DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS August 2014

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS August 2014

Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele announced that 99 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 0 Lackawanna 0

Allegheny 8 Lancaster 6

Armstrong 0 Lawrence 1

Beaver 1 Lebanon 1

Bedford 0 Lehigh 3

Berks 3 Luzerne 2

Blair 1 Lycoming 1

Bradford 0 McKean 1

Bucks 3 Mercer 0

Butler 0 Mifflin 1

Cambria 0 Monroe 0

Cameron 0 Montgomery 5

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 0 Northampton 1

Chester 1 Northumberland 1

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 1 Philadelphia 8

Clinton 1 Pike 0

Columbia 0 Potter 0

Crawford 1 Schuylkill 0

Cumberland 1 Snyder 0

Dauphin 2 Somerset 1

Delaware 7 Sullivan 0

Elk 0 Susquehanna 0

Erie 2 Tioga 0

Fayette 0 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 1 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 1

Greene 0 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 3

Indiana 0 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 0 York 3

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 72

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 27

Total 99

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PA Board of Accountancy

Franklin County Troy A. Beam, certificate no. CA026596L, of Shippensburg, Franklin County, was assessed a civil

penalty of $40,000 and was revoked based upon his six felony convictions of obstructing and impeding

the IRS laws, attempting to evade and defeat payment of assessed taxes and willful failure to file tax

returns, in federal court. (06/23/14)

Montgomery County Rodney K. Reynolds, license no. CA031573L, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County dated June 12, 2014, which the

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

immediately. (06/24/14)

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners

Dauphin County

Lamont M. Maddox, license nos. BM093706 and BL053415, of Middletown, Dauphin County, was

suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated June 16, 2014,

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


Philadelphia County Hair Connection, license no. BO433255, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (06/25/14)

George Davis, unlicensed, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil penalty of $500 for

operating a barber shop without a license. (06/12/14)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Delaware County Robert N. Coyle, certificate no. BA000548L, formerly of Glen Mills, Delaware County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $4,000 and was revoked because he pled guilty to the crime of loan fraud which was

substantially related to the practice of residential real property appraising. (06/18/14)

PA Board of Chiropractic No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Esspa Inc. t/d/b/a Esspa Kozmetika Organic Skincare, license nos. CZ106704 and CY106964, of

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,500 for operating a salon without

displaying its salon licenses and failing to file an application to change the location of the salon with the

Board. (07/10/14)

Lawrence County Thuy Quang Vu, license no. CL007346R, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/14/14)

Philadelphia County 1001 Faces, license no. CB100574L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,700 for employing an unlicensed individual, owner or designated person in charge

unavailable to inspectors, failing to display licenses, failing to display a sign indicating that it was a salon,

failing to post a “no smoking” sign, and for failing to have the minimum equipment necessary for a salon.

(07/10/14)

PA Board of Crane Operators

Delaware County Michael Gillan t/d/b/a MG Tree Service of Broomall, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000.00, because he employed an unlicensed individual to operate a crane. (07/23/14)

Montgomery County Monster Tree Service, of Fort Washington, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$1,000.00, because it employed an unlicensed individual to operate a crane. (07/23/14)

PA Board of Dentistry No disciplinary actions taken.

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

PA Board of Funeral Directors

Lancaster County Melanie Beth Scheid, license no. FD013769L, of Conestoga, Lancaster County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$3,500 because she engaged in gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in the carrying on of the

profession; and failed to fulfill the professional responsibilities of a funeral director. (08/06/14)

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy

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No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Medicine

Allegheny County John Constandine Menotaides, license no. MD038837L, of Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, was

automatically suspended based on his felony conviction under the Drug Act. (06/17/14)

Delaware County Lynne R. Stonis, license no. YM001213L, of Folsom, Delaware County, had a public reprimand placed

on her permanent disciplinary record with the board, her license was suspended for a period of 30 days,

and she must complete five hours of continuing education in Medical Ethics within 60 days from the date

of the order because she engaged in unprofessional or immoral conduct when she misrepresented or

concealed a material fact in obtaining a license or a certificate issued by the board or a reinstatement

thereof by submitting an altered document to satisfy the board's audit of her continuing education

requirements, and made a false or deceptive biennial registration with the board. (07/22/14)

George G. Bocobo, license no. MD042554E, until recently of Villanova, Delaware County, was

suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County dated June 9,

2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is

effective immediately. (06/25/14)

Lancaster County David A. Lundgren, license no. OM000106, of Marietta, Lancaster County, was suspended from the

practice of oriental medicine for a period of three years and six months, with the first six months served as

an active suspension, because he engaged in sexual behavior with a current patient. (07/22/14)

