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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS August 2016

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced that 164 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 0 Lackawanna 0

Allegheny 12 Lancaster 5

Armstrong 2 Lawrence 3

Beaver 1 Lebanon 3

Bedford 1 Lehigh 2

Berks 0 Luzerne 8

Blair 5 Lycoming 1

Bradford 1 McKean 2

Bucks 7 Mercer 2

Butler 6 Mifflin 0

Cambria 0 Monroe 3

Cameron 0 Montgomery 7

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 1 Northampton 3

Chester 3 Northumberland 0

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 2 Philadelphia 7

Clinton 0 Pike 0

Columbia 0 Potter 0

Crawford 0 Schuylkill 1

Cumberland 0 Snyder 0

Dauphin 1 Somerset 1

Delaware 6 Sullivan 1

Elk 1 Susquehanna 3

Erie 2 Tioga 1

Fayette 1 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 1

Franklin 0 Warren 1

Fulton 0 Washington 0

Greene 1 Wayne 1

Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 7

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 0 York 4

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 121

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 43

Total 164

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PA Board of Accountancy No disciplinary actions were taken.

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions were taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions were taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners Allegheny County George K. Daniels, Jr., license no. BL052272, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended pursuant

to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated May 9, 2016, which the court

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

(06/24/16)

Lancaster County Marcus J. Matos, license no. BL054118, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated June 13, 2016, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (06/24/16)

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

PA Board of Chiropractic Out of State Maria Ann Giacalone, PA license no. DC006461L and AJ009424, of Cape Coral, Florida, was

indefinitely suspended for a period to run, at a minimum, concurrent with her criminal imprisonment and

supervised release, based on two felony convictions. (05/27/16)

PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Domonique Reed, of Duquesne, Allegheny County, was denied licensure due to lacking good moral

character. (06/02/16)

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PA Board of Crane Operators

Delaware County Kevin Anthony of Clifton Heights, Delaware County, was required to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and

costs of investigation in the amount of $625.41 because he employed an unlicensed individual to operate a

crane. (07/27/16)

PA Board of Dentistry No disciplinary actions were taken.

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

PA Board of Funeral Directors No disciplinary actions were taken.

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions were taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy Allegheny County Hui Xu t/d/b/a Tokyo Spa #3, of Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and pay costs of investigation of two hundred dollars ($200.00), because

she engaged in the practice of massage therapy and/or represented herself as engaged in the practice of

massage therapy, and/or offered and/or held herself out as being engaged in the practice of massage

therapy without being properly licensed or certified to do so. (08/02/16)

PA Board of Medicine Montgomery County Stephen Charles Padnes, license no. MD010322E, of Glenside, Montgomery County, had his license to

practice as a Medical Physician and Surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds

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

health and safety. (08/29/16)

Philadelphia County Nathan Paul Quebedeaux, license no. RT005802, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for non-payment of a civil penalty. (07/15/16)

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Westmoreland County Christopher A. Lindberg, license no MA001572L, of Westmoreland County, had his license to practice as

a physician’s assistant temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued

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

(08/12/2016)

Jodi Ann Rindt, license no. YM003599L, of Claridge, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to April 19, 2016, for violating a previous Board order. (06/30/16)

Anita L. Tedesco, license no. YM001952L, of Madison, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to February 24, 2016, for being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety

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

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

(07/11/16)

York County Benjamin Noel Stahle, license no. RT005362, of York, York County, had his license to practice as an

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

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

(08/05/16)

Out of State Michael Sackman, PA license no. MD428218, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, was reprimanded and

issued a $1000 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of

Michigan (07/11/16)

Xuhui Li, a/k/a Stan Xuhui Li, PA license no. MD066967L, of Dannemora, New York, was revoked

based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of New York. (06/16/16)

Mohammad D. Nassery, PA license no. MD066892L, of Martstons Mills, Massachusetts, was

automatically suspended for no less than ten years based on pleading guilty to numerous felonies under

the Drug Act. (06/13/16)

Armand Louis Minotti, PA license no. OS012896, of Youngstown, Ohio, was indefinitely suspended for a

period of time to run concurrent with the remainder of the probationary term imposed by the State

Medical Board of Ohio, said suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for an indefinite period,

based on disciplinary action having been taken against his license in Ohio. (06/16/16)

Jacques S. Jaikaran, of Humble, Texas, was denied PA licensure based on disciplinary action taken by

another state. (03/21/16)

Nagbhushan Subrahmanya Rao, PA license no. MD070602L, of Brookeville, Maryland, was reprimanded

and placed on probation for no less than one year based on disciplinary action taken by another state.

