. Torres, license no. RN534066, of Midland, Beaver County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to February 1, 2017, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (09/28/17)

Berks County Tara M. Kline, license no. RN540214, of Shillington, Berks County, was automatically suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (06/23/17)

Bucks County Kimberly A. Schwenk, license no. RN567252, of Quakertown, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to January 18, 2017, and was assessed costs of investigation of $525, based on being addicted

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

(09/27/17)

Val Raymond Cantagallo, license no. RN593510, of Holland, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than four (4) years, retroactive from March 09, 2017, 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; and by violating t provisions of the Board’s June 20, 2016 Adjudication and

Order at File No. 15-51-07016, Docket No. 1304-51-15. (9/14/17)

Butler County Sunnie Lynn Mcconnell, license no. RN644410 of Sarver, Butler County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500); pay costs of investigation of one thousand three

hundred four dollars and ninety-two cents ($1,304.92), had a public reprimand placed on her permanent

disciplinary record with the Board, and had her license suspended for a period of four (4) years; after a

period of six (6) months and successful completion of twelve (12) hours of remedial education and upon

petition by Respondent, the suspension of her license shall be stayed in favor of probation, subject to

terms and conditions, because she has been guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct. (10/27/17)

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Cambria County Erin Elise Good, license no. PN260726L, of Vintondale, Cambria County, was ordered to pay $350 in

costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to April 26, 2017, based on being unable

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

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

become mentally incompetent. (08/04/17)

Centre County Sharon L. Pletcher, license no. RN298976L, of Port Matilda, Centre 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 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. (10/27/17)

Chester County Jennifer Hull, license no. PN284073, of Glenmoore, Chester County, was ordered to complete six hours

of continuing education because she had been guilty of unprofessional conduct. (10/27/17)

Kimberly A. Bernhardt, license no. RN559420, of West Chester, Chester County, was suspended for no

less than one year based on her being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients.

(09/29/17)

Clearfield County Elizabeth Lee Miller, license no. RN671695 of Allport, Clearfield County, was indefinitely suspended for

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

years of probation, under the terms and conditions set by the Board, because she was 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 with tend to impair judgment

or coordination. (10/27/17)

Crawford County Amanda King, license no. PN288796, of Conneaut Lake, Crawford County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to August 1, 2016, and was assessed $1000 in costs of investigation for being addicted to

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

(08/04/17)

Rondell Ann Gordon, license no. PN292948, of Meadville, Crawford County, paid costs of investigation

of six hundred eighty-four dollars and thirty cents ($684.30), had a public reprimand placed on her

permanent disciplinary record with the Board, and had her license suspended for a period of no less than

three (3) years; after a period of two (2) years of active suspension, and upon petition by Respondent, she

may seek a stay of the active suspension of her license to be stayed in favor of probation for the remainder

of the initial period listed for the suspension, with such probation being subject to terms outlined in the

Consent Agreement between Respondent and the Board, because she misappropriated equipment,

materials, property, drugs or money from an employer or patient. (10/27/17)

Dauphin County Tammie Jo Hooks, license no. PN100036L, of Grantville, Dauphin County, voluntarily surrendered her

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

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

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

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

dishonorably discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military

forces of the United States or of any other country. (10/27/17)

Delaware County Donte' Donnard-William Thomas, license no. PN300959, of Chester, Delaware County, was suspended

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

of probation, and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board,

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

or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (10/27/2017)

Brenda F. Jerde, license no. PN085686L, of Havertown, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended

and was assessed $525 in costs of investigation for being unable to practice by reason of addiction to

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

(06/22/17)

Michelle Lewis, license nos. RN564305 and SP011211, of Upper Chichester, Delaware County, was

assessed a $1000 civil penalty and reprimanded based on disciplinary action being taken by a another

state, failing to report same to the Board and committing fraud or deceit in securing her admission to

practice. (04/27/17)

Erie County Robin W. Mannion, license no. PN098408L, of Erie, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended retroactive

to January 13, 2016, for being addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend

to impair judgment or coordination. (04/25/17)

Patricia Ann Olsen-Duckett, license no. PN283399, of Erie, Erie County, was assessed $700 in costs of

investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to February 22, 2016, for being addicted to


(02/09/17)

