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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS February 2012

Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele announced that 171 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 Bureau of Charitable Organizations PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology 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 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

Note: The new state boards of Crane Operators and Massage Therapy are developing regulations and licensing procedures and have not yet begun disciplinary processes.

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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 5

Allegheny 12 Lancaster 2

Armstrong 0 Lawrence 1

Beaver 3 Lebanon 3

Bedford 1 Lehigh 4

Berks 7 Luzerne 4

Blair 1 Lycoming 2

Bradford 1 McKean 1

Bucks 1 Mercer 1

Butler 1 Mifflin 3

Cambria 1 Monroe 1

Cameron 0 Montgomery 22

Carbon 1 Montour 0

Centre 2 Northampton 1

Chester 3 Northumberland 3

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 0 Philadelphia 16

Clinton 0 Pike 1

Columbia 0 Potter 1

Crawford 2 Schuylkill 1

Cumberland 3 Snyder 1

Dauphin 6 Somerset 1

Delaware 10 Sullivan 0

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0

Erie 3 Tioga 1

Fayette 2 Union 1

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 1 Warren 2

Fulton 0 Washington 1

Greene 1 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 2

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 2 York 5

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 152

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 19

Total 171

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PA Board of Accountancy

Allegheny County Anna M. Baird, license no. CA016272L of Bridgeville, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $5,000, her license to practice as a certified public accountant in this Commonwealth

suspended for five years, and a public reprimand placed on her record because she was suspended of the

right to practice before a federal governmental agency. (12/20/11)

Bucks County William J. Tobin, Jr., license no. CA028775L of Churchville, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $2,500 because he practiced on a lapsed license. (1/17/12)

Chester County Jeffreys & Associates, PC, license no. AF001624L of Exton, Chester County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,500 because it practiced as an accountancy firm when it was not currently

licensed and registered. (12/20/11)

Liberty Property Trust, license no. PX177073, of Malvern, Chester County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,000, costs of investigation in the amount of $296.24, and suspended its approval to practice

as an accountancy program sponsor for a period of three years, such suspension immediately stayed in

favor of three years probation, because it failed to renew its approval to offer continuing education

courses by January 1, 2008. (11/15/11)

Dauphin County Dena Beth Markowitz, license no. CA031530L of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $150 because she failed to complete at least 20 hours of continuing education during calendar

year 2009 in the biennial period from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009. (1/17/12)

Delaware County George E. Annett, license no. CA005688L of Havertown, Delaware County, had a public reprimand

placed on his permanent board record and the board agreed to the immediate permanent voluntary

surrender of his license and certificate to practice as a certified public accountant because he practiced as

a certified public accountant when he was not currently licensed and registered under the Act. (11/15/11)

Jefferson County McKinley & Co., PC, license no.AF054005 of Brookville, Jefferson County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $7,000 and the cost of investigation of $477.30 because it practiced as a certified public

accountancy firm when it was not currently licensed and registered from January 2003 through September

2010. (12/20/11)

Lackawanna County Michael Geoffrey Mellner, license no. CA014285L of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $3,000; successfully complete an eight-hour continuing professional education course on

practice and records management within sixty (60) days of the board’s adoption of the consent agreement;

and his license suspended for a period of one (1) year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor

of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions because he failed to exercise due professional care in

performance of services, and failed to adequately plan and supervise performance of services. (12/20/11)

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Monroe County William Edward Livesey, Jr, license no. CA034263R of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty in the amount of $600 and, within six months of the effective date of this order, complete

40 hours overall of continuing professional education, because he did not complete the requisite 20 credit

hours of continuing professional education during calendar year 2008 in the biennial period and did not

complete the requisite 80 credit hours of continuing professional education during the applicable biennial

period. (11/15/11)

Montgomery County Gerald R. Clarke, license no. CA027820L of Abington, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 because he affixed his name to any trade or assumed name used by him in his

profession or business to or otherwise issued any report or opinion, certificate or other communication

respecting compliance with conditions established by law or contract, while not a current licensee.

(11/15/11)

Chris Edward Smith, license no. CA038370L of Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500 because he practiced as a certified public accountant when he

was not currently licensed and registered. (01/17/12)

Gregory Harris Stein, license no. CA035660L of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 because he practiced as a certified public accountant between

January 1, 2008 and July 23, 2008, when he was not currently licensed under the CPA Law. (11/15/11)

Joseph M. Marshall, Jr, license no. CA042568 of Collegeville, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

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

because he engaged in conduct that brings the profession of public accounting into disrepute or that

lowers public esteem for the profession. (11/15/11)

Philadelphia County Joseph R. Spina, Jr., license no. CA030335L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty in the amount of $5,000 because he held himself out as a CPA or used the abbreviation CPA

tending to indicate he was licensed to engage in the practice of public accounting when not licensed to do

so by the board and continued to engage in the practice of public accounting on a lapsed license.

(11/15/11)

York County Robert Glenn Rowland, license no. CA018857L of York, York County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

in the amount of $2,500 and a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

board because he practiced as a certified public accountant when he was not currently licensed and

registered under the Act. (1/17/12)

Out of State Brian J. Walling, license no. CA045660 of Waltham, MA, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $300 and successfully complete, within six months of the effective date of the order, six credit

hours overall of continuing professional education because he failed to complete at least 80 hours of

continuing education during the biennial period from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009. (11/15/11)

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PA Architects Licensure Board

Allegheny County Gary Albert Gorski, license no. RA011944X of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $300 as well as undergo an unsupervised period of probation, the duration of

which will be eight months beginning on the first day of the month following the board’s issuance of the

order, because he practiced as an architect during three specific biennial license renewal periods when he

was not currently licensed and registered under the Act. (02/02/12)

Delaware County Matthew Todd Moger, license no. RA404642 of Wayne, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $500 because he engaged in the profession of being an architect after his license

had expired on June 30, 2009. (11/10/11)

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Blair County Juliette Angelique Montgomery, license no. RL003665 of Hollidaysburg, Blair County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $1,500 and costs of investigation of $600 and complete a board-approved course of

at least seven hours on the topic of report writing, seven hours on the topic of sales comparison approach,

and complete a 15-hour National USPAP Course because she failed to complete an appraisal assignment

within the requirements of the USPAP, failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an

