DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS May 2015...William C. Dawkins, individually, and t/d/b/a William C. Dawkins...

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS May 2015

Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro Cortés announced that 115 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional-licensing boards, the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections and Legislation:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of

Actions County

# of Actions

Adams 1 Lackawanna 2

Allegheny 14 Lancaster 6

Armstrong 1 Lawrence 1

Beaver 2 Lebanon 2

Bedford 0 Lehigh 0

Berks 2 Luzerne 4

Blair 1 Lycoming 1

Bradford 0 McKean 0

Bucks 3 Mercer 1

Butler 0 Mifflin 0

Cambria 2 Monroe 3

Cameron 0 Montgomery 3

Carbon 1 Montour 0

Centre 0 Northampton 1

Chester 3 Northumberland 0

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 0 Philadelphia 13

Clinton 0 Pike 0

Columbia 0 Potter 0

Crawford 0 Schuylkill 1

Cumberland 2 Snyder 1

Dauphin 1 Somerset 0

Delaware 6 Sullivan 0

Elk 1 Susquehanna 0

Erie 4 Tioga 1

Fayette 0 Union 1

Forest 0 Venango 2

Franklin 1 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 2

Greene 0 Wayne 1

Huntingdon 2 Westmoreland 1

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 0 York 2

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 97

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 18

Total 115

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PA Board of Accountancy

Delaware County David S. Schwartz, certificate and license no. CA024542L, of Bryn Mawr, Delaware County, was ordered

to pay a civil penalty of $2,500 and costs of investigation of $135.59 because he held himself out as or

otherwise used the title or designation "certified public accountant" and abbreviation "CPA" on his

business card, letterhead, and email while his certificate and license was lapsed. (05/21/15)

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners

Indiana County John Emerson Midkiff and PA Auction Company d/b/a Redline Auction Company, license numbers

AU005558 and AY002036 respectively, last known of Blairsville, Indiana County, was revoked and

assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based on his conviction of a felony offense. (02/12/15)

Lebanon County James L. McClellan, license no. AU002831L, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, had a public reprimand

placed on his board's permanent disciplinary record and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,500 and

costs of investigation of $231.94 because he was bidding and buying for himself at an auction he was

conducting and was engaged in conduct in connection with a sales transaction which demonstrated

incompetency, bad faith or dishonesty. (05/18/15)

Wayne County Jeanine Tenzi, license no. AU005378, of Lords Valley, Wayne County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $5,000 and an assessment for the cost of investigation of $500 because she knowingly made a

substantial representation and violated the board’s regulation which requires an auctioneer who sponsors

an apprentice auctioneer to directly supervise the apprentice while the apprentice conducts an auction or a

sale at auction. (5/18/15)

PA Board of Barber Examiners

Delaware County Anthony A. Dennis, license no. BL050351L, of Wayne, Delaware County, was revoked because he was

found to have committed unethical or dishonest practice or conduct when he was convicted of five

felonies. (03/23/15)

Philadelphia County William C. Dawkins, individually, and t/d/b/a William C. Dawkins Barber Shop, license nos.

BM003061L, BL039703L and BO042505L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil

penalty of $2,000 because he and the barber shop were practicing barbering on lapsed or expired licenses.

(03/23/15)

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PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Philadelphia County Manuel Joseph, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied licensure based on his felony

conviction. (02/17/15)

PA Board of Chiropractic No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Cosmetology

Allegheny County Craig A. Seamon, license no. CO237120L, of Sewickley, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a $500

civil penalty and to cease and desist from practicing cosmetology on a license that is lapsed, expired, or

otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology because he practiced

cosmetology without a current and active license. (05/04/15)

Sharon McNulty, license no. CM006628L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a $500


otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology, because she practiced


Thomas J. Dokman, license no. CO090406L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a $500


otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology because he practiced


Karen M. Walters t/d/b/a Eclips Hair and Nail Salon, license no. CB124754, of Monroeville, Allegheny

County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $550 for renting cosmetology salon booth space to a

licensee of the Board and failing to meet the minimum equipment requirements under the Act. (03/16/15)

Sarah Lynn Mangan and Sarah’s Spa Sensations license nos. CB124665 and CO261466, of Carnegie and

Bridgeville, Allegheny County, were suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil

penalty. (03/24/15)

Christina A. Austin, cosmetologist license no. CO250359, of Tarentum, Allegheny County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/03/15)

