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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS April 2016

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced that 182 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 3

Allegheny 13 Lancaster 5

Armstrong 2 Lawrence 1

Beaver 3 Lebanon 0

Bedford 0 Lehigh 1

Berks 2 Luzerne 3

Blair 1 Lycoming 2

Bradford 1 McKean 0

Bucks 5 Mercer 0

Butler 2 Mifflin 0

Cambria 1 Monroe 1

Cameron 0 Montgomery 9

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 0 Northampton 5

Chester 4 Northumberland 3

Clarion 1 Perry 1

Clearfield 0 Philadelphia 18

Clinton 0 Pike 1

Columbia 0 Potter 0

Crawford 2 Schuylkill 2

Cumberland 3 Snyder 0

Dauphin 4 Somerset 0

Delaware 6 Sullivan 0

Elk 0 Susquehanna 0

Erie 2 Tioga 0

Fayette 3 Union 0

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 0 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 2

Greene 0 Wayne 1

Huntingdon 1 Westmoreland 2

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 4 York 3

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 124

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 58

Total 182

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PA Board of Accountancy

Delaware County Robert M. Jordan, Jr., license no. CA050555, of Glen Mills, Delaware County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/21/16)

Montgomery County Willie George Manley, Jr., certificate and license no. CA017922L, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was

revoked, and he was ordered to pay a civil penalty, which shall be stayed and made payable if and when

he applies for reinstatement of his authorizations to practice the profession because he has been convicted

of any felony. (04/21/16)

PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Barber Examiners

Allegheny County Michael A. Brisco, license nos. BL051052L and BM093974, of Crafton, Allegheny County, was

suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated February 8,

2016, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is

effective immediately. (03/01/16)

Berks County Jaime M. Acosta, license no. BL053425, of Reading, Berks County, was revoked because he has been

convicted of a felony. (04/04/16)

Dauphin County Qwan McIntyre, license no. BL052352, of Steelton, Dauphin County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated November 9, 2015, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (11/24/15)

Daryl W. Shepherd, license no. BL052234, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/ 21/16)

Delaware County Mark S. Robertson, license no. BM093552, of Springfield, Delaware County, was indefinitely and

actively suspended until such time as the board grants the reinstatement of his licenses because he

allegedly engaged in unethical conduct while acting in a barber-manager capacity. (04/18/16)

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Lackawanna County Southside Cuts and Fades Barbershop, license no. BO433106, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/21/16)

Lehigh County Cut Creators, license no. BO433399, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (01/21/16)

Montgomery County Hector R. Rosado and Thomas J. Roth, Jr., t/d/b/a Legends Barber Shop, license no. BO433654, of

Lansdale, Montgomery County, ordered to pay a $750 civil penalty and to cease and desist from failing to

keep student records inside the barber shop at all times for inspection by the board and its inspectors

because they failed to keep a file of each student at all times for inspection by the board’s inspectors.

(04/04/16)

Northampton County Vito Jeffrey Villani t/d/b/a Lehigh Valley Barber School, license no. BS001522, of Bethlehem,

Northampton County, was ordered to pay a $4,050 civil penalty and to cease and desist from failing to

have students supervised by a licensed barber teacher at all times, failing to maintain and/or produce student

records, employing unlicensed barber teachers, aiding and abetting unlicensed practice activity in the

profession of barber teaching, failing to have a sign indicating work is done on the public by students, failing

to adhere to equipment requirements to operate as a school, operating as a barber school at a new location

without updating the board and having that location inspected first, and operating an unlicensed online barber

school because they failed to be under the immediate supervision of a licensed barber teacher at all times,

failed to properly keep and produce student records upon request by an inspector/investigator, employed an

unlicensed barber teacher, aided and abetted unlicensed practice activity in the profession of barber teaching,

failed to have an “ALL WORK IN THE SCHOOL DONE BY STUDENTS ONLY” sign displayed near the

entrance, failed to have an adequate number of sinks in proportion to the number of workstation chairs,

operated as a school at a new location without having that location inspected to determine whether all

requirements to operate as a school have been met, and operated an online barber school without a permit or

license. (04/04/16)

Philadelphia County Andy Cupeles, license no. BL053459, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated September 22, 2015, which the

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

(02/26/16)

La Fama Barbershop, license no. BO433730, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/21/16)

Before and After Sports Barber Shop, license no. BO433685, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/03/16)

Mosaic Soul, license no. BO433364, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/21/16)

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PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Indiana County Kathleen K. Borbonus, of Blairsville, Indiana County, was issued a civil penalty of $10,000 and ordered

to cease and desist performing real estate appraisals without holding a certificate. (02/29/16)

PA Board of Chiropractic

Bucks County Christopher Peter Sepanski, license no. DC0048840, of Yardley, Bucks County, was indefinitely

suspended based on his misdemeanor conviction in the practice of chiropractic. (02/05/16)

PA Board of Cosmetology

Armstrong County Lisa A. Slagle, license no. CO165386L, of Templeton, Armstrong County, was suspended for failing to