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

developed an appraisal, prepared an appraisal report, or communicated an appraisal. (1/12/12)

Cambria County Joseph Alphonse Silvestri, license no. RL000312L of Johnstown, Cambria County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license because he failed to complete an appraisal assignment within the

requirements of the USPAP; failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal,

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

developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal. (02/09/12)

Centre County John Curtin, III, license no. BA001054L of Bellefonte, Centre County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $1,500 and costs of investigation of $500, purchase or lease a real estate appraisal software program,

and complete 22 total hours of remedial education because he failed to complete an appraisal assignment

within the requirements of the USPAP. (12/08/11)

Delaware County Eugene Wieczorek, license no. RL000455L of Havertown, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $250 and attend and successfully complete the seven-hour National USPAP Update Course (or

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an equivalent seven-hour course approved by the AQB) by January 1, 2012, because he failed to

successfully attend and complete the USPAP course during the biennial reporting period. (01/12/12)

Lebanon County Philip M. Giurintano, license no. RL138930 of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $2,000 and costs of investigation of $600 and complete a seven-hour course on report writing,

a three-hour course entitled The Dirty Dozen, and a 15-hour national USPAP course by March 31, 2012

because he failed to complete an appraisal assignment within the requirements of the USPAP; failed or

refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or

communicating an appraisal; and negligently or incompetently developing an appraisal, preparing an

appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal. (02/09/12)

Montgomery County Michael J. Dougherty, license no. RL003506L of Wyndmoor, Montgomery County, agreed to pay a civil

penalty of $1,900 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent record with the board because he

failed to meet the minimum qualifications for renewal of his certificate and knowingly made a false

statement, submitted false information or refused to provide complete information in response to a

question on an application. (01/12/12)

Gary Robert Moskowitz, license no. GA000871L of Gulph Mills, Montgomery County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $1,500 and costs of investigation of $1,000 and authorization to practice the

profession was indefinitely suspended for a minimum period of six months because he failed to complete

an appraisal assignment within the requirements of the USPAP; failed or refused to exercise reasonable

diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal; and

negligently or incompetently developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an

appraisal. (02/09/12)

John B. Taylor, license no. RL001529L of Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, was suspended for a

minimum period of five years because he failed to complete five appraisal assignments within the

requirements of the USPAP; failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing five

appraisals, preparing five appraisal reports, or communicating five appraisals; and negligently or

incompetently developing five appraisals, preparing five appraisal reports, or communicating five

appraisals. (02/09/12)

Out of State Daniel P. Hrabko, certificate no. GA001858 of West Palm Beach, FL, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $500 and required to successfully complete a minimum of two hours on the Real Estate Appraisers

Certification Act, the board's regulations, and the policies of the board because he failed to attend and

successfully complete a minimum of two hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, the

board’s regulations, and the policies of the board during the biennial reporting period. (02/09/12)

Bureau of Charitable Organizations No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Chiropractic

Mifflin County

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Christie R. Gisewhite, license no. DC005082L of Lewistown, Mifflin County, agreed to the indefinite

suspension of her license for no less than two years, six months of which shall be an active suspension

after which she may petition the board for a stay in favor of no less than 18 months of probation, because

she was convicted of a felony, a misdemeanor in the practice of chiropractic, or receiving probation

without verdict, disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, a federal court, or a

court of any other state, territory, possession or country. (01/26/12)

Montgomery County Raymond William Brozek, license no. DC003541L of Telford, Montgomery County, agreed to the

suspension of his license for no less than four and one-half years, 18 months of which shall be an active

suspension after which he may petition the board for a stay in favor of no less than three years of

probation with certain terms and conditions because he has been convicted of a felony, a misdemeanor in

the practice of chiropractic, or receiving probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, a federal

court, or a court of any other state, territory, possession or country. (01/26/12)

Northumberland County James Lee Carl, license nos. DC008694 and AJ008605, of Milton, Northumberland County, agreed to the

revocation of his licenses because he displayed misconduct while carrying on the practice of chiropractic,

committed immoral or unprofessional conduct, willfully engaged in sexual activity with a patient and

committed an act involving moral turpitude, dishonesty or corruption. (01/26/12)

PA Board of Cosmetology

Allegheny County Kathy L. Crissman t/d/b/a Kathy Miller Beauty Salon, license nos. CB080973L and CO149099L, of Harwick,

Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because she, while trading and doing business

as Kathy Miller Beauty Salon, practiced cosmetology in a grossly incompetent manner through the

possession of a razor tool and a box of razor blades. (11/07/11)

Berks County Tammy L. Miller, license no. CM014354L, of Kutztown, Berks County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $350 because she provided cosmetology services while she was not currently licensed.

(11/07/11)

Van's Nails, license no. CY104727L of Reading, Berks County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$600 and costs of investigation of $21 because it practiced nail technology in a grossly incompetent or

unethical manner and failed to have a complete first aid kit. (01/09/12)

Erie County Lisa A. Lobaugh, license CO197280L, of Erie, Erie County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $500 because she practiced cosmetology while her license was lapsed/unregistered. (12/05/11)

Tuan V. Le, d/b/a Foxy Nails, license no. CY109463, of Erie, Erie County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $4,000 because the nail technology salon practiced nail technology in a grossly incompetent or

unethical manner. (01/09/12)

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Philadelphia County Todd Hair and Nail Salon, license no. CB117688 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $2,300 because it practiced cosmetology in a grossly incompetent and/or unethical

manner through the use of metal rasp tools and failure to keep soiled linens in a closed container.