Jaimee Lee Myer, license no. PN286052, of Erie, Erie County, was assessed $700 in costs of

investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to November 18, 2015, for being addicted to


(02/08/16)

Fayette County Candis Lozinger Nesgoda, license no. RN300494L, of White Haven, Fayette County, was revoked based

on pleading guilty to a felony. (06/20/17)

Franklin County Deidra R. Penrose, license no. RN602486, of Chambersburg, Franklin County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board and was placed on probation, subject to the

Board's terms and conditions, for a period to run concurrently with her criminal probation, which is set to

run until March 2, 2022, because she entered a plea of guilty to one count of Involuntary Manslaughter, a

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Misdemeanor of the first degree, a crime of moral turpitude in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin

County. (10/27/17)

Greene County Tina Gentile Anterock, license no. RN529765L, of Rice’s Landing, Greene County, was ordered to pay

$3,061in costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to December 28, 2016, 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. (07/31/17)

Lancaster County Dawn M. Brennan, license no. PN259631L, last known of Akron, Lancaster County, was indefinitely

suspended based on her being unfit to safely practice with reasonable skill and safety. (07/31/17)

Melannie Smith, license no. RN351206L, of Litiz, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended

immediately stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years retroactive to November 10, 2016,

based on receiving ARD in the disposition of an ungraded felony. (09/28/17)

Lori Marie Sullenberger, license no. PN270205, of Quarryville, Lancaster County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to January 3, 2017, and assessed the costs of investigation of $525, based on being

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

coordination. (09/27/17)

Treamonesha N. Thompson, license no. PN279250, of Litiz, Lancaster County, was automatically

suspended based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (09/28/17)

Wanda Ivelizze Torres, license no. PN285419, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty and submit proof of completion of continuing education.

(08/23/17)

Lawrence County Sonia Kosior Kuczynski, license no. PN069443L, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to February 25, 2016, and was assessed $900 in costs of investigation for being

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


Lehigh County Tara Leslie Williams, license no. RN557054, of Slatington, Lehigh County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to July 27, 2017, and, after three (3) months of active suspension, she may seek a stay of the

active suspension with no less than five (5) years of probation, under the terms set forth by the Board,

because she 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 and

because she violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board. (10/27/17)

Lycoming County Gina M. Campana, license no. RN325254L, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, was automatically

suspended based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (06/15/17)

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James Matthew Dougherty, license no. RN612929, last known of Williamsport, Lycoming 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.

(07/31/17)

Mercer County Greta A. Chomor, license no. RN547991, of Sharon, Mercer County, was ordered to pay $800 in costs of

investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to April 13, 2017, 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. (08/04/17)

Judith Gory, license no. RN260062L, of Sharpsville, Mercer County, was suspended for a period until at

least February 27, 2019, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to the

Board’s terms and conditions, because she violated the law by entering a plea of nolo contendere to a

misdemeanor involving moral turpitude in a court of this Commonwealth. (10/27/17)

Monroe County Susan Davies Hurst, license no. RN356193L, of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, was suspended for a period

of six (6) months, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to the Board’s

terms and conditions; she was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500; and she shall attend

and successfully complete at least ten (10) hours of remedial education on the topics of ethics and/or

patient confidentiality no later than twelve (12) months from the date of this order approved by the Board,

because she engaged in unprofessional conduct when she accessed her co-worker’s medical records

containing personal health information without authorization; and she failed to safeguard the

confidentiality of patient information. (10/27/17)

Montgomery County Lisa Gailliot, license no. RN295538L, of North Hills, Montgomery County, 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. (10/27/17)

Northumberland County Jennifer Cray Luscavage, license no. RN322708L, of Coal Township, Northumberland County, was

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

less than three years of probation, subject to terms and conditions, because she failed to, or 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 because she has violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board.