Beaver County Danielle N. Kemp, license no. CO274039, of Ambridge, Beaver County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated February 8, 2016, which the court issued

under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (03/01/16)

Berks County Hadjas African Braiding, license no. CB118953, of Reading, Berks County, was assessed a civil penalty

of $1,000 for employing unlicensed individuals. (02/03/16)

Bucks County Kristen E. Cantwell, license no. CQ002522, of Feasterville, Bucks County, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty for practicing in a place other than a licensed salon. (02/03/16)

Cumberland County Cathy Crall Smith, individually and t/d/b/a A Heavenly Touch, license nos. CB107275 and CL020198L,

of New Cumberland, Cumberland County, was levied a civil penalty of $3,000 for performing services

outside the scope of practice and utilizing parts of a salon for other purposes. (01/13/16)

Delaware County Lena Marie DiGregorio, license no. CO264946, of Prospect Park, Delaware County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/ 21/16)

Lackawanna County Allison L. Lipisko, license no. CO216413L, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was assessed a $250 civil

penalty, for practicing on a lapsed license. (02/03/16)

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Lawrence County Haley M. Mills, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was denied licensure due to her felony convictions.

(03/09/16)

Luzerne County Iris A. Marmolejo, license no. CO268056, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was suspended for failing to


Montgomery County Rebecca McCrudden, license no. CO277304 of Conshohocken, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended for not less than one year based on findings that she received three felony convictions.

(03/09/16)

Northumberland County Allison A. Calhoun, license no. CO226358L, of Watsontown, Northumberland County, was suspended

for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/08/16)

Philadelphia County Thomas Vu, license no. CL182739, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated January 19, 2016, which the court

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

(02/26/16)

Luz M. Mendez, license no. CO197738L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing


Out of State Nycolette M. Blanks, PA license no. CO223740L of Buford, Georgia, was indefinitely suspended

effective February 12, 2016, for not less than 13 months for practicing on a lapsed license. (01/13/16)

PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Chester County Edgar Horace Jefferis, license no. SU020685E, of Oxford, Chester County, was assessed a civil penalty of

$4,000 and indefinitely suspended for practicing land surveying without a current license and failing to

complete required continuing education. (03/10/16)

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PA Board of Funeral Directors

Philadelphia County Janet M. Dailey, F.D, license nos. FD013089L and FS013089L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,

was revoked and a $180,000 civil penalty imposed for her engaging in gross incompetency, negligence or

misconduct in carrying on of the profession; engaging in gross immorality; failing to promptly dispose of

deceased bodies; failing to properly store human remains; demonstrating disrespect toward the remains of

the deceased; and failing to retain a copy of written agreements and records of transaction. (01/15/16).

Powell Mortuary Services, Inc., license no FR000247L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

revoked and a $120,000 civil penalty imposed for engaging in gross incompetency, negligence or

misconduct in carrying on of the profession; engaging in gross immorality; practicing the profession at a

location other than the location indicated on its license; and practicing on a lapsed license. (01/15/16)

Marcus W. Coleman, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a $10,000 civil penalty and

costs of $1,269.27 for the unlicensed practice of funeral directing.

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy

Allegheny County Micah J. Moffett, license no. MSG007794, of Duquesne, Allegheny 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.

(04/07/16)

Monroe County Dawn L. Curtis, a.k.a. Dawn Lee Kanapinski, Dawn Woodward, d/b/a American Dolls, unlicensed, of

Tannersville, Monroe County, was ordered to pay a $7,500 civil penalty and costs of investigation of

$250 and to cease and desist from performing any activity requiring a license to practice as a massage

therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; from performing any other activity which requires a

license, registration, certificate, authorization, approval or permit issued by the board unless and until the

board issues the appropriate authorization to practice the profession; agrees to never apply to the State

Board of Massage Therapy for a license to practice as a massage therapist in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania; agrees to permanently close the facilities of American Dolls, located at 611 Tannersville

Peddlers Village, Unit 15, Tannersville, PA 18372 and Everlasting Spa, located at 5224 Milford Road,

East Stroudsburg, PA 18302; permanently disconnect all phone numbers for both of the previously listed

businesses; remove from the names of both previously listed businesses’ names and from all

advertisements describing their activities, including but not limited to signage, brochures, business cards,

price lists, telephone listings, and internet sites, the words “massage,” “massage therapist,” “massage

practitioner,” “masseur,” ”myotherapist,” or any derivative of these terms and their related abbreviations,

which implies directly or indirectly that massage therapy services are being provided; agrees to never

open, own, operate, and or act as the responsible employee of any facility with the intent or purpose of

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practicing massage therapy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; because she held herself out as a

massage therapist, engaged in the practice of massage therapy without a license, and utilized the services

of unlicensed personnel to provide massage therapy services to customers of American Dolls. (04/12/16)

Montgomery County Christopher Strain of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, was granted a license to practice massage

therapy, said license immediately placed on probation for at least two years based on his prior criminal

record. (03/02/16)

Philadelphia County Lisa Dibiasio, unlicensed, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$2,000 and costs of investigation of $257.74 to cease and desist from hiring or employing any

individual(s) to perform any activity or service requiring a license to practice as a massage therapist in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or from performing any other activity which requires a license,

registration, certificate, authorization, approval or permit (hereinafter referred to collectively as