(12/05/11)

York County Simone Hostetter d/b/a Simone’s Unlimited Beauty Salon, license nos. CB100900L and CL011841L, of

Hanover, York County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,800 because she practiced cosmetology in

a grossly incompetent manner through the use of razor tools and razor blades in the practice of

cosmetology; failed to maintain supplies, tools, instruments, and appliances in a sanitary condition; and

employed unlicensed individuals in the practice of cosmetology. (11/07/11)

PA Board of Dentistry

Fayette County Francis A. Jacobyansky, license no. DS023122L of Normalville, Fayette County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $6,000 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

board because he employed a non-licensed dental hygienist and knowingly or negligently employed a

dental hygienist whose license or certificate was not current. (12/16/11)

York County Kevin John Kanya, license no. DS024024L of Red Lion, York County, was ordered to pay the costs of

investigation of $1,000 and was actively suspended for no less than five years and, after a period of no

less than three months and successful completion of requirements as set forth in the agreement, he may

petition the board for a stayed suspension in favor of no less than five years of probation subject to terms

and conditions as set forth in the agreement because he is unable to practice dentistry with reasonable skill

and safety to patients by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of controlled substances, chemicals

or any other type of material, or as the result of any mental or physical condition. (12/16/11)

Out of State Clifford Madison Linkous, license no. DS018318L of Morgantown, WV, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state and

he failed to notify the board of the disciplinary action on the biennial renewal application or within ninety

days of disposition. (01/27/12)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Dauphin County Terry L. Fought, license no. PE023343E of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,000 and costs of investigation in the amount of $399.40 because he practiced

engineering without having at the time of doing so a valid unexpired license properly registered and

offered to practice professional engineering without having at the time of doing so a valid unexpired

license properly registered. (1/19/12)

Out of State

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Steven Eldon Williams, license no. PE062076 of Missouri City, TX, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500 because his license to practice engineering was disciplined for conduct relating to the practice of

engineering by the proper licensing authority of another state. (12/21/11)

PA Board of Funeral Directors

Beaver County George T. Wise, license nos. FD013534L and FS015274 of Beaver Falls, Beaver County, was ordered to

pay restitution in amount of $6,296 as well as have his licenses suspended for no less than 18 months

because he failed to deposit monies received for a preneed funeral contract immediately into an escrow

account in, or transfer the same in trust to, a banking institution in this Commonwealth, as well as failed

to fulfill the obligations of his profession by failing to report to the board within 90 days of the receipt of

preneed/prepaid funds the information required in that subsection for the contract regarding the subject

funeral services. After no less than two months of suspension, he may petition for this suspension to be

stayed in favor of probation for the remainder of the 18-month period. (01/04/12)

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Medicine

Beaver County Richard Albert Schollaert, license no. MD015711E of Ambridge, Beaver County, was indefinitely

suspended for five years, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of five years probation and subject

to certain terms and conditions, because he failed to practice the profession with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of addiction to alcohol. (01/24/11)

Dauphin County Aimal Khan, license no. MD434927, of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than two years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of not less than two years

probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, because he is unfit to practice as a physician due to

mental illness. (01/24/12)

Delaware County Satyendra Kumar Diwan, license no. MD035387L, of Newtown Square, Delaware County, permanently

and voluntarily surrendered his license because he engaged in sexually exploitation and/or sexual

behavior with patients. (12/27/11)

Lackawanna County Sharon K. Skiscim, license no. YM001889L of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of her license because she engaged in unprofessional conduct by failing to conform to

ethical and quality standards of the profession. (12/27/11)

Lancaster County Robert Simon Mathews, license no. MD014585E of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $5,000 and was suspended for a period of two years, such suspension to be immediately

stayed in favor of probation, subject to terms and conditions as set forth in the agreement, because he

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engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient while concurrently treating her and with respect to the

prescribing of controlled substances failed to document in patient's records an initial medical history and

physical examination, re-evaluations, appropriate counseling regarding the conditions diagnosed and

medications prescribed. (11/22/11)

Lehigh County Lorraine Fay Jarrah, license no. MD055939L of Allentown, Lehigh County, had a public reprimand

placed on her license because she had disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of

another state against her license to practice the profession. (11/22/11)

Luzerne County Mark H. Bell, license nos. MD044057E and AK000389L, of Shavertown, Luzerne County, was

indefinitely suspended for no less than 18 months retroactive to June 28, 2011, because he is unable to

practice medicine and surgery with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or addiction

to drugs or alcohol. (01/24/12)

Montgomery County James William Effrece, license no. RT004434, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

$1,000 civil penalty because he practiced as an athletic trainer without a license. (12/27/11)

Northumberland County Matthew M. Godfrey, certificate no. RT004810 of Watsontown, Northumberland County, was

temporarily suspended because his continued practice of medicine is a clear and immediate danger to the

public health and safety. (01/15/12)

Philadelphia County Deborah Paul Consoli, license no. MD038816L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $3,000 and complete 7.5 hours of remedial education on the topic of record keeping

because she failed to take an initial medical history and perform a physical examination prior to

prescribing, administering and dispensing controlled substances and failed to maintain medical records for

patients which accurately, legibly and completely reflect the evaluation and treatment of the patient.

(11/22/11)

Westmoreland County William Francis Ryckman, license no. MD016250E of Sutersville, Westmoreland County, voluntarily and

permanently surrendered his because he was convicted of a felony in a federal court. (01/24/12)

Out of State David Louis Hoban, license no. MD011809E of Santa Cruz, CA, permanently and voluntarily surrendered

his license because he pled no contest to a misdemeanor.; fraudulently billed or caused to be work which

he did not actually provide; and falsification of SVSP Contractor/Volunteer Logs, documenting entry to

and exit from the prison grounds, by entering an exit time later than the actual time he had left the prison

grounds. (01/24/12)

Patrick Michael Rohal, license no. MD429994 of Bowie, MD, has had his license indefinitely suspended

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

of probation, said probation to be subject to certain terms and conditions, because he had disciplinary

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action taken against his authorization to practice the profession by a branch of the federal government.