(06/20/16)

Paul M. Dilorenzo, PA license no. MD032098E, of Eatontown, New Jersey, was revoked based on

disciplinary action taken by another state. (06/23/16)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Allegheny County Kathleen Sammel, notary commission I.D. No. 1143994, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended

for two months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to terms and

conditions as specified by the Secretary; assessed a civil penalty of $250, a probation assessment of $100

for costs of continued monitoring, and must successfully complete a live, in-person, six-hour notary

practice and procedure course approved by the Secretary because she failed to maintain an accurate

notarial registry of all official notary acts; failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a

notary public; and failed to be of good character, integrity, and ability. (08/04/16)

Bucks County Thomas J. Brandis, notary commission no. 1016252, of Telford, Bucks County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his notary commission because he failed to keep and maintain custody and control

of an accurate chronological register of all official acts. (08/04/16)

Lancaster County Charles B. Rettew III, notary commission I.D. No. 1136637, of Manheim, Lancaster County, was

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

terms and conditions as specified by the Secretary; assessed a civil penalty of $500, a probation

assessment of $300 for costs of continued monitoring, and must successfully complete a live, in-person,

six-hour notary practice and procedure course approved by the Secretary because he failed to maintain an

accurate chronological registry of all official notary acts and failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public. (08/04/16)

Lisa K. Copenhaver, notary commission I.D. No. 1030845, of Ephrata, Lancaster County, was suspended

for a period of three months subject to the terms and conditions specified by the Secretary; assessed a civil

penalty of $250, stayed in favor of successful completion of a live, in-person, six-hour notary practice and

procedure course during her suspension because she failed to maintain an accurate chronological registry

of all official notary acts, to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public; and to be of

good character, integrity, and ability. (08/11/16)

Kathryn R. Unger, notary commission I.D. No. 1170052, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended

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

the terms and conditions specified by the Secretary; assessed a civil penalty of $250, stayed in favor of

successful completion of a live, in-person, six-hour notary practice and procedure course during the

probation period and a probation assessment of $150 for the costs of continued monitoring because she

failed to maintain an accurate chronological registry of all official notary acts and to be familiar with the

duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (08/11/16)

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Monroe County Edward J. Carter, notary commission I.D. No. 1236499, of Mount Pocono, Monroe County, was

suspended for eighteen months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to

terms and conditions as specified by the Secretary; assessed a civil penalty of $500, a probation

assessment of $900 for costs of continued monitoring, and must successfully complete a live, in-person,

six-hour notary practice and procedure course approved by the Secretary because he failed to know

through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the individuals appearing before him were

the parties who signed the document; to maintain an accurate chronological registry of all official notary

acts; and to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (08/04/16)

Susquehanna County The Secretary of the Commonwealth accepted a Consent Agreement in which Michael Brainard of

Jackson, Susquehanna County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered his notary commission I.D. No.

1241365, along with any other licenses, registrations certificates or permits authorizing him to practice as

a notary because he failed to require personal appearance; to be of good character, integrity, and ability;

and to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (08/11/16)

Out of State Carolyn A. McMahon, notary commission I.D. No. 1208251, of Sewell, New Jersey, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered her notary commission because she failed to take and subscribe the constitutional

oath of office, give a surety bond and record the bond, commission and oath of office in the office of the

recorder of deeds for the county in which the notary maintains an office at appointment or reappointment;

and she failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (07/22/2016)

PA Board of Nursing Allegheny County Megan Elizabeth Wegley, license no. RN557576, of Coraopolis, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to June 10, 2016, based on violating the terms of a

previous Board order. (07/18/16)

Tiffany D. Merideth, license no. PN288625, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was placed on probation

for no less than twelve months to run concurrently with her criminal probation and assessed a civil

penalty in the amount of $1,000 based on her felony convictions. (05/05/16)

Elizabeth O. Powell, license no. RN636460, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended for one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (04/01/16)

Donald R Graham, license no. RN545048 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended

until at least December 16, 2018, with such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation,

until at least December 16, 2018, because he 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. (7/27/16)

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Kellie Giles Schork, license no.: RN317804L, of White Oak, Allegheny County, was indefinitely and

actively suspended, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety,

by reason of mental or physical illness or condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or

narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment and/or coordination. (7/27/16)

Keith Robert Schmocker, license no. RN631008, of West View, Allegheny County, had his license to

practice as a registered nurse temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued


(08/26/16)