Armstrong County Enid G. Coffy, license no. CL179941, of Kittanning, Armstrong County, was suspended for failing to pay

a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/19/15)

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Bucks County Tony Le t/d/b/a Gel Nail Salon, license no. CZ118261, of Bensalem, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a

$1,000 civil penalty and costs of investigation of $410.32 and to cease and desist from employing

unlicensed employees in the practice of cosmetology and from aiding and abetting unlicensed practice

activity in the profession of cosmetology because they operated as a salon in a grossly incompetent and

unethical manner by employing an unlicensed employer and aided and abetted the unlicensed practice in

the profession of nail technology. (05/04/15)

Brittney A. Weiser, cosmetologist license no. CO272111, of Levittown, Bucks County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/08/15)

Chester County Jessica M. Combs, license no. CO274342, of Phoenixville, Chester County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/03/15)

Cumberland County Kathy R. Clark, nail technician license no. CL017132L, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, was suspended

for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/03/15)

Delaware County Jacqueline A. Eastburn, cosmetology license no. CO258120, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/25/15)

Erie County Mary Jo Whitman, license no. CT010489L, of Erie, Erie County, was ordered to pay a $500 civil penalty

and to cease and desist from teaching and/or practicing cosmetology on a license that is lapsed, expired,

or otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology because she taught or

practiced cosmetology without a current and active license. (05/04/15)

Jennifer M. Armbruster, license no. CO264553, of North East, Erie County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/07/15)

Lackawanna County Relay Nails Spa, esthetician salon license no. CZ118168, of Taylor, Lackawanna County, was suspended


Relay Nails Spa, nail technology license no. CY196676, of Taylor, Lackawanna County, was suspended


Lawrence County Charles Monsour and Lisa Renee Perrotta t/d/b/a Lisa Renee’s Styling Center, license no. CB080105L, of

New Castle, Lawrence County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 for maintaining a salon without

being properly licensed to do so under the Act. (03/16/15)

Monroe County Jimmy Aponte and David P. Phillips t/d/b/a Stylez Unisex, license no. CB124636, of Tobyhanna, Monroe

County, was ordered to pay a $1,000 civil penalty and costs of investigation in the amount of $428.76 as

well as cease and desist from employing individuals not licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology

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and/or the State Board of Barber Examiners and from aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of

barbering because they operated as a cosmetology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical manner by

employing individuals not licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology and/or the State Board of Barber

Examiners and aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of barbering. (05/04/15)

Montgomery County Lisa M. Callahan, license no. CM004940L, of Lower Gwynedd, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay

a $500 civil penalty and cease and desist from practicing cosmetology or limited cosmetology on a license

that is lapsed, expired, or otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology

because she practiced cosmetology without a current and active license. (05/04/15)

Northampton County David X. Nguyen t/d/b/a D and K Nails, license no. CY194898, of Easton, Northampton County, had a

public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board, was ordered to pay a $1,000

civil penalty, and ordered to cease and desist from employing persons not licensed by the State Board of

Cosmetology to practice the profession and from aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice activity of an

employee in the profession of cosmetology because he operated as a nail technology salon in a grossly

incompetent and unethical manner by employing an unlicensed employee and aiding and abetting the

unlicensed practice activity of an employee in the profession of cosmetology. (05/04/15)

Philadelphia County Kathryn H. Picraux, license no. CO228892L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a

$500 civil penalty and to cease and desist from practicing cosmetology and/or limited cosmetology on a

license that is lapsed, expired, or otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology

because she practiced cosmetology without a current and active license. (05/04/15)

Ethel C. Harvey, license no. CT017456L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for a

period concurrent with her criminal probation because she has been convicted of a felony. (05/04/15)

An Khuong Huynh, license no. CL185948, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated February 11, 2015, which the

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

immediately. (03/12/15)

Donna F. Ambrose-Young, cosmetologist license no. CO215002L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,

was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/03/15)

Washington County Geno R. Levi, license no. CT012325L, of McMurray, Washington County, was ordered to pay a $500

civil penalty and to cease and desist from practicing and/or teaching on a license that is lapsed, expired, or

otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology because he practiced or taught


Out of State Renae A. Mendall, license no. CM002666L of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was ordered to pay a $500 civil

penalty and to cease and desist from practicing cosmetology on a license that is lapsed, expired, or

otherwise not current with the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology because she practiced