“authorization to practice the profession”) issued by the board unless and until the board issues the

appropriate authorization to practice the profession and shall immediately remove from its business name

as well as from all advertisements describing its activities, including but not limited to signage, brochures,

business cards, price lists, telephone listings, and internet sites, the words “massage,” “massage therapist,”

“massage practitioner,” “masseur,” “myotherapist,” or any derivative of these terms and their related

abbreviations which implies directly or indirectly that massage therapy services are being provided

because the word "massage" was used in advertisements describing the services provided by Paradise Spa

which implies directly or indirectly that massage therapy services are being provided even though the

services of the business are not being provided by licensees, that Ms. Dibiasio, as the responsible

employee/officer of Paradise Spa, employed unlicensed personnel as massage therapists to provide

massage therapy services for customers of Paradise Spa, and, as the responsible employee/officer of

Paradise Spa, aided, assisted, and hired individuals to perform or offer to perform massage therapy

services for customers of Paradise Spa without being licensed by the board. (04/12/16)

PA Board of Medicine

Cumberland County Gregory G. Theodore, license no. MD444532, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, had his license

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. (04/18/16)

Dauphin County Kevin Gleeson, license no. MD031276E, of Hershey, Dauphin County, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he is unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety by

reason of illness, addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, and violated a lawful order of the board. (04/19/16)

Out of State Nedra Regina Dodds, PA license no. MD064336L, of Acworth, Georgia, was indefinitely suspended and

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

Georgia and failure to report same to the Board. (12/21/15)

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Alan Michael Burke, license no. MD020937E, of Newark, Delaware, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he acted in such a manner as to present an immediate and clear danger to

public health and safety. (03/15/16)

Michael Francis Keehan, of Wildomar, California, was denied Pennsylvania licensure based on

disciplinary action taken by other states. (12/16/15)

Shivkumar Iyer, PA license no. MD060124L, of Beckley, West Virginia, was indefinitely suspended

based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of West Virginia. (02/09/16)

Naseem M. Chaudhry, PA license no. MD039005E, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, was revoked based on being

convicted of a felony in a federal court and disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of

Ohio. (03/01/16)

Thomas M. Horiagon, PA license no. MD032456E, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a civil penalty of $1,000, based on disciplinary action taken by the proper

licensing authorities of Colorado and Wyoming, and failing to report same to the Board within 60 days.

(03/01/16)

Leonard A. Mann, PA license no. YM011936, of Hamburg, New York, was indefinitely suspended based

on the disciplinary action that was taken against him by a proper licensing authority of another state.

(03/11/16)

Nickolas N. Soumelidis, license no. MD439723, of Lakeland, Florida, was indefinitely suspended based

on disciplinary action taken against him by a proper licensing authority of another state. (03/09/16)

Luis Felix Tincopa-Minan, license no. MD038822L of Huntington Park, California, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he

was disciplined by the Medical Board of California. (4/19/16)

Rikki Lynn Halavonich, license no. MD445125 of Knoxville, Tennessee, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $1,000 because she had a license to practice the profession disciplined by the proper licensing

authority of another state. (04/19/16)

Vijay Ratan Vaswani, license no. MD069588L, of Mount Holly, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended

during the period of the active suspension of his New Jersey license which will be immediately stayed to

an indefinite period of probation upon the reinstatement to probationary status of his New Jersey license,

subject to the board's terms and conditions, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the

profession suspended, revoked, refused, or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of

another state. (04/19/16)

Timothy R. Oman, license no. MD027152E, of Durham, North Carolina, had a public reprimand placed

on his permanent disciplinary record with the board because he had a license or other authorization to

practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing

authority of another state. (04/19/16)

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

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Philadelphia County Jason Howell, notary commission no. 1218263, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

twelve 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 and, a probation assessment of

$600 for costs of continuing monitoring, and must successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and

procedure course during probation period because he failed to impose the proper fees, failed to keep and

maintain a proper register of all official notary acts, and failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public. (04/12/16)

PA Board of Nursing

Allegheny County Joseph Michael Shehab, license no. RN506111L, of Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice as a registered nurse because he is unable to practice the profession

with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or dependence on drugs

or alcohol. (04/20/16)

Ethelia C. Massie, license no. RN618029, of Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, was placed on probationary

status for a period of one (1) year retroactive and concurrent with a September 7, 2015, order suspending

her professional nursing license, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because she violated the law

in that she had been found guilty of unprofessional conduct. (04/20/16)

Marcia A. Maiolo, license no. RN211658L, of Monroeville, Allegheny County, had her license to practice

professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania indefinitely and actively suspended, until

such time as the board grants a reinstatement, subject to the board's terms and conditions, 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 and/or coordination, so long as said

dependence shall continue. (04/20/16)

Karen Jones Tubio, license no. RN325857L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to have her

license suspended for a period of three years, with said suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no

less than three years of probation, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable

skill and safety to patients by reason of physiological or psychological dependence upon hallucinogenic or