Armstrong County Wendy Dawn Schultz, license no. PN253400L, of Worthington, Armstrong County, was automatically

suspended for ten years from the date of her conviction, based on her felony conviction under the Drug

Act. (02/10/16)

Kandi Shick Conner, license no. RN509914L, of Freeport, Armstrong County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary Board record, because

she did not have a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license at the time she held herself out

as a registered nurse. (07/27/16)

Bedford County Rebecca Marie Valentine, license no. PN281357, of Clearville, Bedford County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to June 10, 2016, based on violating the terms of a

previous Board order. (07/18/16)

Blair County Kendra L. Yarnell, license no. PN266432, of Bellwood, Blair County, was automatically suspended for

ten years from the date of her conviction, based on her felony conviction under Drug Act. (03/01/16)

Joseph Edwin Holland, license no. PN271602, of Altoona, Blair County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to September 10, 2015, based on findings he violated the terms of a previous board

order. (06/21/16)

Jennie L. Difolco, license no. PN251460L of Altoona, Blair County, agreed to the voluntary surrender of

her license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because she failed to

submit to drug testing as required by her previous Consent Agreement with the Board. (07/27/16)

Melissa Sue Ehredt, license no. PN273946 of Altoona, Blair County, was indefinitely suspended for no

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

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

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

United States, or any other state or received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, or has been dishonorably

discharged or has been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the

military forces of the United States or of any other country; and she is addicted to alcohol or

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

become mentally incompetent. (07/27/16)

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Bradford County Dean Gregory Parsons, license no. PN275937, of Sayre, Bradford County, voluntarily surrendered his

license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he had a license

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

state, territory, possession or country and violated the Act in that he failed to report to the Board on his

biennial renewal application or within 90 days of the final disposition, whichever was sooner, that a

disciplinary action had been taken against his license in another state. (07/27/16)

Bucks County Nicole Mitchell, license no. PN266921, last known of Warrington, Bucks County, was automatically

suspended based on a conviction under the Drug Act. (02/11/16)

Bertha L. Osie-Bonsu, license no. PN064093L, of Warminster, Bucks County, was automatically


Act. (05/13/16)

Natalya Shvets, license no. RN558130, of Southampton, Bucks County, was revoked and assessed a

$2400 civil penalty based on her felony convictions. (04/26/16)

Anna R. Yakhnis, license no. RN357352L, of Southampton, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

based on her felony conviction. (04/26/16)

Butler County Kathleen Ann Cord, license no. RN503260L of Evans City, Butler County, was indefinitely suspended for

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

probation, because she is unable to practice 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. (07/27/16)

Silvana Elizabeth Veneziano, license no. RN655313, of Cranberry Township, Butler 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. (07/27/16)

Mark A. Koebler, license no. PN254490L, of Butler, Butler County, was automatically suspended based

on a conviction under the Drug Act. (07/08/16)

Centre County Harold White Flick, license no. PN269165 of Howard, Centre County, agreed to the voluntary surrender

of his license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he was guilty

of unprofessional conduct or such conduct as to require a suspension or revocation in the public interest.

(07/27/16)

Chester County Jessica Joy Ochs, license no. RN602699, of Paoli, Chester County, was indefinitely suspended for no less

than two years, based on the violation of a consent agreement entered into with the Commonwealth.

(04/01/16)

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Melynn E Smith-Wylie, license nos. RN541094 and PN258013L of Downingtown, Chester County, was

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

no less than three years of probation, because she was 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 in that he has violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board.

(7/27/16)

Clearfield County Angela Marie Smith, license no. RN562036, of Falls Creek, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, was

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to February 28, 2014, based on her failure to comply

with a consent agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (05/18/16)

Deneen Marie Hanes, license nos. RN563059 and PN085601L, of DuBois, Clearfield County, was

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to December 3, 2015, based on findings she violated the

terms of a previous board order. (07/08/16)

Dauphin County Barbara C Barngetuny, license no. PN290043 of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was indefinitely suspended

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

of probation because she is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (07/27/2016)

Delaware County Leann Tyler, license no. PN273185, of Marcus Hook, Delaware County, was automatically suspended for

one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (01/08/16)

Stacie W. Sullivan, license no. PN265463, of Upland, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to July 8, 2015, and assessed $525 in costs of investigation, for being addicted to alcohol or

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/26/16)

Darryl Antione Worrell, license no. RN555533 of Darby, Delaware County, had his license publicly

reprimanded, 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. (7/27/16)

Susan Crocetto, license no. PN085350L, last known of Clifton Heights, Delaware County, was

indefinitely suspended retroactive to July 22, 2015, based upon her failing to enter a VRP program and

failing to attend her mental and physical examination. (06/15/16)