(01/24/12)

Michael C. Macatol, license no. MD418096, of Vero Beach, FL, 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. (10/17/11)

Ravindra I. Patel, license no. MD039802L of Old Bridge, NJ, agreed to the permanent voluntary

surrender of his license to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because

he was convicted of a felony in a federal court. (11/22/11)

Dong Soo Hwang, license no. MD047178L of Cockeysville, MD, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500 and had a public reprimand placed on his license, because Hwang was disciplined by the proper

licensing authority of another state and failed to report information regarding disciplinary action taken by

a healthcare licensing authority of another state within sixty days after its occurrence. (11/22/11)

John S Temponeras, license no. MD031815L of Portsmouth, OH, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession revoked

by a proper licensing authority of another state. (11/22/11)

Terease Estelle Kwiatkowski, license no. MD049621L of Cumberland, MD, was ordered to voluntarily

and permanently surrender her because she had disciplinary action taken by a proper licensing authority

of another state against her license to practice the profession. (12/27/11)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Cumberland County Kelly J. Koppenhaver, notary commission no. 1222976, of New Cumberland, Cumberland County,

agreed to the permanent and voluntary suspension of her commission because she failed to require the

personal appearance of the person executing the instrument; and, failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public. (02/02/12)

Delaware County Joyce A. Peascheck, notary commission no. 1126979, of Fernwood, Delaware County, agreed to the

permanent and voluntary surrender of her notary commission because she failed to maintain custody and

control of the register of all official acts of that notary done by virtue of that notary’s office. (01/13/12)

Franklin County Lori L. Barnes, notary commission no. 1008689, of Greencastle, Franklin County, had her notary

commission suspended for six months, with suspension stayed in favor of probation; ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500; and, within three months from the date of the signed order, attend a six-hour notary

practice and procedure course subject to the Secretary’s terms and conditions because she notarized

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someone’s signature when that individual did not appear before her and she notarized her husband’s

signature on a document in which she would have a direct or pecuniary gain. (12/20/11)

Greene County Josephine Ketcham, notary commission no. 1084638, of Waynesburg, Greene County, agreed to an

eighteen month suspension of her notary commission, such suspension to be stayed in favor of probation

following six months of active suspension; successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and

procedure course; pay a probation assessment fee of $600; and has been found to not be of good

character, integrity and ability because she failed to maintain custody and control of an accurate

chronological register of all official acts by that notary done by virtue of that notary’s office, and, on four

separate occasions, failed to know through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the

person appearing before the notary is the person described in and who is executing the instrument.

(01/13/12)

Lackawanna County David Petak, notary commission no. 1128139, of Simpson, Lackawanna County, was disciplined and

agreed to a six-month suspension of his notary commission, such suspension to be immediately stayed in

favor of six months of probation, ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $200 and a probation

assessment in the amount of $300, and successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure

course because he failed to maintain an accurate chronological register of all official acts by that notary

done by virtue of that notary’s office, failed to have a seal with a plain border, failed to stamp his seal in a

prominent place on the official notarial certificate near the notary’s signature in such a manner as to be

capable of photographic reproduction, and failed to be of good character, integrity, and ability. (01/31/12)

Lycoming County Karen E. Kibler, notary commission no. 1198926, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, agreed to the

permanent and voluntary surrender of her notary commission because she failed to require the personal

appearance of the required signor. (12/20/11)

McKean County Matthew Ishman, notary commission no. 1225938, of Bradford, McKean County, was suspended for a

minimum of 36 months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to the

Secretary of Commonwealth’s terms and conditions; ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and

probation assessment of $1,800 for costs of continued monitoring; and required to complete a six-hour

notary practice and procedure course because he failed to require personal appearance and he is not of

good character, integrity and ability. (11/29/11)

Mifflin County Dolores J. Matter, notary commission no. 1104190, of Burnham, Mifflin County, agreed to the permanent

and voluntary surrender of her notary commission because she failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public and failed to maintain custody and control of the seal, permitting the

use of the seal by another person. (01/13/12)

Montgomery County Dyan L. Rhoads, notary commission no. 1198208, of Bridgeport, Montgomery County, agreed to the

permanent and voluntary suspension of her notary commission because she pled guilty to theft by

deception. (01/31/2012)

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Matthew DeMarco, notary commission no. 1231796, of Cheltenham, Montgomery County, agreed to the

permanent and voluntary surrender of his notary commission because he failed to know through personal

knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the person appearing before the notary is the person

described in and who is executing the instrument, and is not of good character, integrity and ability.

(01/13/12)

Thomas P. Strain, notary commission no. 1221924, of Fort Washington, Montgomery County, agreed to

the permanent and voluntary surrender of his notary commission because he failed to be familiar with the

duties of a notary public; failed to log notarial acts as required; and on at least one occasion he failed to

require a personal appearance as required. (11/29/11)

Northumberland County Joseph Petrovich, notary commission no. 1194517, of Marion Heights, Northumberland County, agreed to

a six-month suspension of his notary commission, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of

six months of probation, was ordered to pay a $200 civil penalty and a probation assessment in the

amount of $300, and successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course because he

failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public, and failed to be of good

character, integrity, and ability. (01/13/12)

Philadelphia County Kelly Fitzgerald, notary commission no. 1050785, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to

which she will attend and successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course and pay

civil penalty in the amount of $250 because upon appointment and prior to entering into the duties of

office of notary public, she failed to take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and give a surety

bond, payable to the Commonwealth, to be recorded and then filed with the Secretary of the

Commonwealth. (01 /31/2012)

Janet L. Brinkman, notary commission no. 1017359, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to the

permanent and voluntary suspension of her notary commission and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$5,000 because she failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public and failed to keep and maintain

custody and control of an accurate chronological register of all official acts done by virtue of the notary’s

office. (1/12/12)

Irene E. Flores, notary commission no. 1051446, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to a 14-

month suspension of her notary commission, such suspension to be stayed in favor of probation following

eight months of active suspension; successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course;

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $200; and pay probation assessment fees in the amount of $300 total

because she failed to give a certified copy of the notarial register in the notary’s office to any person

applying for the same, failed to know through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the

person appearing before the notary is the person described in and who is executing the instrument, and, in

addition, charged a notary public fee in excess of the fees fixed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

(01/13/12)

Jonathan L. Zeitz, notary commission no. 1184935, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for a minimum of three months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to

certain terms and conditions; required to successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure

course approved by the Secretary or her designee; and ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 and

probation assessment fee of $150 because he failed to take and subscribe the constitutional oath of office

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and record his signature and bond in the appropriate Recorder of Deeds Office; used a notarial seal while

not a notary public thereby impersonating a notary public; and failed be familiar with the duties and

responsbilities of a notary public. (02/02/12)

Janice Bruno, notary commission no. 1019100, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for a

period of three months, such suspension immediately stayed in fever of probation, required to

successfully complete a six-hour notary education course, and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500

and an assessment fee of $150 because she failed to take her oath of office ; failed to record her bond at

the office of the recorder of deeds of the county in which the notary maintains an office; and failed to

register her signature in the prothonotary’s office of the county wherein the notary maintains an office in.