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PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry

Philadelphia County Ayman Algohary, license nos. DH070989 and DHA001149, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated January 16,

2015, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is

effective immediately. (02/24/15)

Out of State Jackie Costello Johns, PA license no. DS023178L, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was issued a public

reprimand and assessed a $2,000 civil penalty based on findings that he received disciplinary action by

the proper licensing authority of another state. (01/30/15)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Luzerne County William C. Letwinsky, license and registration no. PE053690E, of Wyoming, Luzerne County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because he unlawfully practiced, or attempted to offer to practice,

engineering, land surveying or geology without having at the time of so doing a valid, unexpired,

unrevoked and unsuspended license. (05/13/15)

Out of State Manuel Ramos, license and registration number PE058898E, of Hawthorne, New Jersey, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because he unlawfully practiced, or attempted to offer to practice

engineering, land surveying, or geology without having at the time of so doing a valid, unexpired,

unrevoked and unsuspended license. (05/13/15)

PA Board of Funeral Directors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy

Huntingdon County Dylan Noel Maughmer, of Petersburg, Huntingdon County, was granted a probationary license for at least

one year based upon his various minor criminal charges. (03/19/15)

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Lancaster County Dennis Williams, license no. MSG008710, of Ephrata, Lancaster County, had his license to practice

massage therapy temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice

within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(05/11/15)

James R. Deiter, license no. MSG002800, of Holtwood, Lancaster County, had his license to practice

massage therapy temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice


(05/11/15)

PA Board of Medicine

Allegheny County Neil M. Niren, license no. MD025703E , of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County was reprimanded and assessed

a $5,000 civil penalty based on having been convicted of filing a false tax return, a felony. (03/27/15)

Chester County Julian Antony Mattiello, license no. MD421707, of Berwyn, Chester County, and Los Angeles,

California, was ordered to undergo skills assessment because he allegedly departed from a quality

standard of the profession. (05/19/15)

Lebanon County Deborah S. Lubitz, license no. MD031552E, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was suspended for a period of

not less than one year with the suspension stayed in favor of probation in accordance with the terms of the

order, based on findings she was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of Ohio. (03/24/15)

Luzerne County Jill Marie Hunt, license no. MD028554E, of Mountaintop, Luzerne County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record, her license was indefinitely suspended, and such suspension

will be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the board’s terms and conditions because she

had her license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise

disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (05/19/15)

Philadelphia County Jonathan L. Fellus, license no. MD057771L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was revoked based on

findings he was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of New Jersey. (03/17/15)

Out of State Matthew Aaron Colflesh, license no. MD420115, of Steubenville, Ohio, had his license to practice as a

medical physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania suspended for a period of at least

one year, commencing retroactively on January 14, 2015, such suspension to be immediately stayed in

favor of probation, because he had his license to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or

otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (05/19/15)

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Julian Antony Mattiello, license no. MD421707, of Berwyn, Chester County, and Los Angeles,

California, was ordered to undergo skills assessment because he allegedly departed from a quality

standard of the profession. (05/19/15)

Kevin M. Fleming, PA license no. MD026859E, last known of Haddon Heights, New Jersey, was

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

Jersey. (03/04/15)

John A. Lanning, PA license no. MD051749L, of Anna Maria, Florida, was automatically suspended

based on his felony conviction under the Drug Act. (11/25/14)

Cyril A. Raben, PA license no. MD034176E, of Rogers, Arkansas, was revoked based on disciplinary

action taken against him by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/27/15)

Corinne Replogle, PA license no. MD072596L, of Hampton Falls, NH, was reprimanded, based on

findings that she was disciplined by the proper licensing authorities in New Hampshire. (02/11/15)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

York County Alice J. Schrum, notary commission no. 1186988, of Manchester, York County, was ordered to

permanently and voluntarily surrender her notary commission, will submit her notary seal, notary

embosser and current notary commission to the Bureau, and will submit her notarial register to the office

of recorder of deeds within thirty days of the Secretary's approval of, because she failed to be of good

character, integrity, and ability; failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public,

failed to keep and maintain custody and control of an accurate chronological register by Notary Public

Law and charged or received notary public fee in excess of the fees fixed by the Secretary of the

Commonwealth.

PA Board of Nursing

Adams County Michelle Hartley, license no. RN502380L, of Gettysburg, Adams County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to October 23, 2014 based on failing to comply with a previous board order.