Fayette County Kelly Jo Lucas, license no. RN523021L of Vanderbilt, Fayette County, had her license indefinitely

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

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

safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination and is addicted to alcohol or



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Greene County Stephen J. Markulik, license no. PN288503, of Carmichaels, Greene County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to June 29, 2015, for being addicted to alcohol or to hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other

drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/25/16)

Indiana County Marsha Cronan Carnahan, license no.: PN105129L, of Ernest, Indiana County, voluntarily surrendered

her license to practice practical nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because she is addicted to

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

coordination, or has become mentally incompetent. (7/27/16)

Lawrence County Grethen Eileen Haydu, license no. PN285397, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was indefinitely

suspended based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state and failing

to report same to the Board. (06/20/16)

Gregory Michael Johnston, license no. RN509523L of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to October 23, 2014, such suspension to be

immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, retroactive to October 23, 2014,

because he 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, he 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, territory, possession or

country. (7/27/16)

Lebanon County Rachel Ristenbatt, license no. PN280330, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to January 27, 2016, based on her failure to comply with a consent agreement

entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/16/16)

Tara Lynn Zimmerman, license no. RN577894 of Lebanon, Lebanon County, had her license to practice

registered nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indefinitely suspended for no less than three

years with such suspension to be 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 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 a 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. (7/27/16)

Lehigh County Lisa Ann Carter, license no. RN601029, of Macungie, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

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

with the Board, because she has been guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct. (7/27/16)

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Luzerne County Kim Mulaski, license no. PN274001, of Swoyersville, Luzerne County, was automatically suspended for

one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (03/29/16)

Thomas S. Galka, license no. RN510687L, of Shavertown, Luzerne County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to October 26, 2015, based on findings he violated the terms of a previous

board order. (06/20/16)

Bonnie Hilstolsky Brokenshire, license no. PN080215L of Wyoming, Luzerne County, agreed to the

voluntary surrender of her license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,

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

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

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

trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition of felony charges, or has been dishonorably discharged

or has been discharged under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge from the military forces

of the United States or of any other country. (07/27/16)

Robert H. Booth, Jr, license no. RN583453, of Laurel Run, Luzerne County, voluntarily surrendered his

license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 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. (07/27/16)

Andrea Gosiewski, license no. RN547300, of Ashley, Luzerne County, had her license to practice

registered nursing temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued practice


(08/26/16)

Lycoming County Carrie Ann Hamm, license no. RN630179, of Montoursville, Lycoming County, was suspended for eight

months retroactive to August 28, 2015, based on multiple misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act.

(06/20/16)

McKean County Misty Sue McCullen, license no. PN260880L, of Bradford, McKean County, automatically suspended for

ten years from the date of her conviction, based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (03/29/16)

Renae Irene Johnston, license no.: PN268387, of Mount Jewett, McKean County, had a public reprimand

placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she pled guilty to a crime of moral

turpitude in a court of this Commonwealth. (7/27/16)

Mercer County Pamela A Rankin, license no. RN522810L of Farrell, Mercer County, was suspended for a period of 15

months with the first 3 months to be served as an active suspension and the remaining 12 months to be

served as probation and ordered to take 10 hours of continuing education, because she engaged in

unprofessional conduct by failing to conform to a quality standard of the profession. (7/27/16)

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Sandra L Hinds, license nos. RN508129L and PN092796L of Grove City, Mercer County, was suspended

for a period of 15 months with the first 3 months to be served as an active suspension and the remaining

12 months to be served as probation and ordered to take 10 hours of continuing education because she

engaged in unprofessional conduct by failing to conform to a quality standard of the profession. (7/27/16)

Monroe County Nakaine Bartholin, license no. PN277414, of Henryville, Monroe County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to April 20, 2016, based on findings that she violated a previous Board order.

(06/06/16)

Patricia Putnam, license no. PN151449L, of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to February 17, 2015, for being addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/26/16)

Montgomery County Virginia J. Scharf, license no. RN576483, of Rockledge, Montgomery County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to January 22, 2016, based on her failure to comply with a consent agreement

entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/16/16)

Donna Wampole, license no. PN106021L, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was indefinitely suspended

for at least three years of monitoring, for being addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or

other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (06/13/16)

Jennifer Lynn Gold, license no.: RN502990L, of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County, had her license to

practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indefinitely suspended, for no less

than three years, retroactive to March 02, 2016, with said suspension immediately stayed in favor of no

less than three years of probation, retroactive to March 02, 2016, subject to the Board’s terms and

conditions, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety, by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition, or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs, or other drugs which tend to impair judgment and/or coordination. (7/27/16)