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/20/16)

Amy Noelle Parsyck, license no. RN599598, of South Park, Allegheny County, voluntarily surrendered

her license because she was unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill or 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. (04/20/16)

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Nancy Ann Jackson, license no. RN514744L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, voluntarily surrendered

her license because she was unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by

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

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination; and violated a lawful disciplinary

order of the board. (04/20/16)

Jacob Allen Mohler, license no. RN613497, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended based on a misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (02/24/16)

Leanne Augustin, license no. RN557257 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was placed on probation for

one year based on findings that she is guilty of immoral and unprofessional conduct. (01/29/16)

James Glen Bartrum, license no. PN289704, of McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to April 8, 2015, based on findings he failed to comply with terms of a

previous Board order. (12/01/15)

Barbara Jean Heslet, license no. RN576183, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to April 8, 2015, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (02/11/16)

Armstrong County Eve-Ann Faybik, license no. RN600842, of Leechburg, Armstrong County, was indefinitely suspended

immediately stayed to indefinite probation based on findings that she violated the terms of a previous

agreement with the Commonwealth. (01/07/16)

Beaver County Melissa Sue Coleman, license no. RN637844, of Aliquippa, Beaver County, was automatically suspended

based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (03/14/16)

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

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

of probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because she is 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. (4/20/16)

Blair County Karen Edmiston Mundorff, license no. RN344968L, and PN097775L, of East Freedom, Blair County,

agreed to the voluntary surrender of her licenses 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.

(04/20/16)

Bradford County Tonia K. Burgess, license no. PN286703, of Towanda, Bradford County, was issued a public reprimand

and indefinitely suspended, immediately stayed to probation for no less than one year, based on findings

that she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude. (03/14/16)

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Bucks County Alex Pugman, a/k/a Aleksandr Pugachevsky, license no. RN511889L, of Churchville, Bucks County,

voluntarily surrendered his license to practice as a registered nurse because 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, or a

felony or a crime of moral turpitude, or has received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial

or an Accelerated Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth,

the United States or any other state, territory, possession or country and violated CHRIA because he has

been convicted of a felony. (04/20/16)

Kathleen Ryann Doyle, license no. RN640248 of Bensalem, Bucks County, was issued a $500 civil

penalty and placed on probation to run concurrently with the duration of her criminal probation based on

finding that she entered the Accelerated Rehabilitation Program for the disposition of felony charges.

(12/11/15)

Aleksandr Koptyakov, license no. PN270551, of Bensalem, Bucks County, agreed to the voluntary

surrender of his license because 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 in the

courts of this Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country, or has 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. (04/20/16)

Butler County Tammy Crytzer McLaughlin, license no. PN097391L, of Butler, Butler County, was indefinitely

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

than three years of probation subject to the board's terms and conditions, 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. (04/20/16)

Cathy Yoma Dewald, license no. RN587591, of Fenelton, Butler County, was suspended for a period of

one year to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, such suspension to be

immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the board's terms and conditions, and ordered to attend

and successfully complete at least 20 hours of remedial education on the topic of documentation and

nursing law and ethics prior to the expiration of the probationary period, because she violated the law by

failing to document and maintain accurate records. (04/20/16)

Cambria County Frankie Elaine Taylor, license no. PN151582L, of Johnstown, Cambria County, voluntarily surrendered

her license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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 to Commonwealth authorities within ninety (90) days of final

disposition or on an application for renewal, whichever was sooner and committed fraud or deceit in

securing her admission to the practice of practical nursing. (04/20/16)

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Chester County Rebecca Armes Fitzgerald, license no. RN518470L, of Cochranville, Chester County, was automatically

suspended for no less than ten years, from September 14, 2015, based on findings she pled guilty to a

felony under the Drug Act. (12/01/15)

Holly A. Giblin, license no. RN533173, of Coatesville, Chester County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to October 26, 2015, based on findings that she violated the terms and conditions

of a previous Board order. (03/10/16)

Wendy A. Gleason, license no. RN355916L, of Landenberg, Chester County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to April 9, 2015, based on findings that she violated the terms and conditions

of a previous Board order. (03/10/16)

Clarion County Erin Bish, license no. PN280593, of New Bethlehem, Clarion County, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed $600 in costs of investigation, based finding that she is unable to practice with reasonable skill

and safety. (12/11/15)

Crawford County Katie Lee Burt, license no. PN274173, of Titusville, Crawford County, was suspended and issued a

$1,000 civil penalty based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against her license by the

proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report the discipline to the Board. (02/29/16)

Stephanie Lynn Hamill, license no. PN291947, of Meadville, Crawford County, was indefinitely

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

probation, unless period of probation is extended or modified by mutual agreement, and subject to the

board’s terms and conditions because she is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (04/20/16)

Dauphin County Jean Biedka, license no. RN507149L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was automatically suspended for a

period of six months retroactive to February 3, 2016, was ordered to pay an assessment fee in the amount

of $525 for the costs of investigation, and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary

record with the board 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, 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; and she

pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or has been convicted of a misdemeanor under the Drug Act. (04/20/16)

Delaware County Joseph Scott Watson, license no. PN291165, of Sharon Hill, Delaware County, was indefinitely

suspended, for no less than five years, said suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than

five years of probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because he 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. (04/20/16)

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Valerie Ann Gluszek, license no. PN273355, of Glenn Mills, Delaware County, was suspended

retroactive to June 25, 2015, based on her violation of the terms of a previous agreement with the

Commonwealth. (01/19/16)

Erie County Kelly Lynn Eicher, license no. PN273164, of Waterford, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended for no

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

probation, subject to terms and conditions, 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.