(03/23/15)

Allegheny County Sandra Henry Ackerman, license no. RN301871L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had her license to

practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania placed on a monitored probation for

a period of nine (9) months, and was ordered to complete at least fifteen (15) hours of remedial education,

as specified by the board, because she had engaged in unprofessional conduct by failing to conform to an

ethical or quality standard of the profession. (05/12/15)

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Angela Diane Hovanec, license no. RN600131, of McKnight, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to January 22, 2015, such suspension to be immediately

stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation retroactive to January 22, 2015 subject to the

board's terms and conditions, 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 been convicted, or has pleaded guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere,

or has been found guilty by a judge or jury, of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, or has received

probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the

disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States or any other state.

(05/12/15)

Gloria Lynn Mehalko, license no. RN582749, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to July 17, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous Board

order. (02/26/15)

James W. Poole, license no. PN267139, of Duquesne, Allegheny County, was automatically suspended

for 10 years from the date of conviction based upon his felony conviction under the Drug Act. (12/12/14)

Beaver County Laura Melson Caswell, license no. RN532161, of Ambridge, Beaver County, had her license actively

suspended until such time as her license to practice as a registered nurse in Oklahoma is reinstated and she

applies for and receives approval from the board for the reinstatement to active status, because she had a

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

another state, territory, possession or country and failed to report such discipline on a renewal application

or within 90 days of final disposition, whichever comes sooner. (05/12/15)

Michelle Martin Kuhni, license no. RN235568L, of Monaca, Beaver County, was indefinitely suspended

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

violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. (05/12/15)

Berks County Colleen A. Macczak, license no. RN263919L, of Mohnton, Berks County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to September 9, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous Board

order. (02/26/15)

Blair County Joseph Edwin Holland, license no. PN271602, of Altoona, Blair County, had his practical nursing license

to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania suspended for no less than three (3) years, such

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

Board's terms and conditions, because he proved to be addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment and/or coordination, or has become mentally

incompetent. (5/12/15)

Bucks County Mara Chareste Healy, license no. RN239886Y, of Morrisville, Bucks County, voluntarily surrendered her

license to practice as a registered nurse because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable

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skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or dependence on drugs or alcohol.

(05/12/15)

Cambria County Jaime Lee Nyland, license no. RN603977, of Ebensburg, Cambria County, was indefinitely suspended,

because she failed 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 she

violated a lawful disciplinary order by the board. (05/12/15)

Susan Holsopple Donald, license no. RN309637L, of Johnstown, Cambria 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 December 22, 2014, subject to the terms and conditions of the

board, because she is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of

physical or mental illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon drugs or

alcohol and has violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. (5/12/15)

Chester County Darlene M. Spofford, license no. PN095711L, of West Chester, Chester County, voluntarily surrendered

her license to practice as a practical nurse because she is unable to practice as a practical nurse with

reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other

drugs or alcohol, of mental incompetence. (05/12/15)

Cumberland County Susan Spangler Reeves, license no. RN255548L, of Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, was

indefinitely suspended 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 violated a lawful disciplinary board order. (05/12/15)

Dauphin County Todd John Leonard Lesko, license nos. RN626624 and SP014312, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, had

his licenses to practice as a registered nurse and as a certified registered nurse practitioner temporarily

suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may

be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (05/08/15)

Delaware County Elizabethann Marie Ward, license no. RN565977, of Havertown, Delaware County, was indefinitely


three years of probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice

professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition

or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs. (05/12/15)

Lorraine A. McGovern, license no. RN585008, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to February 28, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous Board order. (02/26/15)

Elk County Raymond N. Jablonski, license no. RN323756L, of Saint Marys, Elk County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to October 24, 2014, based on findings he violated the terms of a previous

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Board order. (02/26/15)

Erie County Alicia Marie Boyd, license no. PN266663, of Erie, Erie County, was issued a public reprimand and

required to complete 8 hours of ethics continuing education and a HIPAA class within 6 months based

upon findings that she committed fraud or deceit in the practice of nursing, failed to safeguard a patient’s

dignity and is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct. (01/27/15)

Darby Van Conover, license no. PN293644, of Erie, Erie County, had his license to practice as a nurse

temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the

Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (05/05/2015)