Cynthia Duncan Bentley, license no.: RN344603L, of Willow Grove, Montgomery County, had her

license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania actively suspended, for a

minimum period of three years, retroactive to April 20, 2016, 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 dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs, or other drugs which tend to

impair judgment and/or coordination. (7/27/16)

Angela Daliese Appleton, license no. RN528385L, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, had her license to

practice as a registered nurse temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued


(08/25/16)

Northampton County Luis D. Santana, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was granted a probationary license to run

concurrently with the period of probation imposed by a district court in Texas. (06/24/16)

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Heather Lyn Wolters, license no. RN559489, of Northampton, Northampton County, was automatically


Act. (01/04/16)

Jeannine Patrick-Blaikie, CRNP, RN, license nos. RN356610L and VP006532C, of Easton, Northampton

County, was suspended for a period of twenty-four months, retroactive to May 1, 2016, with twelve

months of active suspension and the remaining twelve months of suspension shall be stayed in favor of

probation and was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 and must attend and successfully

complete at least fifteen hours of remedial education, because she was convicted or entered a plea of

guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of

moral turpitude, 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. (07/27/16)

Philadelphia County Evelyn Rivera, license no. RN576215, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was automatically

suspended for one year, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (01/22/16)

Patricia A. White, license no. RN333609L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to October 23, 2014, based on her failure to comply with a consent

agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/16/16)

Lisa A. Lappe, license no. PN105540L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was automatically


Sarah Ann Parker, license no. RN552766, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was automatically

suspended for one year, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (03/21/16)

Schuylkill County Michelemarie K. McKeown, license no. RN271240L, of Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, was publically

reprimanded and assessed a civil penalty of $1000 based on her receiving ARD’s disposition of a felony

charge. (04/25/16)

Somerset County Kristy M. Whistler, license no. PN284758 of Windber, Somerset 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, unless that period of probation is extended or modified for cause by mutual agreement of the

Respondent and the Professional Health Monitoring Program (PHMP), Disciplinary Monitoring Unit

(DMU) case manager subject to the Board’s terms and conditions, because she is addicted to alcohol or



Sullivan County Linda M. Raub, license no. PN104481L, of Forksville, Sullivan County, was suspended for failing to

comply with terms of a previous Consent Agreement. (06/01/16)

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Susquehanna County Patricia M. Watson, license no. RN529907L, of Union Dale, Susquehanna County, had her registered

nurse license suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to October 27, 2015, based on her failure

to comply with a consent agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/16/16)

Lori M. Sechrist Osborn, license no. PN263234, of Hallstead, Susquehanna County, had a public

reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary Board record and 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 and failed to report disciplinary action

in another state within 90 days of final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever is

sooner. (07/27/16)

Tioga County Jessica L. Gesford, license no. PN278883, of Wellsboro, Tioga County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Tioga County dated June 13, 2016, which the court issued under

section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (06/21/16)

Venango County Rowena Engel Iemma, license no. PN255778L, of Franklin, Venango County, was automatically

suspended based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (06/24/16)

Warren County Casey Dianne Glotz, license no. PN298303, of Warren, Warren County, had a public reprimand placed on

her permanent disciplinary record with the Board; and was indefinitely suspended, being immediately

stayed in favor of indefinite probation to run concurrently with her criminal probation, subject to the

Board's terms and conditions, because she was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo

contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of

this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state, or received probation without verdict,

disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony

charges. (7/27/16)

Westmoreland County Kimberly A. Drakulic, license no. PN251009L, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, was automatically


Thomas J. Wright, license no. RN511136L, of Export, Westmoreland County, was suspended for four

years, with the first 18 months to be served as an active suspension and the remaining 30 months will be

stayed in favor of probation, and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,500 and take 12 credits of

continuing education, because he committed fraud or deceit in the practice of nursing. (07/27/16)

York County Christina Marie Garcia, license no. RN582974, of York, York County, was automatically suspended for

no less than ten years based on findings that she pled guilty to a felony under the Drug Act. (07/08/16

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Out of State Olga Dawn Wonders, PA license no. RN504028L, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was assessed a $250 civil

penalty and had her license indefinitely suspended based on findings she was disciplined by the proper

licensing authorities in other states and failed to report same to the Board. (06/21/16)

Mafuantem Margaret Morfaw, of Bear, Delaware, was denied a registered nurse license based on her

being disciplined by the Delaware Board of Nursing. (04/28/16)