(10/27/17)

Philadelphia County Crystal J. Doran-Conner, license no. RN608610, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

retroactive to September 13, 2017, pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia



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Mary Pina Jones-Johnson, license no. RN253884L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (09/06/17)

Shatoina Antoinette Miller, license no. RN669122, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended, retroactive to April 21, 2017, and, after six (6) months of active suspension, she may seek a

stay of the active suspension with no less than three (3) years of probation under the terms set forth by the

Board, because she 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; and also because she has violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board. (10/27/17)

Jennifer Helen Schaeffer, license no. RN587122, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended, such suspension was immediately stayed in favor of no less than six months of probation, was

ordered to complete continuing education on the unauthorized accessing of a patient's medical record no

later than six months from the date this Agreement was approved by the Board, and a public reprimand

placed on her license, because she engaged in unprofessional conduct. (10/27/17)

Tamika Harris, license no. PN291278, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia 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, subject to the Board’s terms and conditions, because she is addicted to alcohol or

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs which impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally

incompetent. (10/27/17)

Kathleen A. Byrne, license no. RN308735L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for no

less than three years, retroactive to August 18, 2017, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of

no less than three years probation retroactive to August 18, 2017, because she is unable to practice the

profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physiological or psychological

dependence upon drugs. (10/27/17)

Alicia K. O’Brien, license no. PN264565, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was automatically suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (08/02/17)

Schuylkill County Tahnee N. Spicer, license no. PN304007, of Tower City, Schuylkill County, was automatically

suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (09/19/17)

Somerset County Kristy M. Whistler, license no. PN284758, of Windber, Somerset County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to December 9, 2016, based upon violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(10/04/17)

Sullivan County Tiffanie Lynn Bartlett, license no. PN286492, of Muncy Valley, Sullivan County, was suspended for a

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

a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board, because she was

addicted to alcohol or was addicted to hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to

impair judgment or coordination or became mentally incompetent. (10/27/17)

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Tioga County Cheryl Leigh Watson, license no. RN575241, of Wellsboro, Tioga County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to December 27, 2016, and ordered to pay the costs of investigation of $350, based on being

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

coordination so long as such dependence shall continue. (09/27/17)

Westmoreland County Amber Frances Stewart, license no. RN624299, of Jeannette, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to December 27, 2016, and ordered to pay the costs of investigation of $2,820,

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

judgment or coordination. (09/27/17)

Ashley Renee Lewis, license no. PN284019, of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, was assessed

a $600 in costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to October 12, 2015, for being

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


York County Julie M. Renaut, license no. PN264980, of Hanover, York County, was automatically suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (05/16/17)

Out of State Maria E. Pinero, PA license no. RN580213, of St. Cloud, Florida, was indefinitely suspended and was

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. (06/14/17)

Norma Jean Raugh, PA license no. RN349379L, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was assessed a $525 in

costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to August 8, 2016, for being unable to

practice by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological

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


Nicqueline J. Riffle, PA license no. RN544942, of Beaver Creek, Ohio, was indefinitely suspended based

on disciplinary action taken against her license by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(08/04/17)

Ethel Miles Johnson, PA license no. PN090937L, of Snellville, Georgia, was indefinitely suspended and

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

report same to the Board. (08/04/17)

Harry Douglas McCarty, PA license no. RN543622, of Benton, Arkansas, was indefinitely suspended

based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (02/01/17)

Patricia Ridel McNulty, PA license no. RN271553L, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, was indefinitely

suspended until at least such time as Respondent demonstrates that her license to practice nursing in

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

to report same to the Board. (02/01/17)

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Joni M. Nowak, PA license no. RN557166, of Lakewood, Ohio, was reprimanded and assessed a $500

civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken against her license by another state and her failure to


Elaine M. O’Connell, PA license no. RN287206L, of Little Elm, Texas, was indefinitely suspended and

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


Aimee Thrasher, PA license no. RN534448, of Astoria, New York, was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty

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

and failing to report same to the Board. (09/28/17)

Laurie Ann Bathurst, PA license no. RN259947L, of Latta, South Carolina, was ordered to pay $360 in

costs of investigation and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to January 18, 2017, 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. (08/04/17)

Kelvin J. Toby, PA license no. PN151457L of Tucson, Arizona, 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. (09/21/17)

Nikki Samuels, PA license no. PN296024, of Wilmington, Delaware, was indefinitely suspended and

ordered to pay the costs of investigation in the amount of $525, based on being addicted to alcohol,

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (09/27/17)

Marshall Fintan, PA license nos. RN353018L and PN150436L, of Rosenberg, Texas, had his nursing

licenses suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (09/29/17)

David M. Sabol, PA license no. PN301610, of East Liverpool, Ohio, was suspended for no less than three

years retroactive to July 26, 2017, based on findings he violated the terms of a previous board order.