Lehigh County Maryann Theresa Weisman, license no. MD043771E, of Whitehall, Lehigh County, was 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. (08/07/14)

McKean County Abaz Sosic, license no. MD069319L, of Bradford, McKean County, was indefinitely suspended because

he was convicted of a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime related to the practice of

medicine. (07/22/14)

Out of State Anne C. Aldridge, Pennsylvania license no. MD047235L, of Bear, Delaware, was placed on indefinite

probation based on disciplinary action taken against her license by another state. (06/11/14)

Dale N. Payne, license no. MD031726E, of Tucson, Arizona, was indefinitely suspended for no less than

five years retroactive to March 4, 2014, such suspension to be stayed in favor of no less than five years of

probation to run concurrent with his period of probation in Arizona, because he was unable to practice the

profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to drugs or alcohol,

or mental incompetence and had a license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended,

revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (07/22/14)

William D. Trusnovic, of Jackson, California, was granted a Pennsylvania license immediately placed on

probation to run concurrent with his probation with the Medical Board of California. (06/24/14)

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Connor William Smith, license no. MD067771L, of New York, New York, had his Pennsylvania license

automatically suspended based on his misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (05/21/14)

Erik Robert Washburn, of Marina, California, was granted a Pennsylvania Medical Training license

immediately suspended for a period of no less than three years and stayed in favor of probation for no less

than three years. (06/12/14)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Allegheny County Anthony P. Iadicicco, notary commission no. 1076854, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended

for six months, with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to certain

terms which include his successful completion of a six-hour notary practice and procedure course and was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250, which shall be immediately stayed contingent upon the successful

completion of the six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and assessment fees of $300, because he

failed to keep and maintain an accurate chronological register of all official notarial acts and failed to be

familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (08/04/14)

Bucks County Betty L. Gabilanes, notary commission no. 1054989, of Fairless Hills, Bucks County, was suspended for

six months, with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to certain terms

which include her successful completion of a six-hour notary practice and procedure course and was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $250, which shall be immediately stayed contingent upon the successful

completion of the six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and assessment fees of $150, because

she failed to keep and maintain an accurate chronological register of all official notarial acts performed by

failing to list separately each notarial service provided or, in the alternative, by failing to list separately

the clerical fees associated with each notarial service and failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public by certifying a document which the notary is prohibited by law from

copying or certifying. (08/04/14)

Lehigh County Chad Nemeh, notary commission number 1219799, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was revoked based on

findings he failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public, he is not of

sufficient ability to hold the office of notary public, failed to keep and maintain custody of an accurate

chronological register of all official acts by that notary done by virtue of his office and failed to give a

certified copy of the register in the notary’s office to any person applying for the same. (05/28/14)

Philadelphia County Denise LaRossa, notary commission no. 1244503, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for six months, with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, during which she

much attend and successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course and was ordered

to pay a civil penalty of $250 and probation assessment of $300 because she failed to be of sufficient

ability and failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public. (07/23/14)

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Antoniette M. Black, notary commission no. 1225117, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently

and voluntarily surrendered her commission because she failed to know through personal knowledge or

have satisfactory evidence that the person appearing before her was the party who executed an affidavit

and failed to maintain an accurate chronological register of all official acts performed. (08/13/14)

Somerset County Gary J. Pirschl, notary commission number 1129987, of Rockwood, Somerset County, was revoked,

based on findings he failed to know through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the

person appearing before him as the person described in and who was executing the instrument, failed to

keep and maintain custody and control of an accurate chronological register of all official acts done by

virtue of his notary commission, failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public and was not of

sufficient ability to hold the office of notary public. (05/28/14)

PA Board of Nursing

Allegheny County Mara Pierce, license no. RN604806, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny 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 she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients.

(07/17/14)

Michelle Lombardo Martin, license no. RN347553L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny 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, retroactive to April 8, 2013, because she is unable to practice professional

nursing with reasonable skill and safety and because she was convicted of felony charges in the courts of

the Commonwealth, United States, or any other state, territory, possession, or country. (07/17/14)

Amanda Elizabeth Asbury, license no. RN558448, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to

attend and successfully complete at least six hours of remedial education on the topic of nursing law and

ethics and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she

possessed, used, acquired or distributed a controlled substance or caution legend drug for other than an

acceptable medical purpose and misappropriated equipment, materials, property, drugs or money from an

employer or patient. (07/17/14)

Nicole Marie Flage, license no. RN569906, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to April 19, 2013, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (07/02/14)

John J. Pinkovsky, license no. RN352493L and certificate no. SP007915 of Tarentum, Allegheny