(02/02/12)

Somerset County Vicki Menhorn, notary commission no. 1110281, of Somerset, Somerset County, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of her notary commission and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because

she failed to know through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the persons appearing

before her were the persons described in and who were executing the instrument, failed to maintain

custody and control of her notarial seal, failed to keep and maintain an accurate chronological register of

all official acts by that notary done by virtue of her office, and is not of good character, integrity and

ability. (1/12/12)

Westmoreland County Jennifer J. Burrell, notary commission no. 1193719, of Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, is suspended

for a period of one year because she failed to require the personal appearance of a client. (11/29/11)

PA Board of Nursing

Allegheny County Cara Jean Burkhart, license no. RN583123 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended

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 impairment. (10/20/11)

Debra Cockerham Frank, license nos. RN252578L and PN077807L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County,

was ordered to voluntarily surrender her professional and practical nursing licenses because she is unable

to practice the profession of nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or

mental impairment. (10/20/11)

Chrissy Marie Barnum, license no. RN577537, of McKeesport, Allegheny County, is automatically

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

June 1, 2011, with said suspensions to run concurrently and 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 by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological

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

or coordination. (01/23/12)

Nicole L. McClaren, license no. RN590978, of Greensburg, Allegheny County, is indefinitely suspended

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

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probation, 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.

(10/20/11)

Sharon L Doorley, license no. RN176451L, of Wexford, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and her license suspended for no less than one year and after 30 days of active

suspension, the remainder of the suspension shall be stayed in favor of probation with terms and

conditions, because she was guilty of unprofessional conduct, falsified or knowingly made incorrect

entries into a patient's record or other related documents, and failed to document and maintain accurate

records. (12/02/11)

Margaret Cherkes, license no. RN293365L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended,

and after three years of active suspension she may seek reactivation, renewal, reissuance or reinstatement

of her professional nursing license, 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 impairment and

coordination. (12/02/11)

Beaver County Colleen L. Fedell, license no. PN271941, of Aliquippa, Beaver County, was indefinitely suspended for no

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

probation 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. (01/23/12)

Bedford County Daniel J. Parks, license no. RN532782 of Bedford, Bedford County, was suspended for no less than four

years, stayed immediately in favor of no less than four years probation with credit given since December

15, 2010, subject to terms and conditions as set forth in the agreement, because he was convicted of a

crime of moral turpitude in a court of this Commonwealth. (01/23/12)

Berks County Christa Ettele Remp, license no. RN510280L, of Reading, Berks County, is indefinitely suspended for no

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


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.

(12/02/11)

Butler County Jeffrey A. Dickinson, license no. RN518566L, of Ellwood City, Butler County, is indefinitely suspended

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

probation, because he is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by



(01/23/12)

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Carbon County Diane J. Zullick, license no. RN247402L, of Weatherly, Carbon County, voluntarily surrendered her

license because she had her license to practice nursing disciplined by the proper licensing authority of

another state. (01/23/12)

Crawford County Christine M. Cicatella, license no. RN295454L, of Titusville, Crawford County, is actively suspended for

one year retroactive to January 11, 2011, with suspension to be followed by no less than five years of

probation because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by



(10/20/11)

Cumberland County Denise Wilkins Starner, license no. RN291836, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland 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. (12/20/11)

Dauphin County Angel Hopkins Hadley, license no. PN105356L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, is indefinitely

suspended for no less than one year, to be followed by five years of probation 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. (12/02/11)

Delaware County Tina D. Horne, license no. RN303147L, of Linwood, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended and

after one year of active suspension, if requirements are met, such suspension will be stayed in favor of no

less than three years of probation 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 and has violated a lawful disciplinary order

of the board. (01/23/12)

Lackawanna County Alice Coyle, license no. PN047067L of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $1,500 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board

because she practiced practical nursing without a valid current license. (10/20/11)

Mary Cavanaugh Kurovsky, license no. PN098370L, of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, agreed to the

active suspension of her license for two years, retroactive to the date of her automatic suspension of June

13, 2011, because she failed to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by


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

and has committed fraud or deceit in the practice of practical nursing or in securing her admission to such

practice by failing to disclose criminal convictions to the Board of Nursing on her 2008 and 2010 license

renewal applications. (12/02/11)

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Lancaster County Amy K. Hill, license no. PN261350L of Quarryville, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than 12 months, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than 12 months of

probation, subject to terms and conditions, because she misappropriated drugs from her employer and/or

from a patient of the nursing home and prescribed medication to a co-worker without having the

necessary knowledge, preparation, experience and competency to properly execute the practice.

(01/23/12)

Lebanon County Janet Marie Bonser, license no. RN506486L, of Annville, Lebanon County, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered her license 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


Luzerne County Nancy L. Karpowich, license no. PN258974L of Pittston, Township, Luzerne County, voluntarily

surrendered her license because she violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. (12/02/11)

Lycoming County Belinda Mead Worthington, license no. PN257478L of Unityville, Lycoming County, was suspended for

no less than one year, and after no less than 30 days of active suspension, the active suspension will be

stayed in favor of probation, subject to terms and conditions as set forth in the agreement, because she

engaged in unprofessional conduct. (01/23/11)

Mercer County Kimberley J. Williams, license no. PN275692, of Stoneboro, Mercer County, is indefinitely suspended for

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




(12/02/11)

Mifflin County Rachel Lynn Sheaffer, license no. PN268855, of Lewistown, Mifflin County is indefinitely suspended for

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




(12/05/11)

Montgomery County Jeanine Marie Sharkey, license no. RN597466, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, is indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years, with suspension 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


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


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Maxine Elaine Daley, license no. DN002749 of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000, a reprimand placed on her record, and complete 30 hours of board-approved

continuing education because she failed to meet the continuing education requirements for the biennial

renewal period and failed to submit documentation upon request of the board. (12/02/11)