Janel C. Trovato Vass, PA license no. RN534846, of Saint Clairsville, Ohio, was given a public

reprimand based upon disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of West Virginia and

failing to report same to the Board. (06/21/16)

William R. Weber, PA license no. RN264796L, of Columbus, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended

immediately stayed to probation to run concurrent with probation imposed by the New Jersey Board of

Nursing and assessed a $250 civil penalty based upon disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing

authority of New Jersey and failing to report same to the Board. (06/21/16)

Denise Fowler Menkevich, PA license no. RN285025L, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, was issued a civil

penalty of $500 and indefinitely suspended, based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (06/17/16)

Judith E. Galbraith, PA license no. RN203610L, of Southbridge, Massachusetts, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a $1000 civil penalty based on findings she received disciplinary action against

her by the proper licensing authority of another state, failed to notify the Board of same and committed

fraud or deceit in the practice or in securing her license, position or admission to school. (06/13/16)

Marie Gibbons Portela, PA license no. RN253363L, of Pompano Beach, Florida, was assessed a $500

civil penalty and indefinitely suspended based on findings she was disciplined by the proper licensing

authority in another state and failed to report same to the Board. (06/13/16)

Shannon N. Schwoeble, PA license no. RN590143, of Wadsworth, Ohio, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty and indefinitely suspended based on findings she was disciplined by the proper licensing authority

in another state and failed to report same to the Board. (06/13/16)

Kimberly Denise Zahner, PA license no. RN579098, of Seaford, Delaware, was given a public reprimand

and assessed a $500 civil penalty based upon disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of

Missouri and failing to report same to the Board. (06/22/16)

Anthony Joseph Mastella, PA license no. RN554265, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, was reprimanded and

assessed a $2000 civil penalty for being disciplined by another state and failing to report the same to the

Board. (05/03/16)

Sandra McAnuff Shaw, PA license no. RN319733L, of Coral Springs, Florida, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/01/16)

Richard Paul Setler, PA license no. PN282760, of Grafton, West Virginia, was issued a public reprimand

and assessed a $500 civil penalty based on his having been disciplined by the proper licensing authority in

West Virginia and failing to report same to the Board. (06/13/16)

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Geraldine N. Raphael a/k/a Geraldine Davis, PA license no. RN544809, of Mesquite, Texas, was assessed

a $500 civil penalty and indefinitely suspended for being disciplined by the proper licensing authority in

another state and failed to report such action to the Board. (05/09/16)

Dwayne D. Patterson, license no. RN624134, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, was placed on

indefinite probation and assessed a civil penalty of $800, based on disciplinary action taken by the Ohio

Board of Nursing and for failing to report same to the Board. (03/09/16)

Selma Saenz, license no. RN540794, of Dumas, Texas, accepted the voluntary surrender of her license to

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

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

failed to report disciplinary action on the biennial renewal application or within ninety days of final

disposition. (7/27/16)

Michael Anthony Felice, license no. RN609742, of San Diego, California, had his license suspended for

no less than three years, retroactive to October 24, 2014, with such suspension being immediately stayed

in favor of no less than three years, 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. (7/27/16)

Naomi Derrick, license no.: RN601965, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, had her license to practice

professional nursing temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued practice


(07/29/16)

Jennifer A Garcia, license nos. RN555405 and PN152069L, of Deptford, New Jersey, had a public

reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the Board; and was indefinitely suspended,

with the suspension immediately stayed in favor of an indefinite period of probation, subject to the

Board's terms and conditions because she had a license suspended or revoked, or has received other

disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (7/27/16)

Margaret Oreilly, license no. RN259666L of Cuddlebackville, New York, had a public reprimand placed

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

has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (07/27/16)

Penny M. Graves, license no. RN349319L of Nederland, Texas, had a public reprimand placed on her

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

received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (07/27/16)

Karen Theresa Hebert, license no. RN590591 of Bedford, New Hampshire, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $250 and had a public reprimand 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 in another state; and she failed to report to the Board on her biennial

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registration application or within ninety (90) days of final disposition, whichever was sooner, that

disciplinary action had been taken against her license in another state. (07/27/16)

Daphne Celeste Sims, license no. PN287173 of Baltimore, Maryland was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500 and have her license suspended indefinitely with said suspension immediately stayed in favor of

indefinite probation subject to terms and conditions because she had a license suspended or revoked, or

received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state and failed to report

said action within 90 days of the final disposition or on an application for renewal of licensure, whichever

was sooner. (7/27/16)

James M. Crawford, license no. RN227683L of Sealy, Texas, agreed to the voluntary surrender of his

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

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

state; and he failed to report disciplinary action in another state within ninety days of the final disposition

or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (07/27/16)

Verna Mae Age, R.N. a/k/a Verna S. Age, R.N, license no. RN625433 of Slidell, Louisiana, agreed to the

Voluntary Surrender of her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania, because she was 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 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; she had her

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

another state; and she was convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor which relates to the profession of

her license. (07/27/16).