County were suspended for no less than five years retroactive to February 11, 2014 for failing to

comply with a previous Board order. (04/25/14)

Beaver County L. Christine Sims, license no. RN567543, of Beaver Falls, Beaver County, was suspended for no less than

six months because she violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board and is unable to practice the

profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (07/17/14)

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Berks County Suzanne Peck Wetzel, license no. RN626541, of Reading, Berks County, was indefinitely suspended for

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

probation, 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 has received ARD to a felony in a court of this Commonwealth. (07/17/14)

Janine Nicole Zacckey, license no. RN588071, of Reading, Berks County, had her license to practice

professional nursing suspended retroactive to April 19, 2012, such suspension immediately stayed in

favor of probation retroactive to April 19, 2012, subject to certain 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. (07/17/14)

Molly Hayes Miller, license no. PN089803L, of Wernersville, Berks 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 subject to board’s terms and condition, because she failed to practice the profession with

reasonable skill and safety by reason of addiction. (07/17/14)

Bucks County Ibrahim Suarau, license no. PN279420, of Bristol, Bucks County, had a public reprimand placed on his

permanent disciplinary record with the board and was ordered to pay a $500 civil penalty because he had

a license suspended or revoked or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in

another state, territory, possession, or country. (07/17/14)

Chester County Melynn E Smith-Wylie, license no. RN541094, of Downingtown, Chester County, was indefinitely

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

than three years probation, 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. (07/17/14)

Clinton County Patricia Ann Mazzoli, license no. PN283507, of Lock Haven, Clinton County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent board record because she failed to document and maintain accurate records.

(07/17/14)

Crawford County David H. Dallas, license no. RN563084, of Cambridge Springs, Crawford County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to April 7, 2014, based on findings he violated the terms of a previous

board order. (07/10/14)

Cumberland County Stephanie Marie Lane, license no. RN602727, of Enola, Cumberland County, was actively suspended for

a minimum period until the successful completion of her ARD program 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 of felony

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

country. (07/17/14)

Dauphin County Kimberly Smith Orfanelli, license no. RN261925L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was indefinitely

suspended, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation until such time that she

successfully completes her criminal probation, because she received Accelerated Rehabilitative

Disposition in the disposition of felony charges. (07/17/14)

Delaware County Molly Mason Caber, license no. PN281930, of Boothwyn, Delaware County, was suspended for three

years, with said suspension stayed in favor of no less than three years probation, because she is addicted

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

coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (07/17/14)

Erie County Sharon S. Sestak, license no. RN519579L, of Erie, Erie County, was suspended retroactive to December 13, 2013, for failing to complete the continuing education requirements required by a previous Board order. (05/23/14) Lancaster County Joshua Ryan Smith, license no. RN577990, of Lititz, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than one year retroactive to April 3, 2014, with such suspension stayed in favor of probation for no

less than one year, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because he 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.

(07/17/14)

Loretta Jo Humbel, license no. RN612316, of Akron, Lancaster County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to February 7, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (06/13/14)

Kimberly Warner, license no. RN544333 of Lititz, Lancaster County, was suspended but immediately

stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years, contingent to monitoring by the Professional

Health Monitoring Program and Disciplinary Monitoring Unit, under the terms and conditions of the

Order. (07/09/14)

Lebanon County Mary Ann Sattazahn, license no. PN292360, of Annville, Lebanon County, was suspended for no less

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

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

judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (07/17/14)

Luzerne County Melanie Lynn Bennett, license no. PN100418L, of Hazelton, Luzerne County, was revoked based on

disciplinary action taken against her license by the proper licensing authority of Mississippi. (07/24/14)

Lycoming County Diane Hake, license no. RN321297L, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, was granted a reissuance of her

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license subject to passing the license examination, and that license shall be immediately placed on

probation for a period of three years. (06/10/14)

Mifflin County Douglas Lynn Wyland, license no. RN507750L, of Belleville, Mifflin County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to June 2, 2011, suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than

three years probation retroactive to June 2, 2011, subject to certain terms and conditions, because he 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. (07/17/14)

Philadelphia County Laura VanDervort, license no. RN554437, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for no less than three years retroactive to December 4, 2008, for violating a previous Board order. (06/18/14) Kelly Cole Chiarlanza, license no. RN520225L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

no less than three years retroactive to April 7, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (07/02/14)

Evelyn Rivera, license no. RN576215, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for no less than three years retroactive to February 10, 2014, for having violated the terms of a previous Board order. (04/16/14)

Washington County Michelle Knapp Kemmer, license nos. RN538503 and PN256394L, of Canonsburg, Washington County,

was suspended indefinitely, based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (06/11/14)

Westmoreland County Sheila Jean Wright, license no. PN259573L, of Jeannette, Westmoreland County, was automatically

suspended for no less than one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years to run

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

she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation of the Drug Act, 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, and has been convicted or has pleaded guilty to a crime of moral turpitude

in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other states, territory or country.