Nikki King Holler, license no. RN234074L of Phoenixville, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

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

three years of probation, because she is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to


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


Stephanie M. Robertson, license no. PN070412L, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was suspended for

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

probation subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she was 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. (12/02/11)

Northampton County Angelina Gneiting, license no. RN582357, of Danielsville, Northampton County, was indefinitely

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

three years probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she was 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 and violated a lawful disciplinary order of the

Board. (01/23/12)

Philadelphia County Steven D. Anderson, license no. PN093312L of Conshohocken, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

no less than one year, and after 30 days of active suspension, the suspension will be stayed in favor of

probation, subject to terms and conditions as set forth in the agreement, because he engaged in

unprofessional conduct. (01/23/12)

Sharon Virginia Voros, license no. RN576681 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to the

permanent voluntary surrender of her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth,

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

licensing authority in another state, and committed fraud or deceit in securing her admission to such

practice or nursing school. (10/20/11)

Lakiesha Marie Creighton, license no. PN276099 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for no less than one year, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than one year of

probation, such probation subject to certain terms and conditions, because she violated a lawful

disciplinary order of the board and 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.

(12/02/11)

Potter County

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Paula J. Glassmire, license no. RN527914L, of Roulette, Potter County, was indefinitely suspended for no

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

probation, 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. (01/23/12)

Tioga County Melody L. Beers, license no. PN105046L, of Knoxville, Tioga County, is indefinitely suspended for no

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


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.

(10/20/11)

Union County Traci Nicole Lapaglia, license no. RN557855, of New Columbia, Union County, had her license

suspended for a period of three (3) years, stayed in favor of three (3) years probation subject to terms and

conditions on the grounds that 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 dependence upon alcohol,

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

(02/02/12)

Warren County Sara Gabrielle Bevevino, license no. PN274308 of Warren, Warren County, was indefinitely suspended


illness, addiction to drugs or alcohol, or mental impairment. (01/23/12)

Out of State Erin L. Dalton, license no. RN552466 of West Deptford, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended for no

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

for compliance with the VRP since December 2, 2010, subject to terms and conditions as set forth in the

agreement, because she was convicted, pled guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or was found

guilty by a judge or jury, of a crime of moral turpitude, or received probation without verdict, disposition

in lieu of trial or an accelerated rehabilitative disposition in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United

States or any other state, territory, possession or country. (01/23/12)

Donald C. Staggers, license no. RN546727 of Chester, West Virgina. was indefinitely suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to March 1, 2010, said suspension was stayed immediately in favor of no

less than three years of probation retroactive to March 1, 2010, and shall continue thereafter until his

license in West Virginia is reinstated to unrestricted status because his license to practice nursing was

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state and he 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. (12/02/11)

PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators

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No disciplinary actions taken.

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

PA Board of Optometry

Luzerne County David Lloyd Naugle, license no. OEG001613, of Hazleton, Luzerne County, was temporarily suspended,

pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice of optometry within the Commonwealth

may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (01/20/12)

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Luzerne County Mark Gonsky, license no. OS005105L of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, was ordered to attend a course

on the prescribing of controlled substances, institute pain management contracts, and engage a

professional office management company to review his records because the board alleged unprofessional

conduct. (12-14-11).

Montgomery County Richard R. Ruth, license no. OS001893L of Souderton, Montgomery County, was ordered to cease and

desist from practice in this Commonwealth and shall not represent himself as a licensee of the State Board

of Osteopathic Medicine in any manner whatsoever while his criminal case is pending in Montgomery

County because he was charged with drug law violations relating to his practice of medicine (12/14/11).

Philadelphia County Patrick Aloysius Kane, license no. OS007894L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $1,000 and complete 26.5 hours of continuing education because he failed to complete

the requisite number of hours of continuing education required to fulfill the continuing education

requirement for the biennial reporting period from November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2006.

(11/9/11)

Schuylkill County Stephanie Tarapchak, license no. OS009444L of Ashland, Schuylkill County, was indefinitely suspended


of probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions., because she failed to practice osteopathic

medicine and surgery with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, drunkenness,

excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or other type of material, or as a result of any mental or

physical condition. (10/12/11)

Out of State Jerome I. Flicker, license no. OS000707L of North Miami, FL, permanently and voluntarily surrendered

his license because he had disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(2/08/12)

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Robert John Branton, license no. OS008618L of Salisbury, MD, was placed on indefinite suspension

during such time as his license to practice osteopathic medicine in the State of Maryland is actively

suspended because he had disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state.

Upon termination of suspension of his license to practice osteopathic medicine in the State of Maryland,

his license to practice osteopathic medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall immediately be

placed on probation, (12/14/11)

PA Board of Pharmacy

Allegheny County Pamela Martinetti, license no. RP033333L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $250 because she had her 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. (01/17/12)

Lehigh County Howard Clinton Cook, license no. RP030948L of Bethlehem, Lehigh County, was indefinitely suspended


of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, because he received Accelerated Rehabilitative

Disposition in the disposition of felony charges. (1/17/11)

Montgomery County Jae Heun Bae, license no. RP438777 of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was indefinitely suspended,

retroactive to March 11, 2009, with the first six months served as an active suspension, and the remainder

of the suspension immediately stayed, with credit given for participation in SARPH and the VRP from

September 11, 2009 to the present, in favor of no less than five years probation, subject to terms and

conditions as set forth in the agreement, because he was found guilty, pleaded guilty, entered a plea of

nolo contendere, or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an accelerated

rehabilitative disposition in the disposition of felony charges to any offense in connection with the

practice of pharmacy or any offense involving moral turpitude before any court of record of any

jurisdiction. (12/20/11)

Philadelphia County Elaine Brown, license no. RP028383L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, is actively suspended for a

period of no less than three years, retroactive to August 12, 2010 because she is unfit to practice pharmacy

because of intemperance in the use of controlled substances or any other substances which impairs the

performance of professional duties. (1/17/12)

Out of State Ravikanth Surasani, license no. RP041361R, of Scotch Plains, NJ, was ordered to pay civil penalty of

$500 because his license to practice pharmacy was suspended, revoked or refused, or received other

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

(01/17/12)

Myra Joy Hindes, license no. RP444171 of Chester, WV, was indefinitely suspended for no less than five

years, such suspension shall be immediately stayed prospectively in favor of no less than five years of

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probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, because she received disciplinary action by the proper

pharmacist licensing authority of another state involving her performance of professional duties.