(04/20/16)

Maureen Golden Bovee, license no. RN301455L, of Erie, Erie County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to May 12, 2015, based on findings that she violated the terms and conditions of a


Fayette County Christy Sterbutzel Harris, license no. PN264375, of Brownsville, Fayette County, was automatically

suspended based on her convictions under the Drug Act. (02/05/16)

Jade Rachelle Benco, license no. PN269195, of Uniontown, Fayette County, was automatically

suspended based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (02/17/16)

Huntingdon County Christopher G. Snook, license no. PN106393L, of Mt. Union, Huntingdon County, voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice practical nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he

was convicted or pled guilty to a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth.

(04/20/16)

Jefferson County Julie Lynn King, license no. PN265383, of Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, was reprimanded and placed

on probation for a period of no less than one year based on findings that she pled guilty to a misdemeanor.

(02/11/16)

Consetta A. Canales, f/k/a Consetta A. Minnick, license no. RN585508, of Punxsutawney, Jefferson

County, was revoked based on her immoral and unprofessional conduct. (12/07/15)

Amanda Jean Geer, license PN280175, of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, was automatically suspended

for a period of two years based on her misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (12/24/15)

Jennifer Lynn Green, license no. PN275462, of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, was indefinitely

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

three years of probation, unless that period of probation is extended or modified by mutual agreement, and

subject to the board's terms and conditions, 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. (04/20/16)

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Lackawanna County Laura Anne Thompson, license no. RN656332, of Scott Township, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely

and actively suspended until such time as the board grants a reinstatement, subject to the board's terms

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

patients, by reason of mental or physical illness or condition. (04/20/16)

Lancaster County Ewayna Mechelle Brown, license no. PN266074, of Millersville, Lancaster County, was suspended and

issued a $1000 civil penalty based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against her license by

the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report the discipline to the Board. (01/29/16)

Jaclyn Smith Bomberger, license no. RN526589L, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, had her license to

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

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

probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice 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, and had received an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of a

felony charge. (04/20/16)

Montsho Garman, license no. RN313223L, of Kirkwood, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended

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. (04/20/16)

Tracey Anthony Hamlette, license no. RN612537, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was indefinitely

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

than three years of probation, subject to the board's 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. (04/20/16)

Luzerne County Leslie B. Andrews, license no. RN254945L, of Shickshinny, Luzerne County, was revoked based on her

inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety by reason of abuse or dependency on alcohol.

(12/11/15)

Richard J. Pieri, license no. RN228901L of Drums, Luzerne County, was indefinitely suspended because

his continued practice of nursing within the Commonwealth may make him an immediate and clear

danger to the public health and safety. (4/20/16)

Lycoming County Lynda D. Clarkson, license no. PN255331L, of Hughesville, Lycoming County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to April 9. 2015, based on findings she failed to comply with terms of a


Elizabeth Ann Pearce, license no. RN510356L, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, voluntarily

surrendered her license because she was unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and

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

narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/20/16)

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Montgomery County Neonza Cinyon Dawson, license no. PN281959, of Wyncote, Montgomery County, was suspended and

issued a $1000 civil penalty based on findings that she was convicted of a misdemeanor and failed to

report such to the Board. (01/29/16)

Danielle Erica Boyer, license PN274150, of Souderton, Montgomery County, was automatically

suspended for a period of ten years from June 13, 2013, based on her felony conviction under the Drug

Act. (11/17/15)

Northampton County Jason Christopher Rostkowski, license no. RN657831, of Hellertown, Northampton County, had his

license to practice professional nursing 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. (04/15/16)

Northumberland County Brenda Lee Alleman, license no. PN260916L, of Shamokin, Northumberland County, was automatically

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

such suspensions immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, subject to the

board's term 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. (04/20/16)

Candi Michelle Bowersox, licenses RN613181 and PN269915, of Milton, Northumberland County, was

automatically suspended for a period of ten years retroactive to April 16, 2015, based on her felony

conviction under the Drug Act. (11/17/15)

Perry County Linda M. Killian, PA license no. RN332638L, of New Bloomfield, Perry County, was issued a public

reprimand based on findings that she entered Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) after being

charged with theft. (01/29/16)

Philadelphia County David Lewis, license no. PN095457L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was issued a public

reprimand and assessed a $1,000 civil penalty, based on pleading guilty to a crime of moral turpitude.