(07/17/14)

Patricia Keller, license no. RN176407L, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, had her license to practice

professional nursing suspended because she is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct, committed

fraud and deceit in the practice of nursing and misappropriated equipment, materials, property, drugs or

money from an employer or patient. (07/17/14)

Theresa K. Strayer, license no. PN274976, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, was suspended indefinitely retroactive to November 26, 2013, based on findings she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs that tend to impair judgment or coordination. (06/06/14)

York County

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Jack Q. David, license no. RN520826L of Stewartstown, York County, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, retroactive to

February 27, 2012, 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 because he had

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges. (07/17/14)

Michele Evette Ross, license no. RN270538L, of Jacobus, York County was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to April 7, 2014 for failing to comply with a previous Board order. (06/16/14)

Out of State Kelly L. Wiley, license no. RN278582L, of Beverly, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended retroactive

to April 7, 2014, 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 she violated a lawful order of the

Board. (07/17/14)

Bonnie Louise Parker, license no. RN195967L, of Hunt Valley, Maryland, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered her professional nursing 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. (07/17/14)

Elizabeth Mayer Jenkins, license no. RN343037L of Mission Viejo, California, voluntarily surrendered

her license to practice as a practical nurse because she violated the law in that she refused to attend a

mental and physical examination. (07/17/14)

William Hansford Moses, Pennsylvania license no. RN619065 of Webster Springs, West Virginia, was

indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to June 7, 2014, such suspension to be

immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation in the Disciplinary Monitoring Unit,

because he violated the law in that he is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and

safety. (07/17/14)

Barbara Barnett Trujillo, Pennsylvania license no. RN258410L of Carlsbad, California, voluntarily

surrendered her license on the grounds that she violated the law in that 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. (07/17/14)

Jennifer L. Walnoha, license no. RN527927L, of Wellsburg, West Virginia, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent board record 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.

(07/17/14)

Corinne Kellner Pace, Pennsylvania license no. RN544337, of Henderson, Nevada, had a public

reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board and was ordered to pay a $500 civil

penalty 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. (07/17/14)

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Patricia Gertner, Pennsylvania license no. RN174574L, of Charlotte, North Carolina, agreed to the

voluntary surrender 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, territory, possession, or country.

(07/17/14)

Sara Kay Hughes Dailey, Pennsylvania license no. RN542998, of Lincoln, Nebraska, 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, territory, possession, or country. (07/17/14)

Joseph J. Bartoszek, Jr., Pennsylvania license no. RN308452L, of Belmont, North Carolina, agreed to the

permanent voluntary surrender of his professional nursing license because he had a license suspended or

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

possession, or country. (07/17/14)

Byard W. Arkward, III, Pennsylvania license no. RN293262L of Smyrna, Georgia, agreed to the

voluntary surrender of 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.

(07/17/14)

Bonnie Lynn Bergman, Pennsylvania license no. RN579661, of Fort Pierce, Florida, 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. (07/17/14)

Mary McCulloh Piper, Pennsylvania license no. RN235120L, of Greencastle, Franklin County,

voluntarily surrendered her license on the grounds that she engaged in unprofessional conduct. (07/17/14)

Janice Williams VanFossen, Pennsylvania license no. RN298122L, of Aiken, South Carolina, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $500 and 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, territory, possession or country, and

failed to report that disciplinary action was taken against his/her nursing license in another state within 90

days of final disposition or on the next renewal application of his/her Pennsylvania nursing license,

whichever was sooner. (07/17/14)

Valerie B. Maradie, Pennsylvania license no. RN545578, of Montgomery, Alabama, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $500 and 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, territory, possession or country, and failed to

report disciplinary action in other state within 90 days of final disposition or on application for renewal of

licensure, whichever is sooner. (07/17/14)

David Pecora, Pennsylvania license no. RN561835, of Bemidji, Minnesota, was publically reprimanded

after having disciplinary action taken against his license in other states. (06/16/14)

Eugenie Dellorene Medley, Pennsylvania license no. PN270522 of Kissimmee, Florida, was

revoked based upon having disciplinary action taken against her license in another state and for

failing to report the same within 90 days. (05/25/14)

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PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

Erie County Alex Petrungaro, license and registration no. NH006891, of Erie, Erie County, was actively suspended for

five years because he engaged in fraud or deceit in the practice of the profession. (07/23/14)

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

PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine Delaware County Lenwood B. Wert, license no. OS001390L, of Lansdowne, Delaware County, was automatically

suspended based on his having pled guilty to a misdemeanor under the Drug Act. (05/15/14)

Lenwood B. Wert, license no. OS001390L, of Lansdowne, Delaware County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license to practice osteopathic medicine because he was convicted of a crime

involving moral turpitude or a crime related to the practice of osteopathic medicine in a state court.