(01/17/12)

John Jacob Forcillo, license no. PI111627 of Voorhees, NJ, is to immediately undergo an evaluation at the

direction of Georgia State Board of Pharmacy and shall follow any treatment recommendations made by a

health care provider approved by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy because he failed to enroll in

another jurisdiction's impair professional program as required, which is in violation of regulations

regarding good moral character of pharmacy interns. Mr. Forcillo also agrees that he will not apply for the

issuance of any license or registration to engage in any activity that falls within the authority of the

Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy, and that any such attempted application or re-application shall be

considered null and void and shall not be processed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy.

(12/20/11)

PA Board of Physical Therapy

Allegheny County Kathleen Anne Hall, license no. PT008186L of New Kensington, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $1,500, complete 16 contact hours of remedial physical therapy education, including no

less than 10 hours in ethical and boundary issues and no less than six hours in patient privacy and

confidentiality, and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent board record because she engaged in

unprofessional conduct by departing from and failing to conform to the minimal standards of acceptable

and prevailing physical therapy practice when she released protected health information to a third party

without written authorization from the patient and engaged in a personal and social relationship with a

patient while continuing to treat and provide physical therapy services to the patient. (11/18/11)

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Psychology

Delaware County D. Laurence More, license no. PS007873L, of Ardmore, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, was

ordered to permanently and voluntarily surrender his license to practice as a psychologist because he

engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient without first waiting at least two years after terminating

services. (12/19/11)

Jerry M. Lazaroff, license no. PS002867L of Villanova, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,500, attend and successfully complete at least 15 hours of remedial education

on the topic of record keeping and ethics, and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent

disciplinary record with the board because he failed to meet the minimum requirements for the

maintenance of professional records by psychologists. (12/19/11)

Montgomery County D. Laurence More, license no. PS007873L, of Ardmore, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, was

ordered to permanently and voluntarily surrender his license to practice as a psychologist because he

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engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient without first waiting at least two years after terminating

services. (12/19/11)

Real Estate Commission

Berks County Anthony B. Rearden, III, license no. RB042826L of Reading, Berks County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,000, was suspended for a period of 12 months, such suspension to be immediately stayed in

favor of probation, and, within 12 months of the date of the order, successfully complete two minimum

15-hour remedial professional education courses because he failed to exercise reasonable professional

skill and care, failed to produce records related to real estate transactions, and failed to produce records of

monies received by the broker which are required to be held in escrow. (12/08/11)

Cumberland County Lisa Lynn Gerlach, license no. RS250508 of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000 and a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the

Commission because she failed to exercise the reasonable professional skill required by the Commission.

(1/24/12)

Pike County Greg N. Huffman, license no. TS142232, of East Stroudsburg, Pike County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 and a reprimand was placed on his permanent commission record because he failed to

notify the commission of being convicted of, or pleading guilty to, a misdemeanor within 30 days of the

verdict or plea. (12/13/11)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners

Bradford County Peter A. Ferrulli, license no. SL005963L, of Wysox, Bradford County, had his license to practice speech-

language pathology permanently revoked because he pleaded guilty to 116 felonies in a court of this

Commonwealth, committed acts involving moral turpitude, dishonesty or corruption, committed fraud

and deceit in connection with services rendered as a speech-language pathologist, and violated the code of

ethics by engaging in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or another form of illegal conduct.

(07/15/11)

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

Berks County Matthew Kevin Phillips, license no. SW128201, of Kutztown, Berks County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because he practiced social work while his license was lapsed. (02/14/12)

Delaware County Linda Anne Curran, license no. PC003808, of Springfield, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she practiced social work while her license was lapsed. (12/13/11)

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Sue D. Milbourne, license no. MF000108, of Strafford, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she practiced as a marriage and family therapist while her license was lapsed.

(02/14/12)

Lawrence County Marcy L. Pearsall, license no. CW013153 of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and must within six months from the date of the order complete 16 hours of remedial

education in credits involving custody evaluations and handling difficult clients, subject to terms and

conditions as set forth in the agreement, because she engaged in unprofessional conduct by failing to

conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing practice. (02/14/12)

Lehigh County Nancy Dorfman-Trotner, license no. SW006423L, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $500 because she practiced social work while her license was lapsed. (02/14/12)

Montgomery County Megan Allison Wesner, license no. SW125252, of Lafayette Hills, Montgomery County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $500 because she practiced social work while her license was lapsed. (02/14/12)

Susan Ruth Kalinowski, license no. CW001965L, of Wyndmoor, Montgomery County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $500 because she practiced social work while her license was lapsed. (02/14/12)

Austin Joseph Joyce, license no. MF000204, of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $500 because he practiced as a licensed marriage and family therapist while his license

was lapsed. (02/14/12)

Philadelphia County Martha A. Zehner, license no. CW002284L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $500 because she practiced social work while her license was lapsed. (02/14/12)

Hilary B. Katz, license no. SW013659L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she practiced social work while her license was lapsed. (02/14/12)

Ingrid Yee-Wan Chung, license no. PC003979, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $500 because she practiced as a professional counselor while her license was lapsed.