Franklin County Kelly Jo Martin, license no. RN576606, of Waynesboro, Franklin County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to September 9, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous Board

order. (02/26/15)

Huntingdon County Andrea C. Kling, license no. RN233345L, of James Creek, Huntingdon County, voluntarily surrendered

her license because she has been guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct. (05/12/15)

Lancaster County Mary Moser Van Rensburg, license no. RN513053L of Mount Joy, Lancaster County, agreed to the

voluntary surrender of her license to practice as a registered nurse because she had her license suspended

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

(05/12/15)

Jessica L. Faus, license no. PN279327, of East Earl, Lancaster County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated March 20, 2015, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (03/31/15)

Matthew Steven Bender, license no. RN609291, of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, was indefinitely


three years of probation, subject to terms and conditions, because he is unable to practice professional

nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

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

or coordination. (05/12/15)

Luzerne County Maryanne Swinski Manley, license no. PN255874L, of Forty Fort, Luzerne County, had her practical

nursing license, to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, indefinitely suspended for no less than

five (5) years, to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than five (5) years of probation, subject to the

Board's terms and conditions, because she proved to be addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination, or has become mentally incompetent.

(05/12/15)

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Lycoming County Alexandra Dincher, license no. PN297233, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to December 5, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (03/16/15)

Mercer County Neva R. Orlando, license no. PN269737, of Sharon, Mercer County, was indefinitely suspended for

having been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude. (01/26/15)

Monroe County Terese Palickar Geiges, license no. PN093882L, of Blakeslee, Monroe County, voluntarily surrendered

her license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because she is

unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients, by reason of mental or

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

or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (05/12/15)

Peter Joseph McAndrew, license no. RN572264, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to September 9, 2014, based on findings he violated the terms of a

previous Board order. (02/26/15)

Montgomery County Jean E. Harrington, license nos. RN557159 and PN091753L, of East Norriton, Montgomery County, were

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to December 8, 2014 based on failing to comply with a

previous board order. (03/23/15)

Philadelphia County Gail Marie Chase, license no. RN509478L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely


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

professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reasons 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. (05/12/15)

Kristyn L. Thude, license no. PN282789, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated February 11, 2015, which the

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

immediately. (03/12/15)

Caleah Scott, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was granted a practical nursing license on

probationary status through her criminal probation upon passing the licensure examination and

compliance with the terms and conditions of the Board order. (12/24/14)

Diane Lewis, license no. RN208718L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to January 23, 2015 based on failing to comply with a previous board order.

(03/23/15)

Schuylkill County Jessica L. Grubb, license no. PN257759L, of Barnesville, Schuylkill County, had her practical nursing

license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania suspended for no less than three (3) years,

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which will be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3) years of probation, based upon

compliance with the board's terms and conditions, because she proved to be addicted to alcohol or

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

become mentally incompetent. (05/12/15)

Snyder County Charmayne Maddy, license no. PN293182, of Selinsgrove, Snyder County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to October 30, 2013, for being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon

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

(12/30/14)

Tioga County Randall L. Silsby, license no. RN342230L, of Wellsboro, Tioga County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because he was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo

contendere, or has been found guilty by a judge or jury, of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, or has

received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition

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

state, territory, possession or country. (05/12/15)

Union County Holly E. Vancamp, license no. RN655991, of New Columbia, Union County, had her license to practice

as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indefinitely and actively suspended because

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

authority in another state. (05/12/15)

Venango County Amanda L. Owens, license no. PN286367, of Franklin, Venango County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to March 19, 2014, for being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon

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

(01/26/15)

Amber Neidermeyer, license no. RN599929, of Franklin, Venango County, was indefinitely suspended

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

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

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (01/26/15)

Washington County Jami Marie Barr, license no. RN607774, of Washington, Washington County, was automatically

suspended for one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to April 7, 2014

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

probation retroactive to April 7, 2014, and 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 tend to impair judgment or coordination. (05/12/15)

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Westmoreland County Shannon Llewellyn, license nos. RN526238L and PN105565L of New Kensington, Westmoreland

County, was indefinitely suspended because she was addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent

and violated a lawful disciplinary order of the b. (5/12/15)

York County Tracey Fry Knouse, license no. RN323349L, of York, York County, was suspended for no less than three

years retroactive to December 5, 2014 based on failing to comply with a previous board order. (03/23/15)

Out of State Patricia J. Barrios, license no. RN354883L, of Burlington, Michigan, voluntarily surrendered her license

to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because she had a license

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

another state, and had failed to report the disciplinary action to Commonwealth authorities within ninety

(90) days of a final disposition or on an application for renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner.