(10/03/17)

Wilbur Kramer Cuddy, PA license no. RN646106, of Butte, Montana, had a public reprimand placed on

his permanent disciplinary record with the Board because he had a license suspended or revoked or has

received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (10/27/17)

Myra Jo Easter, PA license no. RN552775, of Farmville, Virginia, had a public reprimand placed on her

permanent disciplinary record with the Board and was indefinitely and actively suspended until such time

as her Virginia nursing license is restored to unrestricted, non-probationary status and the Board grants the

reinstatement of her license to practice as a registered nurse as outlined in the Consent Agreement

between the Respondent and the Board after which she may apply for the reinstatement of her license to

practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under terms and conditions outlined

in the aforementioned Consent Agreement, 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. (10/27/17)

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Kenisha Ishawna Thomas, PA license no. RN654863, of Newark, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00), and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent record

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

by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession, or county. (10/27/17)

Rhea M. Holloman, PA license no. PN276704, of Wilmington, Delaware, was indefinitely suspended for

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

in the event she cooperates fully with PHMP and petitions for her license to be removed from active

suspension because she was addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent; and violated a lawful

disciplinary order of the Board. (10/27/17)

Nancy Rafferty Tennie, PA license no. RN345374L of Mason, Ohio, 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 county. (10/27/17)

Amy Nicole King, PA license no. RN654380, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, voluntarily surrendered her


proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or county. (10/27/17)

Regina R. Doerr, PA license no. RN551548, of Dallas, Texas, 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. (10/27/17)

Charles Albert Henderson, PA license no. RN583446, of White Salmon, Washington, voluntarily

surrendered his license, because he had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary

action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country; and failed to

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

for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (10/27/2017)

Michele L. Bialy, PA license no. RN571554, of Wilmington, North Carolina, voluntarily surrendered her


proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession, or country. (10/27/17)

Stacey Geller-Distler, PA license no. RN625907, of Livingston, New Jersey, had a public reprimand

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

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

(10/27/17)

Cynthia L. Warriner, PA license nos. SP011769 and RN203192L, of Woodland Park, Colorado,

voluntarily surrendered her licenses, because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other

disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country and

failed to report disciplinary action in another state within 90 days of final disposition or on application for

renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (10/27/17)

Stefanie Jo Proctor, PA license no. RN537478, of Roanoke, Virginia, was indefinitely suspended, such

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

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

licensing authority in another state. (10/27/17)

Shaunna Lee Benjamin, PA license no. RN587819, of Elmira, New York, was indefinitely and actively

suspended, 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 had

received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (10/31/17)

Stephen Alfred Hilbert, PA license no. RN615405, of Debary, Florida, had a public reprimand placed on

his permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because he had a license suspended or revoked or has

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

or country; and failed to report disciplinary action in other state within ninety days. (10/27/17)

Carly Cropper Hampton, PA license no. RN596991, of Wilmington, Delaware, was suspended for no less

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

probation, 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 judgement or


Toni McKeever, PA license no. RN349416L, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was revoked based on receiving

disciplinary action of another state, failing to report same to the Board and having pled guilty to a crime

of moral turpitude. (02/08/17)

Melissa Hollinger, PA license no. RN247876L, of Spring Valley, California was placed on indefinite

probation based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(09/29/17)

John Albert Rajczyk, PA license no. RN630314, of Mesa, Arizona, 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. (02/08/16)

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.

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PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Crawford County Richard E. Moran, license no. OS005711L, of Linesville, Crawford County, was suspended for failing to


Montgomery County Jeffrey Charles Bado, license no. OS005534L, of Elkins Park, Montgomery County, was automatically

suspended based on his conviction of felonies in violation of the Drug Act. (09/14/17)

PA Board of Pharmacy

Allegheny County Jeffrey Alan Markovitz, license no. RP030155L, of Clairton, Allegheny County, voluntarily surrendered

his license, because he pleaded guilty to felony charges before a federal court. (11/28/17)

Erie County John Floyd Chiota, license no. RP028909L, of Erie, Erie County, voluntarily surrendered his license,

because he received probation without verdict in the disposition of felony charges before a state court.