(02/14/12)

York County Danielle Marie Behler, license no. SW127969 of York, York County, was indefinitely suspended for no

less than 18 months, stayed immediately in favor of no less than 18 months probation, subject to terms

and conditions as set forth in the agreement, because she is unable to practice social work with reasonable

skill and safety by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals or any

other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition. (11/08/11)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Allegheny County

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R. J. Cannon Auto Sales, Inc, license no. VD009257L of Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty in the amount of $150 and costs of investigation of $72.61 because they committed an

act or engaged in conduct in connection with the sale of vehicles which clearly demonstrates

unprofessional conduct. (02/07/12)

Berks County Daniele Mulally, license no. MV146877L of Sinking Spring, Berks County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,000, because she engaged in the business of a vehicle dealer for her own

benefit or profit without being licensed to do so. (01/04/12)

Centre County Fast Track Trailers, license no. VD029320 of Centre Hall, Centre County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $351.90 because they engaged in the business of a vehicle

dealer without a license. (02/07/12)

Chester County DeFilippo Bros. Car Smart of Kennett Square, Inc., license no. VD028251 of Coatesville, Chester

County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $650 plus the costs of investigation of $103.89 because they

displayed a sign that shows a different name than its licensed name; conducted business under a name

other than its licensed name; and failed to mail or deliver applications for certificates of title to the

Department of Transportation within six months of the date of purchase. (02/07/12)

Crawford County Patrick J. McCafferty, license no. MV088603L, of Titusville, Crawford County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $2,000 because he engaged in conduct in connection with the sale of a vehicle that clearly

demonstrated unprofessional conduct or incompetency to operate as a licensee under the act; failed to pay

over taxes or fees collected for the Commonwealth at the time and in the manner required by law; and

pled guilty while his license was in force in a court of competent jurisdiction in another state of a crime

involving moral turpitude. (01/04/12)

Dauphin County Hanna Motors, license no. VD029720 of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $62.03 because they operated as a dealership and/or branch lot

without being properly licensed with the Board. (02/07/12)

Lewis Curtis Barber, license no. MV042865L of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license because he pleaded guilty, entered a plea of nolo contendere or been

found guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or federal jurisdiction of forgery,

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

tampering or any other crimes involving moral turpitude within five years prior to the application for, or

issuance of a license or while his current license was in force. (12/06/11)

Elk County James A. Ceriani, license no. MV150836L of Brockport, Elk County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $750 because he pleaded guilty, entered a plea of nolo contendere or been found guilty in a court

competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or federal jurisdiction of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining

money under false pretenses, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, bribery, odometer tampering or any other

crime involving moral turpitude. (12/06/11)

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Fayette County Superior Automotive of Uniontown, Inc. t/d/b/a Uniontown Honda Uniontown Nissan, license no.

VD027286 of Uniontown, Fayette County, voluntarily surrendered its license for a minimum of five years

commencing November 15, 2008, and was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,000 because

it failed to account for moneys belonging to others which have come into its possession arising out of the

sale of vehicles by charging a fee for a service that was never provided and not refunding the money

promptly and failed to pay over taxes and fees collected for the Commonwealth at the time and in the

manner required by law. (01/04/12)

Indiana County Universal Auto Repair, license no. VD015970L of Home, Indiana County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,000 and costs of investigation of $340 because it conducted business at a location other than

that authorized by its license; engaged in the business as a branch lot without securing a separate

dealership license; and committed any act or engaged in conduct in connection with the sale of vehicles

which clearly demonstrates unprofessional conduct or incompetency to operate as a licensee. (1/04/12)

Jefferson County Dave Walker Auto Sales, license no. VD014194L of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $600 because it failed to complete and submit the application for certificates of title

to the Department of Transportation as required, which demonstrated unprofessional conduct or

incompetence to operate as a licensee. (01/04/12)

Lebanon County John P. Kern, license no. MV127002L of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$2,000 and his license suspended for a period of two years because he pleaded guilty in a court of

competent jurisdiction within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to a crime involving moral turpitude

while his current license was in force and was convicted of a misdemeanor which relates to the

profession. (02/07/12)

Lehigh County Keith L Ferketich, license no. MV045882L of Pennsburg, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $800 and cost of investigation in the amount of $204.80 and his license suspended for two

years, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions,

because he engaged in the business of a vehicle dealer within the Commonwealth without securing the

proper license; engaged in business for his own profit without being licensed; and committed an act or

engaged in conduct in connection with the sale of vehicles, which clearly demonstrates unprofessional

conduct or incompetency to operate as a licensee. (12/06/11)

Snyder County Hummel’s Auto Body & Auto Sales, license no. VD028594 of Middleburg, Snyder County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $30 because it operated and

sold 24 vehicles from an unlicensed branch location and is guilty of unprofessional conduct because he

failed to mail or deliver the application for certificate of title to the Department of Transportation within

twenty (20) days of the date of purchase. (12/06/11)

Warren County

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Jim Valone Motors, Inc., license no. VD028839 of Russell, Warren County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,200 and costs of investigation of $169.43 because they failed to possess a certificate of

occupancy; failed to have a separate written consignment agreement for each vehicle; failed to have terms

of sale listed on the consignment sales agreement to include the minimum selling price and the amount of

or the formula for determining the dealer’s commission; and failed to produce business records when an

authorized agent of the board reasonably requests the licensee to produce business records. (02/07/12)

Out of State Phoenix USA, Inc, license no. VM008341 of Elkhart, IN was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $3,500

because it operated as a manufacturer without having a valid current license. (01/04/12)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

Berks County Carol Lynn Yeisley, license no. BV007078L of Fleetwood, Berks County, was ordered to pay the costs

of investigation in the amount of $1,450 and her license actively suspended for 30 days beginning January

2, 2012, after which she may petition the board for a stay of no less than two years of probation, because

she failed to conform to the standard of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice. (12/16/11)

Erie County Mark Harold Wilde, license no. BV007230L of Waterford, Erie County, was suspended for one year,

such suspension stayed in favor of probation with terms and conditions, ordered to pay costs of

investigation in the amount of $1,000 and complete six hours of continuing professional education credits

because he practiced incompetence, gross negligence or other malpractice and failed to conform to the

standards of acceptable veterinary medical practice. (12/16/11)

Washington County John Calvin Hansell, license no. BV003464L of Washington, Washington County, was suspended for no

less than three years, stayed in favor of probation subject to certain terms and conditions, because he was

convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime related to the profession or crime of moral turpitude.

(12/16/11)

York County John David Bailey Freese, license no. BV011793 of Seven Valleys, York County, was ordered to pay the

costs of investigation in the amount of $800 and his license placed on probation for two years during

which he shall complete no less than 12 hours of continuing professional education credits, subject to

certain terms and conditions, because he failed to keep adequate medical records. (12/16/11)

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