(03/04/16)

Catherine Anne Lane, license no. RN593826, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended until at least February 28, 2018, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of

probation until at least February 28, 2018, 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 because she

violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. (04/20/16)

Robert J. Creighton, license no. PN101208L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was revoked based on

disciplinary action taken against him license by the proper licensing authority in another state. (01/29/16)

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Gina Brown Ferguson, license no. RN223006L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/06/15)

Pike County John A. Helms, license no. RN348438L, of Matamoras, Pike County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $500 and have his license suspended for a period of two (2) years, suspension immediately stayed in

favor of probation subject to the board's terms and conditions, because he had a license suspended or

revoked or had received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state; failed

to report said action to Commonwealth authorities within ninety (90) days of final disposition or on an

application for renewal, whichever was sooner; and was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a

plea of nolo contendre, 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. (04/20/16)

Schuylkill County Candace Bassininsky, license no. PN258632L, of Minersville, Schuylkill County, had her license to

practice practical nursing 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.

(04/06/16)

Jessica L. Grubb, license no. PN257759L, of Barnesville, Schuylkill County, was suspended retroactive to

September 10, 2015, based on her violation of the terms of a previous agreement with the

Commonwealth. (02/28/16)

Washington County Jennifer J. Nelson, license no. RN313044L, of Washington, Washington County, was indefinitely

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

than three years 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. (04/20/16)

Jeffrey Steven Lizak, license no. RN605672, of Washington, Washington County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to April 9, 2015, based on findings he violated the terms of a previous

board order. (03/02/16)

Westmoreland County Tina M. Hilty, license no. RN535371, of Jeannette, Westmoreland County, was ordered to pay a $250

civil penalty and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board

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

licensing authority in another state, and had failed to report said disciplinary action to Commonwealth

authorities within 90 days of a final disposition, or on an application for renewal of licensure, whichever

was sooner. (04/20/16)

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Charles Max Saybel, license no. RN639336, of Murrysville, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely

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

three years of probation subject to the board's 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. (04/20/16)

York County Susan M. Frank, license no. PN079904L, last known of York, York County, was automatically suspended

for no less than two years retroactive to November 10, 2014, based on her misdemeanor convictions under

the Drug Act. (01/13/15)

Eric A. Eakins, license no. RN350144L, of York, York County, had his license to practice professional

nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, said

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

board’s 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 and/or coordination.

(04/20/16)

Trina Regina West, license no. PN268404, of Red Lion, York County, agreed to the voluntary surrender

of her license 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. (04/20/16)

Out of State Samilyn Terenna Olson, license no. RN319111L, of Jamestown, New York, had her license to practice

professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania revoked because she had been convicted or

pled guilty of a felony in the courts of the United States and had committed fraud or deceit in securing her

admission to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (04/20/16)

Michael C. Malcontento, II, license no. RN352087L, of Moorestown, New Jersey, was indefinitely

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

board's terms and conditions because he had a license suspended or revoked or received other disciplinary

action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (04/20/16)

Melissa Bridge Dial, license no. RN540938, of Normanna, Texas, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$250 and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she

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

authority in another state. (04/20/16)

Barbara Powell Payne, license no. RN531599, of Valliant, Oklahoma, 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 failed to report said action to Commonwealth authorities within ninety (90) days of final

disposition or on the next renewal application, whichever was sooner. (04/20/16)

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Stephanie Kaufman, license no. RN584258, of Washingtonville, New York, 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; was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendre, 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; and failed to

report disciplinary action in other state within ninety (90) days of final disposition or on an application for

renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner. (04/20/16)

Steephen Philip Abraham, license no. RN608625, of Dallas, Texas, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$250, suspended for three years, had a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with

the board, and was ordered to attend and successfully complete at least 20 hours of remedial education on

the topic of case management and/or patient care because he 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 in another state within 90 days of the final disposition or on application for renewal for

licensure. (04/20/16)

Mavis A. Apenteng, license no. RN640035, of Newark, DE, had a public reprimand placed on her

permanent disciplinary record with the board because she had a license suspended or revoked, or had

received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (04/20/16)

Eric Kenneth Evans, license no. RN552970, of Endicott, New York, was ordered to pay a $500 civil

penalty a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board because he

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 said action to Commonwealth authorities within 90

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

(04/20/16)

Christine Curran Livolsi, license no. RN306514L, of Wilmore, Kentucky, was indefinitely suspended,

with such 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, territory, possession or country and

did not report the disciplinary action taken against her license by the Kentucky Board of Nursing within

90 days. (04/20/16)

Kristen Davis Landry, license no. RN577001, of Elmira, New York, was indefinitely suspended, 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

violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. (04/20/16)

Michelle A. Eng, license no. RN237708L, of Jamestown, New York, was indefinitely suspended for no

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

subject to terms and conditions, because she 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. (4/20/16)

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Rhea M. Holloman, license no. PN276704, of Wilmington, Delaware, had her license suspended for no

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

probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, 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. (04/20/16)

Steven Robert Cihlar, PA license no. RN590636, of Stillwater, Minnesota, was revoked based on the

disciplinary action being taken against his license by another state and failing to report same to the Board.