(11/28/17)

Out of State Daniel Allen Brust, PA license no. RP442336, of O Fallon, Missouri, voluntarily surrendered his license,

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

disciplinary action by the proper pharmacist licensing authority of another state, territory or country

(11/28/17)

Professional Arts Pharmacy (PIC Simeon J. Georgiou), PA registration no. NP000315, of Baltimore,

Maryland, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 because it had a permit to conduct a

pharmacy disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (11/28/17)

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry Columbia County Jody Jones Kubicki, license no. SC004606L, of Berwick, Columbia County, had her license to practice as

a Podiatrist 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. (11/06/2017)

PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions taken.

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Real Estate Commission

Philadelphia County Mario J. DeJesse, license no. RS301008, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty and indefinitely suspended for pleading guilty to a felony and failing to notify the Commission

within 30 days. (09/15/17)

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

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

Centre County Cindy Lee Brumbaugh, license no. SW126527, of Howard, Centre County, was revoked, issued a $9,000

civil penalty and assessed $533.52 in costs of investigation, based on immoral or unprofessional conduct,

conviction of misdemeanors and crimes of moral turpitude. (09/25/17)

Philadelphia County John William Green, license no. CW016241, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of two thousand three hundred dollars ($2,300) and within six (6) month from the effective

date of this Order, shall attend and successfully complete the missing hours of continuing education

necessary to meet the requirements for the March 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013, and March 1, 2013

through February 28, 2015 biennial reporting periods, because he failed to complete during the preceding

biennium thirty (30) clock hours of continuing education in acceptable courses and programs in social

work offered by approved providers in that Respondent provided proof of completion of only twelve (12)

hours; and submitted a biennial renewal containing inaccurate information to the Board. (10/24/17)

Jacqueline A. Weinberger, license no. MF000651, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was actively

suspended for a period of five years, paid a civil penalty of six hundred dollars and the costs of

investigation in the amount of nine hundred thirty-six dollars and twelve cents, was ordered to complete

forty-five hours of remedial education, and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary

record with the Board, because she engaged in sexual intimacies with a client/patient; engaged in sexual

intimacies with a former client/patient (the same individual), within seven years following the termination

of the professional relationship; deviated from the American Association for Marriage and Family

Therapy Code of Ethics by furthering her own interests and by exploiting the client/patient; and, failed to

make accurate records of therapy sessions and committed unprofessional conduct by failing to keep

accurate records. (10/24/17)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Bucks County Joseph J. Falcone, II, of Fairless Hills, Bucks County, was denied a vehicle salesperson license based

upon his felony conviction. (10/04/17)

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Joseph A. Macnichol, license no. MV217207, of Warrington, Bucks County, was assessed a $1,000 civil

penalty and indefinitely suspended based upon his criminal convictions. (08/17/17)

Centre County Saad Adda, license no. MV193600, of Bellefonte, Centre County, was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty and

revoked based upon his criminal convictions. (08/17/17)

Clarion County James D. McCauley, license no. MV213278, of New Bethlehem, Clarion County, was indefinitely

suspended, said suspension stayed in favor of probation and assessed a $250 civil penalty based upon his

criminal convictions. (09/27/17)

Erie County James J. McDonnell, license no. MV193576, of Erie, Erie County, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (08/18/17)

Lehigh County Stefhon C. Buchanan, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was granted a probationary license to run concurrent

with his criminal parole including the payment of costs, fines, and restitution. (10/03/17)

Luzerne County Gerald J. Cookus, license no. MV147395L, of Shickshinny, Luzerne County, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license, because he plead guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other

state or Federal jurisdiction of a crime involving moral turpitude and because he has been convicted of a

felony. (10/31/17)

Philadelphia County Eugeniu Stegari, license no. MV227147, of Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended for no less

than six months followed by two years of probation, based upon his criminal convictions. (8/10/17)

Amin R. Amenra, license no. MV216505, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

retroactive to September 15, 2017, pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia



Westmoreland County Lee M. Lishka, license no. MV164116L, of Seward, Westmoreland County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $7,700 as well as the costs of investigation in the amount of $1,036.68 because he engaged in

the business of a vehicle dealer without first obtaining the required license. In addition, Mr. Lishka has

agreed to cease and desist from engaging in the business of a vehicle dealer in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania until he has secured a vehicle dealer license. (9/19/17)

Out of State Habibullah A. Khan, PA license no. MV220774, of Elkridge, Maryland, was levied a civil penalty of

$10,000 and revoked because he failed to account for moneys and engaged in unprofessional conduct.