Michael Anthony Lancetta, license no. RN622665, of Sewell, New Jersey, was suspended for a period of

five years beginning December 17, 2015, with 30 months active suspension and remainder to be stayed

and served as probation, because he had his license suspended or revoked or had other disciplinary action

taken against him by the proper licensing authority of another state. (07/27/16)

Andrea M. Tull, license no. RN592983 of New Castle, Delaware was indefinitely and actively suspended

for no less than two years, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and

safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (07/27/16)

Mathlye Elam, license no. RN153326L of Selma, Indiana, was actively and indefinitely suspended

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

licensing authority in another state. (07/27/16)

Michele M. Pratt Eldridge, license no. PN262739, of Monroeville, New Jersey, voluntarily surrendered

her license, 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 to the

Board on her biennial renewal application or within 90 days of final disposition, whichever is sooner, that

a disciplinary action had been taken against her license in another state. (07/27/16)

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PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators Out of State Tamara W. Moreland, license and registration no. NH003389L, of Riverside, New Jersey, had a public

reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary Board record because she had a license to practice

nursing home administration revoked or suspended or had other disciplinary action imposed, or consented

to the imposition of such other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state,

territory or country. (08/03/16)

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

PA Board of Optometry Allegheny County Natasha Hindman, O.D., license no. OEG001892, of Coraopolis, Allegheny County, had her license

publicly reprimanded and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $800.00 and complete 16 hours of

continuing education because she failed to complete the appropriate number of hours of continuing

education for the December 1, 2012, to November 30, 2014, reporting period. (08/18/16)

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Erie County Anthony M Letizio, license no. OS014724 of Erie, Erie County, was ordered to attend and successfully

complete at least twenty-five hours of remedial education and was suspended for a period of three years;

following the obtaining of a Board Approved Practice Monitor, such suspension shall be immediately

stayed in favor of three years of probation, because he entered into a Consent Agreement in which the

Commonwealth alleges that he engaged in unprofessional conduct, as well as aiding, assisting, procuring

or advising an unlicensed person to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery. (8/10/16)

Out of State Martin Polnerow, PA license no. OS002572L, of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, was revoked and assessed a

$1000 civil penalty based upon his license being revoked by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (06/16/16)

PA Board of Pharmacy Allegheny County Michael Gene Perry, license no. RP449480 of Merrittstown, Allegheny County, had his license suspended

for no less than three (3) years retroactive to March 15, 2016, with such suspension immediately stayed in

favor of no less than three (3) years of probation retroactive to March 15, 2016, because Respondent is

unfit or unable to practice pharmacy by reason of a physical or mental disease or disability. (08/16/16)

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Butler County Erin Victoria Cirillo, license no. RP040642L, of Cranberry Township, Butler County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $500 because she failed to complete 30 credits of continuing education for the renewal

of her license. (08/16/16)

John W. Mucenski, license no. RP033834R, of Butler County, had his license to practice as a pharmacist

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

Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (08/12/2016)

Andrea S. Mucenski, license no. RP030280L, of Butler County, had her license to practice as a

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

the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (08/12/2016)

Lawrence County Sara Soliman Matta, authorization no. RPI002097, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was ordered to pay

a civil penalty of $2,400 because she continued to administer injectable medications, biologicals, and

immunizations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after her authorization to do so expired. (8/16/16)

Lehigh County Elizabeth Ann Karmosky, license no. RP440575, of Schnecksville, Lehigh County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $500 because she failed to comply with the continuing education requirements to renew

her pharmacist license. (08/16/16)

Westmoreland County James Lee Hickle, license no. RP033986R of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000; was actively suspended for 30 days, and then suspended for an additional period

of at least three years, with such suspension being immediately stayed in favor of at least three years of

probation, subject to the Board's terms and conditions; was ordered to successfully complete twelve hours

of continuing education credits because he departed from, or failed to conform to, standards of acceptable

and prevailing pharmacy practice. (8/16/16)

Out of State Neil Aaron Bavitz, license no. RP447720 of Lewes, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500

and have a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board because he had a

license to practice pharmacy suspended, revoked or refused, or received other disciplinary action by the

proper pharmacist licensing authority of another state and failed to report said action to the Board on the

biennial registration application or within 90 days of final disposition, whichever is sooner. (8/16/16)

Roy Walter Palumbo, license no. RP446565 of Boardman, Ohio, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$250 because he had a license to practice pharmacy disciplined by the proper pharmacist licensing

authority of another state. (8/16/16)

Yuri Alexander Sorochkin, license no. RP440002 of Staten Island, New York, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,000; and was suspended for a period of three years, with said suspension immediately

stayed in favor of probation, subject to the Board's terms and conditions, because he pleaded guilty to an

offense in connection with the practice of pharmacy before any court of record of any jurisdiction.