(03/09/16)

Rhonda Lerner, PA license no. RN358191L, of Stockton, California, 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. (03/10/16)

Sherry Ann Heeter, PA license no. RN597001, of Miamisburg, Ohio, 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. (03/10/16)

Carla Booker Branson, PA license no. RN545471, of Iuka, Mississippi was issued a public reprimand

based on disciplinary action taken against her by the proper licensing of another state and failure to report

same to the Board. (11/06/15)

Constance Lacretica Bell-Jones, license no. RN562088, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was suspended for failing


Douglas B Connell, PA license no. RN616406, of Weirton, West Virginia, was automatically suspended

for a period of ten years retroactive to the date of conviction, based on his felony conviction under the

Drug Act. (09/04/15)

Jamie Melissa Ebaugh, PA license no. RN584079, of Hempstead, Maryland, was indefinitely suspended

and issued a $500 civil penalty, based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against her

license by another state and failing to report same to the Board. (02/29/16)

Barbara F. Monks Bush, PA license no. RN540849, of Quinton, Oklahoma, was indefinitely suspended

and issued a $500 civil penalty based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against her license

by the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report same to the Board. (01/29/16)

Mary Grayeske, PA license no. RN160012L, of Winslow, Arizona, was issued a $500 civil penalty and

was indefinitely suspended based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against her license by

the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report same to the Board. (01/28/16)

Collins Ibeawuchi Anyanwu-Mueller, PA license no. RN600365, of Pearl River, New York, was

indefinitely suspended and issued a $500 civil penalty based on findings that he had disciplinary action

taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report same to the

Board. (01/28/16)

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LaJuana Johnine Jordan, PA license no. RN592087, of Warren, Ohio, was issued a $500 civil penalty and

indefinitely suspended based on the disciplinary action being taken against her license by another state

and failing to report same to the Board. (02/03/16)

Elaina Harris, PA license no. RN547748, last known of Phoenix, Arizona, was revoked based on the

disciplinary action being taken against her license by another state and failing to report same to the Board.

(02/12/16)

Nina Guinn Jackson, PA license no. RN343298L, of Wellsburg, Virginia, was issued a public reprimand

and a $500 civil penalty based on the disciplinary action being taken against her license by another state

and failing to report same to the Board. (02/03/16)

Beth Klingensmith Grant, PA license no. RN303360L of Ocala, Florida, was issued a $250 civil penalty,

a public reprimand and was suspended based on findings that she violated the settlement agreement with

the proper licensing authority of Florida. (02/23/16)

Jeffrey Brent Click, PA license no. PN265120, of Gonzales, Texas, was suspended and issued a $500 civil

penalty based on findings that he had disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing

authority of another state and failed to report the discipline to the Board. (01/28/16)

Cheryl R. Bell, PA license no. RN351248L, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, was suspended and issued a $500

civil penalty based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper

licensing authority of another state and failed to report the discipline to the Board. (01/29/16)

Susan Kathleen Gibbons, PA license no. RN544573, of Erwin, Tennessee, was issued a $500 civil penalty

and was indefinitely suspended based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against her license

by the proper licensing authority of other states and failed to report the discipline to the Board. (01/28/16)

James Osbon Dean, license no. RN590960, of Dewitt, Michigan, was issued a $500 civil penalty and a

public reprimand based on findings that he failed to report discipline from the licensing board of

Michigan. (01/29/16)

Anthony Peter Amato, license no. RN624500, of Fairmont, West Virginia, had a current Order of

Temporary Suspension made final and a permanent voluntary surrender of his license to practice

professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was accepted because he was convicted or

pled guilty to a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this Commonwealth. (04/20/16)

Ernest D. Lapierre, license no. RN349008L, of Morrisville, Vermont, had a public reprimand placed on

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

received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (04/20/16)

Carol L. Briggs, license no. RN582448, of Dundee, New York, had a public reprimand placed on her

permanent record with the board and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 because she had a license

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

state, territory, possession or country; and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within ninety

(90) days of final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (04/20/16)

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Jeffrey James Rea, license no. RN595282, of Nashville, Tennessee, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

five hundred dollars and had a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

board because he had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the

proper licensing authority in another state. (04/20/16)

Cynthia Kelsch Omahony, license no. RN345747L, of Massapequa, New York, 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 failed to report said action within ninety (90) days of final disposition or on application

for renewal of licensure, whichever was sooner. (04/20/16)

Dina Bartleson, PA license no. PN284135, of Monroe Township, New Jersey was issued a public

reprimand and assessed a $1,000 civil penalty, based on disciplinary action taken against her by the

proper licensing of another state and failure to report same to the Board. (03/04/16)

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

PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure

Out of State Kenneth Joseph Peisecki, license no. OC011370 of Piscataway, New Jersey was indefinitely suspended

based on findings that he is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (03/04/16)

PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Cumberland County David Thomas Steves, license no. OS015618, of Shippensburg, Cumberland County, had a public

reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board because he had a license to practice

osteopathic medicine and surgery revoked or suspended or had other disciplinary action taken, or an

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

territory or country. (04/13/16)