(08/10/17)

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Gregory A. Fuller, PA license no. MV242931, of Metamora, Ohio, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (09/28/17)

Ronald L. Baker, PA license no. MV242924, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was suspended for failing to


PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

Armstrong County Robert L. Lash, license no. BV002908L, of Adrian, Armstrong County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of two thousand dollars, and costs of investigation of five hundred dollars and, attend and successfully

complete the online course: “Veterinary Law & Ethics”, because he engaged in incompetence, gross

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

acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice; failed to maintain required veterinary medical,

surgical and/or diagnostic procedure logs and/or medical records. (11/17/17)

Delaware County Kimberly A. Bowers, license no. BV008680L, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of three thousand dollars, and costs of investigation of five hundred dollars; attend and

successfully complete fourteen hours of remedial education in emergency care, 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 at 49

Pa Code §31.21 Principle 7. Responsibility to clients and patients which states: d) Veterinarians shall

practice in accordance with current advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards of care in

veterinary medicine, including using current proven techniques, drugs and scientific research that may

affect treatment decisions. (11/17/17)

Lebanon County Calvin Craig Clements, license no. BV005856L, of Palmyra, Lebanon County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of seven thousand dollars, costs of investigation of three thousand dollars; and complete at least

fourteen hours of remedial education, because he engaged in incompetence, gross negligence, or other

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

veterinary medical practice; failed to practice in accordance with current advancements and acceptable

and prevailing standards of care in veterinary medicine, including using current prove techniques, drugs

and scientific research that may affect treatment decisions and failed to practice in accordance with

advancements and acceptable ad prevailing standards of veterinary medical practice related to the

pharmacologic properties, indications and contraindications of drugs and biologics. (11/17/17)

Lehigh County Michael William Peters, license no. VT003778, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was issued a public

reprimand and placed on probation based upon his conviction of a crime of moral turpitude. (09/25/17)

Luzerne County Paul Morgan d/b/a Pawsitive Pup, of Plains, Luzerne County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of three

thousand dollars, and costs of investigation of five hundred and thirty dollars, and to cease and desist from

performing hydrotherapy and cold laser therapy on animals in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and

refrain from performing any other activity which requires a license, registration, certificate, authorization,

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approval or permit issued by the board unless and until he holds the appropriate authorization to practice

the profession and/or is supervised in his work as required by board regulation, because he engaged in

and/or advertised that he engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without being properly licensed

or certified to do so under the Act as defined by 63 P.S. §485.3(10). (11/27/17)

Perry County Amy Lea Wereley, license no. BV011243, of Shermans Dale, Perry County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of two thousand five hundred dollars, costs of investigation of five hundred dollars, and complete

an online comprehensive course, 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; failed to 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; failed to practice in accordance with

advancements and acceptable and prevailing standards of veterinary medical practice related to the

pharmacologic properties, indications and contraindications of drugs and biologics; failed to maintain

required veterinary medical, surgical and/or diagnostic procedure logs and/or medical records. (11/17/17)

Warren County Brooke Leigh Imus, license no. BV011695, of Russell, Warren County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of four thousand dollars and costs of investigation of one thousand dollars; attend and successfully

complete a 7 hour remedial education course in orthopedic surgical techniques and attend and complete

an online veterinary medical record class, 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 Rules of Professional Conduct for

Veterinarians at 49 Pa Code §31.21, Principle 1(b) and/or (c) and, violated the Board's recordkeeping

regulations at 49 Pa Code §31.22. (11/17/17)

Out of State Timothy Mark Delatte, PA license no. BV011786, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and his license was publicly reprimanded, because he was disciplined by a licensing or

disciplinary authority of another state or country or convicted or disciplined by a court of a state or

country for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under the act or this chapter. (11/17/17)

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