(08/13/14)

Luzerne County Mark A. Gonsky, license no. OS005105L, of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, was 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. (08/11/14)

York County R. Dale McCormick, license no. OS001033L, of York, York County, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered, all licenses, registrations, certifications, approvals, authorizations or permits issued by the

board to him because he failed to retain patient records for at least seven years from the last entry and

failed to maintain confidentiality of medical records. (08/13/14)

Out of State Louis Andrew Kovacs, license no. OS001823L of North Canton, Ohio, agreed to the permanent voluntary

surrender of his license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery along with any other authorizations

to practice the profession in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he had a license to practice

osteopathic medicine and surgery revoked or suspended or had other disciplinary action taken by the

proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report such discipline within 60 days after its

occurrence. (08/13/14)

PA Board of Pharmacy Bucks County

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Shane C. Wenner, license no. RP041640L, of Yardley, Bucks County, was 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. (08/12/14)

Clearfield County Eric Vern Fox, license no. RP043882L, of Clearfield, Clearfield County, was suspended for a period of

four years because he pleaded guilty to felony charges in a federal court. (08/12/14)

Lehigh County Nicholas Loukas, Jr., unlicensed, of Bethlehem, Northampton and Lehigh Counties, was denied licensure

based on the felony drug possession charges in New Jersey. (06/11/14)

Northampton County Nicholas Loukas, Jr., unlicensed, of Bethlehem, Northampton and Lehigh Counties, was denied licensure

based on the felony drug possession charges in New Jersey. (06/11/14)

Northumberland County Amanda Kurtz, license no. RP444264, of Elysburg, Northumberland County, permanently voluntarily

surrendered her license to practice as a pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she

failed to abide by and obey the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its

political subdivisions and all rules and regulations and laws pertaining to the practice of the profession;

failed to notify PHMP by telephone in the specified time of criminal charges filed against her; and failed

to submit to random unannounced and observed drug and alcohol tests as directed by PHMP. (08/12/14)

Out of State Osaru Chiamaka Okoro, Pennsylvania license no. RP442520, of Irving, Texas, was reprimanded and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken in another state. (06/18/14)

Richard C. Carano, Pennsylvania license no. RP031457L, of Poland, Ohio, was reprimanded based on

disciplinary action taken against his license by another state. (06/18/14)

Charles A. Gutin, license no. RP041960R, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license, along with any other licenses, registrations, certificates, approvals, authorizations,

or permits issued by the board to him because he received disciplinary action by the proper pharmacist

licensing authority of another state. (08/12/14)

Neil Montgomery Cameron, license no. RP031105L, of Plantation, Florida, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license, along with any other licenses issued by the board to him to practice the profession

in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he received disciplinary action by the proper pharmacist

licensing authority of another state. (08/12/14)

PA Board of Physical Therapy Blair County Gregory Alan Betar, II, certificate no. TEI001053, of Altoona, Blair 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 terms and conditions, because he is unable to practice the profession

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

or coordination. (07/24/14)

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PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions taken.

Real Estate Commission

Lancaster County Jose D. Romero, license no. RS280143, of Landisville, Lancaster County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated June 9, 2014, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (07/08/14)

Montgomery County Brian W. Patrick, license no. RM421375, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license because he comingled deposits, other escrows, or property of another

person with the broker's own funds or property; failed to preserve for three years following its

consummation records relating to any real estate transaction; and failed to provide information requested

by the Commission within a reasonable time, as the result of a formal or informal investigation.

(07/15/14)

Affinity Property Management and Realty, LLC, license no. RB066997, of Pottstown, Montgomery

County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered its license to practice as a real estate broker in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because it comingled deposits, other escrows, or property of another

person with the broker's own funds or property; failed to preserve for three years following its

consummation records relating to any real estate transaction; and failed to provide information requested

by the Commission within a reasonable time, as the result of a formal or informal investigation.

(07/15/14)

Robert Dellinger, Jr., license no. RS183328L, of Rockledge, Montgomery County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County dated June 9, 2014, which

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


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

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

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