(05/12/15)

Carol Seitz Grube, license nos. RN545663 and PN255409L, of Patchogue, New York, voluntarily

surrendered her license to practice as a registered nurse and her license to practice as a practical nurse in

the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because she had her license suspended or revoked or received other

disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (05/12/15)

Dennis M. Bullen, license no. RN562024, of New Springfield, Ohio, had a public reprimand placed on his

permanent disciplinary board record, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500, and indefinitely

suspended, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of indefinite probation, subject to the

board's terms and conditions, 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.

(05/12/15)

Kim M. Coveney, license no. RN347170L, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500 because she had a license suspended or revoked or received other disciplinary action by

the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (05/12/15)

Jacqueline S Augustine, license no. RN287946L, of Oyster Bay, New York, was suspended indefinitely,

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

conditions and a public reprimand will be placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board

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

licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or country. (05/12/15)

Shannon M. Rynearson, license no. RN352262L, of Loomis, California, voluntarily surrendered her

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

licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (05/12/15)

Julie Lynn Harris, license no. RN659349, of Florence, Kentucky, agreed to the voluntary surrender of her

license to practice as a registered nurse with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with any other

licenses, registrations, certificates, approvals, authorizations, or permits issued by the board, because she

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

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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.

(05/12/15)

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

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

PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Out of State Daniel B. Brubaker, license no. OS003379L, of Fresno, California, was indefinitely suspended for being

unable to practice osteopathic medicine 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 a

mental or physical condition. (03/04/15)

PA Board of Pharmacy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Psychology

Carbon County Michael Thomas Degilio, license no. PS016013, of Jim Thorpe, Carbon County was revoked based upon

his conviction of a felony and misdemeanor. (03/19/15)

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Real Estate Commission

Berks County Robert D. Sharp, license no. RS219576L, of Douglassville, Berks County, was revoked based on

engaging in conduct that demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness or incompetency, making

a substantial misrepresentation, and failing to comply with the Seller’s Disclosure Act. (02/11/15)

Montgomery County Deneen Thomas, license no. RS295896 of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $3,000.00, and her license to practice as a real estate salesperson in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania, along with any other licenses, registrations, certificates, approvals, authorizations, or

permits issued by the Commission to her were suspended for a period of six months, with such suspension

to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to terms and conditions, during which, she will

attend and successfully complete at least seven hours of remedial education, because she acted as a dual

agent in the transaction and took actions that were adverse to the interests of the party to the transaction;

made a substantial misrepresentation in signing a party's name on the release form; and engaged in

conduct that demonstrates incompetence. (5/19/15)

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

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

Allegheny County James-Brian Alonzo Byers, license no. SW126935, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had his license to

practice social work temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice


(05/14/15)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Allegheny County Delrico A. Ellis, of Braddock, Allegheny County, was denied licensure as a vehicle salesperson, based

upon his criminal record. (03/19/15)

Jason B. Nolan, license no. MV234974, of Gibsonia, Allegheny County, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because

he entered a plea of guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction to a crime of moral turpitude. (5/05/15)

Delaware County Thomas V. Simril, license no. MV168514, of Yeadon, Delaware County, was suspended for failing to pay

a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/24/15)

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Lancaster County Scott M. McConnell, Jr., license no. MV241745, of Ephrata, Lancaster County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated March 18, 2015, which the court

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

(03/27/15)

Luzerne County Star Auto Sales of NEPA, LLC, license no. VD028811, of Hanover Township, Luzerne County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,350 and costs of investigation of $340.73, because the dealership sold

vehicles without holding a current license. (05/05/15)

Philadelphia County Thomas Cattalo, license no. MV120586L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of his license because he entered a plea of guilty in a court of competent jurisdiction

to crimes involving moral turpitude and has been convicted of any felony. (05/05/15)

Out of State Thomas Built Buses, Inc., license no. VM000678L, of High Point, North Carolina, was ordered to pay a

$50,375 civil penalty and to cease and desist from operating as a vehicle manufacturer on a license that is

lapsed, expired, or otherwise not current with the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and

Salespersons because they acted as a vehicle manufacturer on a lapsed and expired license. (05/05/15)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

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