(8/16/16)

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PA Board of Physical Therapy Luzerne County Stephanie Buchinski, license no. PT012782L, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than 3 years retroactive to May 22, 2014, based on findings she violated terms of a previous

Board order. (06/10/16)

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions were taken.

PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions were taken.

Real Estate Commission

Bucks County Gurmeet Patheja, of Warminster, Bucks County, was granted a probationary license through completion

of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution, based on a prior conviction.

(06/17/16)

Kelsey L Carty, of Upper Black Rock Eddy, Bucks County, was granted a probationary license through

completion of her criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution, based on a prior

conviction. (07/20/16)

Lancaster County Nathan Scott Wall, of Columbia, Lancaster County, was granted a probationary license through

completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution, based on a prior


Luzerne County Elijah Glenn Miller, of Kingston, Luzerne County, was granted a probationary license through completion

of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution, based on a prior conviction.

(07/20/16)

Montgomery County Jeon Foley, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was granted a probationary license through completion of

his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution, based on a prior conviction.

(06/17/16)

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Philadelphia County Thomas L. McGill, III, license no. RS271839, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated June 16, 2016, which

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

immediately. (07/07/16)

Tyler Martin, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was granted a probationary license through

completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution, based on a prior


York County John Brunner, of York, York County, was granted a probationary license through completion of his

criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution, based on a prior conviction.

(06/17/16)

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

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

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons Beaver County James F. Hogue, license no. MV146961L, of Beaver, Beaver County, was ordered to pay a $1,000 civil

penalty and have his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

indefinitely suspended, stayed immediately in favor of probation, to be concurrent with his criminal

probation, subject to terms and conditions, because he was convicted of a crime involving moral

turpitude. (8/02/16)

Blair County Victor D. Perruna, of Altoona, Blair County, was denied licensure as a vehicle salesperson based on a

felony conviction. (06/21/16)

Chester County Mark E McFall, license no. MV145133L, of Coatesville, Chester County, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania, because he was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere

in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or Federal jurisdiction of forgery,

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

tampering or any other crime involving moral turpitude while his current license is in force or within five

years prior to the application for or issuance of a license; he has been convicted of any felony; and he has

been convicted of any misdemeanor related to the practice of the profession. (08/02/16)

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Delaware County Ronald E. Carrea, of Folcroft, Delaware County, was issued a formal reprimand and indefinitely

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

years, based on pleading guilty to a felony. (06/15/16)

Elk County Peter Gordon Mackie, Jr. and Mack’s Auto Sales, of Kersey, Elk County, was issued a formal reprimand

based on pleading guilty to a crime of moral turpitude. (06/15/16)

Erie County Brian D Vogt, license no. MV188712 of Erie, Erie County, and Oak Hill Motors of Erie County, Inc.,

license no. VD029377, voluntarily surrendered their respective licenses as a result of unprofessional

conduct or incompetency. (8/02/16)

Lebanon County Carter T. McCue, license no. MV222085, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated June 13, 2016, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (06/21/16)

Luzerne County Mark C. Thomas, license no. MV225836, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was suspended for no less

than three years and assessed a $1000 civil penalty, based on his convictions of multiple crimes of moral

turpitude and misstatements on his reactivation application. (06/15/16)

Wayne County Christopher James Opalek, of Lake Ariel, Wayne County, was granted a probationary license for no less

than three years based on previous felony convictions. (06/24/16)

Westmoreland County Robert S. Claytor, of Delmont, Westmorland County, was granted a probationary license for no less than

three years based on previous misdemeanor convictions. (06/24/16)

York County Eric E. Heiland, of York, York County, was issued a formal reprimand, based on pleading guilty to a

crime of moral turpitude. (06/15/16)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine Out of State Julie Ann Rossetto, license no. BV013345, of Fenton, Michigan, was suspended for no less than two

years and assessed a $3,000 civil penalty, based on findings she was convicted of two felonies and

received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (06/10/16)

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