Fayette County Christopher F. Connelly, license no. OS008232L, of Belle Vernon, Fayette County, voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice as an osteopathic physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania because he was convicted of a felony in a court of another state. (04/13/16)

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Lancaster County Paul G. Little, license no. OS007529L, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended as of

March 31, 2016, and assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $2,500, for failing to complete 100 hours of

continuing medical education for the biennial renewal period of November 1, 2008, through October 31,

2010. (03/01/16)

Montgomery County Edwin Rothman, license no. OS002007L, of Haverford, Montgomery County, voluntarily surrendered his

license because he engaged in unprofessional conduct. (04/13/16)

Wayne County Alan Jay Popick, license no. OS008067L, of Gouldsboro, Wayne County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than five years, with such suspension to be stayed in favor of no less than five years of probation

subject to terms and conditions, because he violated an order of the board previously entered in a

disciplinary proceeding. (04/13/16)

Out of State Kevin T. C. Geffe, of Wilmington, Delaware, was granted a Pennsylvania license to practice which was

immediately placed on probation for a period of no less than three years based on disciplinary action

taken by the proper licensing authority of New Hampshire. (12/23/15)

William Joseph Briglia, license no. OS007788L, of Marlton, New Jersey, voluntarily surrendered his

license to practice as an osteopathic physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

because he violated an order previously entered by the board in a disciplinary proceeding. (04/13/16)

Lynne Charlanne Columbus, license no. OS007457L, of Clearwater Beach, Florida, voluntarily

surrendered her license to practice as an osteopathic physician and surgeon in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania because she had a disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (04/13/16)

Gintare T. Gecys, license no. OS006192L, of Oaklyn, New Jersey, was indefinitely and actively

suspended until such time as the board grants the reinstatement of her license to practice as an osteopathic

physician and surgeon because she had a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery revoked or

suspended or had other disciplinary action taken, or an application for a license refused, revoked or

suspended by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or country. (04/13/16)

PA Board of Pharmacy

Montgomery County Jennifer A. Gibilante, license no. RP043231L, from Horsham, Montgomery County, was issued a $1,000

civil penalty, required to take 10 hours of continued education and suspended for minimum of 3 years;

with no less than 90 days served active and remainder stayed to probation providing civil penalty is paid

and CE met, based on having departed from and for failing to conform to the standards of acceptable and

prevailing pharmacy practices. (02/19/16).

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Out of State Dineshkumar B. Patel, PA license no. RP443373, from Canton, Michigan, was revoked based upon him

pleading guilty to felony charges in federal court and disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing

authority in another state. (02/19/16).

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry

Out of State Puneet Singh Chahal, license and registration no. SC006628, of Olean, New York, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license because he received disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority of another state and violated a provision of the act or the rules and regulations of the board.

(04/20/16)

Shane Mark Hollawell, license and registration no. SC004473L, of Wall, New Jersey, was suspended for

a period of a minimum of five months with the suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation,

subject to terms and conditions, and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $3,000 because he had a license

to practice podiatric medicine suspended, revoked or refused or received other disciplinary action by the

proper podiatry licensing authority of another state, territory or country. (04/20/16)

PA Board of Psychology No disciplinary actions taken.

Real Estate Commission

Allegheny County Gail Y. Middleton, license no. AB066604, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for failing to


Delaware County David S Jarjisian, license no. RS146386A, of Gradyville, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $2,000 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record

with the Commission because he failed to provide accurate and truthful information on applications and

failed to notify the Commission of pleading guilty to or being convinced of a misdemeanor within thirty

(30) days of the verdict or plea as required by the Commission. (04/12/16)

Montgomery County Shawn Sullivan, license no. RS160830A, of Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended for a minimum period of two years and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because

she made a substantial representation. (04/12/16)

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Northampton County Susan J. Krause, license no. RS284290, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was ordered to pay a $2,400

civil penalty and within two months successfully complete all continuing education hours necessary for

her license to be current because she had failed to obtain at least fourteen (14) hours of continuing

education, including any mandatory courses, by the deadline as set forth by the Commission and had

failed to provide accurate and truthful information on a biennial renewal application. (04/12/16) Philadelphia County Thomas Vu, license no. RS315083, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to the

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated January 19, 2016, which the court

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

(02/26/16)

Kody S. Banik, license no. RS322421, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil penalty

of $3,000 for failing to notify the Commission within 30 days of a conviction and failing to provide

accurate and truthful information on two applications. (12/21/15)

Out of State Jon D. Boska, license no. TS142703, of LaCrescenta, California, had his license to practice as a time

share salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania revoked because he made a substantial

misrepresentation in a real estate transaction. (04/12/16)

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

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

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Northampton County Jeffrey Rivera, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was denied licensure as a vehicle salesperson, based

upon his criminal record. (03/02/16)

Rivera Auto Sales, LLC, of Easton, Northampton County, was denied licensure as a vehicle dealer, based

upon the criminal record of its owner/partner. (03/02/16)

Philadelphia County Thomas C. Phelan, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied licensure as a vehicle salesperson,

based upon his criminal record. (03/02/16)

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PA Board of Veterinary Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

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